- (1) The award made under ORS 147.005 to 147.367 shall be paid in a manner determined by the Department of Justice. Payment for medical, hospital and funeral expenses may be made directly to the service providers.
(2) Where a person eligible to receive an award under ORS 147.005 to 147.367 is a person under the age of 18 years or an incompetent, the award may be paid to a relative, guardian or attorney of such person on behalf of and for the benefit of such person. In such case the payee shall:
- (a) File an annual accounting of the award with the department; and
- (b) Take such other action as the department shall determine is necessary and appropriate for the benefit of the beneficiary of the award.
- (3) A person who is incarcerated is not eligible for payments for loss of earnings for the period of incarceration.
- (4) Payment of claims is subject to availability of funds for victim compensation awards as provided in the department budget approved by the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board.
[1977 c.376 §16; 1987 c.770 §6; 1991 c.862 §7; 2012 c.81 §12]