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Florida Attorney General Reports

Decided February 21, 1978Published

1Opinion of the Court

C. Bette Wimbish Chairperson Florida Crimes Compensation Commission Tallahassee

QUESTIONS:

1. Is the one-year limitation on the filing of claims under the Florida Crimes Compensation Act, Ch. 960, F. S., made retroactive to January 1, 1977, under s. 960.07(2), F. S.?

2. Where public funds are collected for a trust fund disbursable to victims of crime, can a claim for said funds be retroactive to the starting date of said collections?

SUMMARY:

The Florida Crimes Compensation Act, Ch. 960, F. S., is not made retroactive by the 1-year limitation on filing claims for awards under s. 960.07(2), F. S.,…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. City of Lakeland v. CatinellaSupreme Court of Florida · 1961
  2. Yamaha Parts Distributors Inc. v. EhrmanSupreme Court of Florida · 1975
  3. Trustees of Tufts College v. Triple R. Ranch, Inc.Supreme Court of Florida · 1973
  4. Gordon v. John Deere CompanySupreme Court of Florida · 1972
  5. Maxwell v. School Bd. of Broward CountyDistrict Court of Appeal of Florida · 1976

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