# Idaho Code § 72-1004: 72-1004 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_T72_C10_S72-1004

## Section

- **Citation:** Idaho Code § 72-1004
- **Heading:** 72-1004 POWERS AND DUTIES OF COMMISSION
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Code / Title 72 / Chapter 10 / Section 72-1004

## Text

72-1004. Powers and duties of commission. (1) The commission shall:

(a) Adopt rules to implement this chapter in compliance with chapter 52, title 67, Idaho Code;

(b) Prescribe forms for applications for compensation; and

(c) Determine all matters relating to claims for compensation.

(2) The commission may:

(a) Request and obtain from prosecuting attorneys and law enforcement officers investigations and data to enable the commission to determine whether and the extent to which a claimant qualifies for compensation. A statute providing confidentiality for a claimant's juvenile court records does not apply to proceedings under this chapter;

(b) Subpoena witnesses and other prospective evidence, administer oaths or affirmations, conduct hearings, and receive relevant, nonprivileged evidence;

(c) Take notice of judicially cognizable facts and general, technical, and scientific facts within its specialized knowledge;

(d) Require that law enforcement agencies and officials take reasonable care that victims be informed about the existence of this chapter and the procedure for applying for compensation under this chapter;

(e) Require that any person contracting directly or indirectly with an individual formally charged with or convicted of a qualifying crime for any rendition, interview, statement, or article relating to such crime to deposit any proceeds owed to such individual under the terms of the contract into an escrow fund for the benefit of any victims of the qualifying crime or any surviving dependents of the victim, if such individual is convicted of that crime, to be held for such period of time as the commission may determine is reasonably necessary to perfect the claims of the victims or dependents. If, after all funds due the victim have been paid to the victim under this section, there remain additional funds in the escrow account, such funds shall be returned to the crime victims compensation account; and

(f) Require claimants to sign a release and provide information to determine eligibility for compensation under this chapter. Any information received by the commission pursuant to this subsection shall be kept confidential except as provided in section 72-1007, Idaho Code.

History:

[72-1004, added 1986, ch. 337, sec. 1, p. 827; am. 2002, ch. 136, sec. 3, p. 375.]

## 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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