NRS-339 | Ex-gratia criminal injuries compensation ("E") files

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, 1967, provided for the payment of compensation, from public funds, to victims of violent crime under two separate schemes, the Statutory Scheme and the Ex-Gratia Scheme. The Ex-Gratia Scheme provided compensation where the assailant had not been identified; the offender died before being brought to trial; the offender was a child under 16 years; or for a person injured rendering assistance to the Police. These files contain the initial application to the Attorney General by the victim; copies of Police statements concerning the injury sustained by the victim; documentation supporting claims for compensation (eg. medical certificates); medical expenses incurred and salary lost through illness; reports on the character of the victim; submission on the case prepared by the Under Secretary for the Attorney General's decision; Treasury approval of payment; copies of court papers where the offender is under 16 years; and the Deed of Release signed by the victim. (12/5183-93). 11 boxes. Note: This description is extracted from Concise Guide to the State Archives of New South Wales, 3rd Edition 2000.