Code of Virginia - Title 19.2 Criminal Procedure - Section 19.2-368.15 Subrogation of Commonwealth to claimant's right of action; disposition of funds collected

§ 19.2-368.15. Subrogation of Commonwealth to claimant's right of action; disposition of funds collected

Acceptance of an award made pursuant to this chapter shall subrogate the Commonwealth, to the extent of such award, to any right or right of action accruing to the claimant or the victim to recover payments on account of losses resulting from the crime with respect to which the award is made. However, the Commonwealth shall not institute any proceedings in connection with its right of subrogation under this section within one year from the date of commission of the crime, unless any claimant or victim's right or action shall have been previously terminated. All funds collected by the Commonwealth in a proceeding instituted pursuant to this section shall be paid over to the Comptroller for deposit into the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund.

(1976, c. 605; 1983, c. 227.)

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