# Idaho Code § 72-1002: 72-1002 LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT

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## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 72-1002
- **Heading:** 72-1002 LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 72 / Chapter 10 / Section 72-1002

## Text

72-1002. Legislative purpose and intent. The legislature hereby finds, determines and declares that victims of violent crime are often reduced to bereft and destitute circumstances as a result of the criminal acts perpetrated against them, that the financial or economic resources of such victims and their dependents are in many instances distressed or depleted as a result of injuries inflicted upon them by violent criminals.

That the general social and economic welfare of such victims and their dependents is and ought to be intimately affected with the public interest, that the deplorable plight of these unfortunate citizens should not go unnoticed by our institutions and agencies of government.

The legislature hereby further finds, determines and declares that it is to the benefit of all that victims of violence and their dependents be assisted financially and socially whenever possible.

It is the intent of the legislature of this state to provide a method of compensating and assisting those persons within the state who are innocent victims of criminal acts and who suffer injury or death. To this end, it is the legislature's intention to provide compensation for injuries suffered as a direct result of the criminal acts of other persons.

History:

[72-1002, added 1986, ch. 337, sec. 1, p. 825.]

## Nearby sections

- [Idaho Code § 72-1001 72-1001 SHORT TITLE.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1001.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1002 72-1002 LEGISLATIVE PURPOSE AND INTENT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1002.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1003 72-1003 DEFINITIONS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1003.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1004 72-1004 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1004.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1005 72-1005 REHABILITATION OF VICTIMS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1005.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1006 72-1006 ATTORNEYS' FEES.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1006.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1007 72-1007 PUBLIC INSPECTION AND DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSION'S RECORDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1007.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1008 72-1008 LIMITATION OF BENEFIT ENTITLEMENTS TO PROPORTIONATE SHARE OF AVAILABLE FUNDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1008.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1009 72-1009 CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION ACCOUNT.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1009.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1010 72-1010 RECEIPT OF FUNDS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1010.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1011 72-1011 PENALTY FOR FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING BENEFITS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1011.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1012 72-1012 APPLICATION FOR COMPENSATION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1012.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1013 72-1013 INFORMAL HEARINGS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1013.md)
- [Idaho Code § 72-1014 72-1014 EVIDENCE OF CONDITION.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1014.md)

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