Section 97 Victim Compensation Program Transfer 19

Said chapter 258C, as so appearing, is hereby further amended by striking out section 7 and inserting in place thereof the following section:-

          Section 7. Within 15 days of completion of the claims review, the director shall notify the claimant of compensation to be paid or denied, the reasons therefor, and issue payment in accordance with regulations established under this chapter. The notice shall contain information regarding the right of the claimant to petition for judicial review of the decision by the director.

This section, together with related sections, transfers the Victim Compensation program from the Attorney General's Office to the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance.