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• Overview
• Arrangement
• Scope and Contents
• Other Finding Aids
• Alternate Formats
• Access Restrictions
• Access Terms

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New York State Crime Victims Compensation Board Compensation Claim Files for Death and Personal Injury

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Overview of the Records

Arrangement

Numerical by claim number.

Scope and Content Note

The series consists of 16 mm negative microfilm copies of claims submitted to the Crime Victims Compensation Board relating to cases of personal injury and death. The board, later called the Crime Victims Board, hears and determines such claims for awards as part of its responsibilities to recognize the rights of crime victims and administer the state's law concerning the distribution of monies received as a result of commission of a crime.

Also included is a master index to the microfilm. It is in paper format, and includes the following data elements: date; reference (claimant's name); roll number; index point (the board's claim number); image or "By" (number of pages in the file); and remarks.

Alternate Formats Available

Microfilm: 312 rolls; 16 mm.

Other Finding Aids

Available at Repository

Container lists and a master index to the microfilm are available at the repository.

Access Restrictions

All files are restricted. Access to files is governed by Executive Law, Sect. 633.

Access Terms