The Crime Victims Reparations Board shall have the power:

1. (1) To hear and determine all matters relating to applications filed with the board for compensation, including the power to reinvestigate or reopen claims without regard to the statutes of limitations;

2. (2)

   1. (A) The board, or the Administrator of the Crime Victims Reparations Board, on behalf of the board, may:

      1. (i) Subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance;
      2. (ii) Enter orders;
      3. (iii) Require the production of records and other evidence;
      4. (iv) Administer oaths or affirmations;
      5. (v) Conduct hearings; and
      6. (vi) Receive relevant evidence.
   2. (B) The board shall be considered in continuous session for the purposes stated above;
3. (3) To regulate its own procedures, except as otherwise provided in the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act, Arkansas Code § 16-90-701 et seq.;
4. (4) To adopt rules to implement the provisions of the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act;
5. (5) To define any term not defined in the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act;
6. (6) To prescribe forms necessary to carry out the purposes of the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act;
7. (7) To request access to any reports of investigations or other data necessary to assist the board in making a determination of eligibility for compensation;
8. (8) To publicize the availability of compensation and information regarding the filing of claims therefore;
9. (9) To order the claimant to submit to a mental or physical examination or order the autopsy of a deceased victim if the results would be material to a claim;
10. (10) To require the claimant to supply any additional medical or psychological reports available relating to the injury or death for which compensation is claimed;
11. (11) To deny, withdraw, or reduce an award of compensation upon finding that the claimant did not fully cooperate with the appropriate law enforcement agencies;
12. (12) To reconsider a decision granting or denying a compensation award, based on its own motion or on request of the claimant;
13. (13) To suspend the application for compensation proceedings pending disposition of a criminal prosecution that has been commenced or is imminent, but the board may make a tentative award;
14. (14) To join in a civil action as a part plaintiff to recover the compensation awarded if the claimant brings such action;
15. (15) The board shall be provided such office, supplies, staff, and secretarial services as necessary by the Department of Public Safety;
16. (16) All necessary and reasonable expenses of the board shall be paid for from the Crime Victims Reparations Revolving Fund;
17. (17) The board shall have the duty of preparing and transmitting an annual report to the Governor; and
18. (18) To reimburse any medical facility or licensed healthcare provider for the reasonable cost of providing medical-legal examinations to victims of sexual assault as outlined in Arkansas Code § 12-12-401 et seq.