CRIME VICTIMS-COURT OF CLAIMS

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that when a victim's out-of-pocket expenses have been paid under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, the court shall order restitution to be paid to the compensation program. Amends the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Adds to the definition of "crime of violence" certain offenses under the Criminal Code of 1961 relating to the death of an unborn child, the Stalking No Contact Order Act, the Civil No Contact Order Act, and the Illinois Vehicle Code. Adds to the definition of "victim" the spouse of a person killed or injured as a result of a crime of violence. Defines "parent". Adds categories of benefits, payments, or awards that a victim must report on the compensation program application. Sets forth a procedure for a rehearing before the Court of Claims. Provides that an applicant must report if an offender is ordered by a court to pay restitution. Provides that only the Court of Claims may reduce the State's lien under the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Amends the Health Care Services Lien Act to provide that under that Act only the Court of Claims may reduce a lien created under the Crime Victims Compensation Act. Makes other changes.