In re Richardson

ORDER

Montana, C.J.

This cause coming on to be heard on the petition of B. Richardson for an extension of time to file documents to claim benefits under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, 740 ILCS 45/1 et seq. (hereinafter referred to as the Act); the Court hereby finds:

1. Section 6.1 of the Act provides in pertinent part that a person is entitled to compensation under the Act if:

“(a) within 6 months of the occurrence of the crime he files a notice of intent to file a claim with the Attorney General and within one year of the occurrence of the crime upon which the claim is based, he files an…