North Carolina Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) State Practice Exam

Who is NOT eligible for the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation?

1. Defendant of deceased victim

2. Person who is authorized to act on behalf of the victim

3. Collateral source providing benefits to the victim

4. Victim

The correct answer is: Collateral source providing benefits to the victim

In the context of the North Carolina Crime Victims Compensation program, an organization or individual acting as a collateral source providing benefits to the victim is not eligible for compensation. This is primarily because the program is intended to aid victims who have suffered harm and are in need of financial support for medical expenses, lost wages, and other related costs due to their victimization. Collateral sources, such as insurance providers or other compensatory systems, have their own mechanisms to provide funds and benefits to those who have been victimized, thereby reducing the need for additional compensation from the state. Conversely, the defendant of a deceased victim, a person authorized to act on behalf of the victim, and the victim themselves are specifically associated with the incident and are considered in the eligibility criteria. The focus of the compensation program is to support those directly impacted by the crime, rather than entities that provide coverage or benefits as part of a separate arrangement. Thus, the ineligibility of collateral sources highlights the program's intent to assist individuals genuinely affected by criminal acts, ensuring that resources are directed to those most in need.