Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, filing of claims further provided for

SB 201 extends the deadline for crime victims to file compensation claims with Alabama's Crime Victims Compensation Commission from one year to two years after the injury or death. This change directly affects individuals seeking financial support for crimes committed against them or their loved ones. The bill amends Section 15-23-12 of Alabama law to allow claims filed within two years, while maintaining the existing requirement that late filings must have "good cause" to be accepted. The policy change provides victims with additional time to gather documentation and submit claims without automatic disqualification.