If a resident of South Dakota is a victim of a crime that occurred in another jurisdiction outside the state of South Dakota, the victim may apply for compensation under the provisions of this chapter if one of the following conditions is met:

1. (1) The jurisdiction where the crime occurred does not have a crime victim's compensation law; or

2. (2) The jurisdiction where the crime occurred has a crime victim's compensation law but the individual applied for and was determined to be ineligible to receive benefits.

   An individual may not apply for benefits under this chapter if the jurisdiction where the crime occurred has a crime victim's compensation law but it does not cover the particular expense claimed or it has paid the maximum amount payable under that jurisdiction's law.

Source: 30 SDR 116, effective February 4, 2004.

General Authority: SDCL 23A-28B-33.

Law Implemented: SDCL 23A-28B-2 , 23A-28B-40.