NRS-338 | Files relating to claims under the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1967

The commencement of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, 1967, on 1 January 1968, established a procedure to provide victims of violent crimes with some relief from the burden of bearing expenses and losses arising from criminal acts, as well as to afford some measure of compensation for injuries sustained. These files contain the victim's claim for compensation under the Act, associated supporting evidence, copies of judgments and all relevant documentation. They represent a sample only of all files created. (12/10775-10778.2). 4 boxes (part). Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.