(1) A relative of a victim, even though the relative was not a dependent of the victim, is eligible for compensation for reasonable medical, funeral, or burial expenses for the victim, if: (a) Such expenses were paid by the relative; and(b) The relative files a claim in the manner provided in this part 1.Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 8, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the 'Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act' on or after 5/15/2024.L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: (1)(b) amended, p. 659, § 14, effective May 14.Section 18 of chapter 177 (SB 24-120), Session Laws of Colorado 2024, provides that the act changing this section applies to approvals for compensation pursuant to the 'Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act' on or after May 15, 2024.
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