1. (1) Purpose. The purpose of this rule is to adjust the maximum compensation award for a claim or claims filed pursuant to title 29, chapter 13, part 1.
2. (2) Award Limit and Requirements. For a claim or claims filed with the division requesting compensation for a crime committed against a victim, the maximum compensation award shall not exceed thirty-four thousand two hundred dollars ($34,200.00); this maximum compensation award shall be effective on July 1, 2025 and shall apply to all claims filed for crimes occurring on or after such date. For a claim or claims filed with the division requesting compensation for a crime occurring between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, the maximum compensation award shall not exceed thirty-two thousand dollars ($32,900.00). Maximum compensation awards apply to the aggregate of all claims filed arising from a single crime against a victim.

Authority: T.C.A. § 29-13-106(h). Administrative History: Original rule filed February 8, 2016; effective May 8, 2016. Amendments filed March 13, 2017; effective June 11, 2017. Amendments filed June 10, 2024; effective September 8, 2024. Amendments filed February 18, 2025; effective May 19, 2025.