Section 1-2 - Reasons for Adopting Rules and Procedures (a) The Division deems it essential that rules of procedure be adopted to: - (i) Formulate standards for compensation payable for injury and death under the laws of this state and the availability of funds under this act;
- (ii) Formulate rules to establish a method for distributing money, state and state administered federal grants to crime victim service providers;
- (iii) Provide a process through which an individual compensated receives a fair appeal hearing with respect to being denied compensation in full or part;
- (iv) Provide a process for expedited claims process whereby eligibility is clear and all information has been verified;
- (v) Establish an eligibility process for all compensation requests;
- (vi) Enter into contracts for victim services with public and private agencies;
- (vii) Establish minimum program standards, uniform reporting system and a statewide plan for baseline victim services, supported by Division funds for all Wyoming communities;
- (viii) Develop procedures for the determination of eligibility to enter into contracts for all victim services programs; and
- (ix) Establish a process to respond to complaints regarding the adequacy of victim services.