Victim Assistance Programs or VAPs
Compiled text through Aug 15, 2022
Register checked through Jul 29, 2026
Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
Dates and status
- Compiling agency
- Executive Department
- Text status
- Source receipt
- Compiled text through
- Aug 15, 2022
- Register checked through
- July 29, 2026/Vol. XLVIII, Issue 30 (2026-07-29)
- Activity status
- Later Register activity found — review the notice before relying on the compiled text.
- Latest notice
- OVS-12-26-00003-P · Proposed rule · Mar 25, 2026
- Source snapshot
- Jun 6, 2026
(a)Victim Assistance Programs may assist claimants in the preparation of claims for presentation to the office and requests for emergency awards pursuant to section 525.11 of this Part.
(1)If a VAP is listed on a claim form, the office shall be permitted to discuss such claim(s) with the VAP notwithstanding the provisions of section 633 of the Executive Law.
(2)If a VAP is not listed on a claim form and the claimant subsequently wishes the VAP to assist them with the office, the claimant may authorize a representative pursuant to section 525.3(c) of this Part from the VAP. Pursuant to section 633 of the Executive Law, the office shall be unable to discuss a claim with a third party unless so authorized and designated by the claimant.
(b)Victim Assistance Programs receiving State funds or State-authorized payments from the office pursuant to the terms of a contract or memorandum of understanding shall comply with all applicable Federal and State laws and regulations and any applicable contractual or memorandum of understanding language entered into with the office. Applicable state regulations shall include, but not be limited to this section and section 525.24 of this Part.