SECTION 960.198. Relocation assistance for victims of domestic violence.
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1(1) 2Notwithstanding the criteria set forth in s. 9960.1310for crime victim compensation awards, the department may award a one-time payment of up to $1,500 on any one claim and a lifetime maximum of $3,000 to a victim of domestic violence who needs immediate assistance to escape from a domestic violence environment.
55(2) 56In order for an award to be granted to a victim for relocation assistance:
70(a) 71There must be proof that a domestic violence offense was committed;
82(b) 83The domestic violence offense must be reported to the proper authorities;
94(c) 95The victim’s need for assistance must be certified by a certified domestic violence center in this state; and
113(d) 114The center certification must assert that the victim is cooperating with law enforcement officials, if applicable, and must include documentation that the victim has developed a safety plan.
142(3) 143Relocation payments for a domestic violence claim shall be denied if the department has previously approved or paid out a human trafficking or sexual battery relocation claim under s. 172960.196173or s. 175960.199176to the same victim regarding the same incident.