Victims of Violent Crimes

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.