The Florida Senate

960.195  Awards to elderly persons or disabled adults for property loss.--Notwithstanding the criteria in s. 960.13, for crime victim compensation awards, the department may award a maximum of $500 to elderly persons or disabled adults who suffer a property loss that causes a substantial diminution in their quality of life when:

(1)  There is proof that a criminal or delinquent act was committed;

(2)  The criminal or delinquent act is reported to law enforcement authorities within 72 hours;

(3)  The victim cooperates with law enforcement authorities in the investigation of the criminal or delinquent act;

(4)  There is proof that the tangible personal property in question belonged to the claimant;

(5)  The claimant did not contribute to the criminal or delinquent act;

(6)  There is no other source of reimbursement or indemnification available to the claimant; and

(7)  The claimant would not be able to replace the tangible personal property in question without incurring a serious financial hardship.

History.--s. 4, ch. 96-315.