54-06-22. Crime victims' account - Administration

54-06-22. Crime victims' account - Administration The agency designated by the governor to administer the victims' assistance grants under the federal Victims of Crime Act of 1984 [42 U.S.C. 10601 et seq.] shall administer a crime victims' account in the state treasury. The moneys in the account must be distributed through grants to the crime victims' compensation program; private, nonprofit domestic violence or sexual assault programs; and to victim and witness advocacy programs whose primary function is to provide direct services to victims of and witnesses to crimes. The administering agency shall establish procedures for the distribution of grants.