Section 24214.
Cal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 24214.
in effect(a)
A qualified recipient may assign victim compensation to a trust established for the qualified recipient’s benefit.
(b)
(1)
The board shall include a provision on the application for victim compensation under this program that a claimant is authorized to designate a beneficiary for the claimant’s victim compensation.
(2)
If the claimant dies during the pendency of the claimant’s application, or after the board determines that the claimant is a qualified recipient, the board shall award the victim compensation to the named beneficiary. If the claimant did not name a beneficiary, then the victim compensation shall remain with the board for expenditure in
accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 24213.
(c)
An application may be made by an individual’s legally authorized representative if the individual satisfies the criteria for a qualified recipient, as specified in subdivision (c) of Section 24210.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 24213.
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 24210.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026