# 11 Del. C. § 9005: §  9005. Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program

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## Section

- **Citation:** 11 Del. C. § 9005
- **Heading:** §  9005. Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program
- **Jurisdiction:** Delaware
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Delaware Code / Title 11 / Chapter 90 / Section 9005

## Text

(a) This hereby establishes the Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program, hereafter the “Agency,” which functions under the authority of the Department of Justice, and which has the sole jurisdiction over the awarding of compensation for claimants.

(b) Executive Director. —

The Executive Director must be appointed by and report to the Attorney General. The Executive Director shall manage the Agency staff and supervise the claims review process and payment of compensation to claimants.

(c) The Executive Director and staff shall support the Council and the Appeals Board.

(d) Staff. —

The Executive Director may employ staff and contract for services as necessary and authorized to carry out the purpose of the Agency, Council, and Appeals Board.

## Nearby sections

- [11 Del. C. § 9001 § Â
        9001. Declaration of purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9001.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9002 § Â
        9002. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9002.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9003 § Â
        9003. Advisory Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9003.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9004 § Â
        9004. Functions of the Council.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9004.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9005 § Â
        9005. Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9005.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9006 § Â
        9006. Function of the Agency.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9006.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9007 § Â
        9007. Victims’ Compensation Assistance Program Appeals Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9007.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9008 § Â
        9008. Function of the Appeals Board.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9008.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9009 § Â
        9009. Administrative provisions; compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9009.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9010 § Â
        9010. Denial of claim; reduction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9010.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9011 § Â
        9011. Payment of compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9011.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9012 § Â
        9012. Form of claim; investigation—hearing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9012.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9013 § Â
        9013. Attorney fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9013.md)
- [11 Del. C. § 9014 § Â
        9014. Recovery from the criminal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DE_T11_C90_S9014.md)

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