Section Jus 605.09 - 10-Day Emergency Funds Compensation to Crisis Centers(a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Jus 605.01 relative to who may bring a claim for compensation, the commission shall award compensation to a crisis center for payment of 10-day emergency funds by the crisis center to a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault provided that the victim is eligible under Jus 605.01 and none of the circumstances resulting in ineligibility described in Jus 605.02 applies.(b) A claimant crisis center submitting a request for compensation for compensation of 10-day emergency funds shall complete and submit a "10-Day Emergency funds Compensation form," revised 6/25/19, along with any of the following documentation to support its claim for eligibility for compensation: (1) A copy of the police report for the underlying crime;(2) A copy of the final restraining order; or(3) A copy of a temporary restraining order and a copy of the police report for the underlying crime.(c) A claimant crisis center submitting a request for compensation for payment of 10-day emergency funds shall submit copies of all receipts for goods and services provided to the victim for which the crisis center seeks compensation.(d) Payment for the following goods and services by a crisis center shall be eligible for compensation under the category of 10-day emergency fund compensation: (1) Food for the victim and the victim's family;(2) The purchase of clothing and personal hygiene items for the victim and the victim's family;(3) The cost of shelter for the victim and the victim's family;(4) Transportation for the victim and the victim's family;(5) The replacement or repair of locks, windows, and doors necessary to secure the residence; and(6) The cost of medically necessary medications.(e) The following limitations shall apply to compensation of crisis centers for payment of 10-day emergency funds to victims of domestic abuse or sexual assault: (1) The amount used for the purchase of clothing shall be capped at $100 per person;(2) The per-adult limit for the provision of all goods and services, except the purchase of clothing pursuant to (d)(2) and (e)(1) above, shall be $1,000;(3) The per-child limit for the provision of all goods and services, except the purchase of clothing pursuant to (d)(2) and (e)(1) above, shall be $250; and(4) Compensation shall be made to the crisis center and not to the victim.N.H. Admin. Code § Jus 605.09
Amended by Volume XL Number 2, Filed January 9, 2020, Proposed by #12938, Effective 12/9/2019, Expires 12/9/2029.