Unjust Imprisonment
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7309 (CREATION OF BOARD OF CLAIMS)
Senate Bill No. 597 aims to amend Republic Act No. 7309, which creates a Board of Claims under the Department of Justice. The bill seeks to increase compensation for victims of unjust imprisonment and violent crimes, expand eligibility for claims, and improve the claims process.
AMENDING R.A. NO. 7309 (CREATING A BOARD OF CLAIMS FOR VICTIMS OF UNJUST IMPRISONMENT )
This bill amends the Board of Claims Act to increase compensation for victims of unjust imprisonment and violent crimes, and to enhance funding for the Victims Compensation Fund.
AMENDING R.A. 7309 (CREATING THE BOARD OF CLAIMS UNDER THE DOJ FOR VICTIMS OF UNJUST IMPRISONMENT)
Senate Bill No. 242 seeks to amend Republic Act No. 7309, which creates a Board of Claims under the Department of Justice for victims of unjust imprisonment and violent crimes. The bill proposes to increase compensation amounts, extend the filing period for claims, and allow remote filing of claims.