to 147.367 shall be paid in a manner determined by the Department of

147.005 to 147.367 shall be paid in a manner determined by the Department of Justice. Payment for medical, hospital and funeral expenses may be made directly to the service providers.

����� (2) Where a person eligible to receive an award under ORS 147.005 to 147.367 is a person under the age of 18 years or an incompetent, the award may be paid to a relative, guardian or attorney of such person on behalf of and for the benefit of such person. In such case the payee shall:

����� (a) File an annual accounting of the award with the department; and

����� (b) Take such other action as the department shall determine is necessary and appropriate for the benefit of the beneficiary of the award.

����� (3) A person who is incarcerated is not eligible for payments for loss of earnings for the period of incarceration.

����� (4) Payment of claims is subject to availability of funds for victim compensation awards as provided in the department budget approved by the Legislative Assembly or the Emergency Board. [1977 c.376 �16; 1987 c.770 �6; 1991 c.862 �7; 2012 c.81 �12]

����� 147.170 [Amended by 1973 c.836 �126; renumbered 133.813]

����� 147.180 [Amended by 1973 c.836 �127; renumbered 133.815]

����� 147.190 [Renumbered 133.817]

����� 147.200 [Renumbered 133.823]

(Administrative Provisions)

����� 147.205 Authority of Department of Justice; assistance from other agencies; examination of victims; reports to Governor and Legislative Assembly; rules. (1) To carry out the provisions and purposes of ORS 147.005 to 147.367, the Department of Justice has the power and duty to:

����� (a) Appoint such employees and agents as it determines are necessary, fix their compensation within the limitations provided by law, and prescribe their duties.

����� (b) Request and obtain from law enforcement agencies, district attorneys, county juvenile departments, the Department of Human Services, the Oregon Youth Authority and the Department of Corrections such assistance and information, including police reports, as will enable the Department of Justice to carry out its functions and duties under ORS 147.005 to 147.367. The Department of Justice may obtain assistance and information under this paragraph, notwithstanding any other law relating to the confidentiality or disclosure of records. The Department of Justice:

����� (A) Shall maintain the confidentiality of any privileged or confidential information or records obtained under this paragraph;

����� (B) May use the information or records only for the purposes authorized by ORS 147.005 to