The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission Wednesday approved administrative code changes to increase potential payouts to crime victims and their families.
The changes would affect several reimbursement categories, including moving, lost wages, funeral costs and medical bills.
“I think that was needed, and certainly, I think, it is something that goes in the direction of helping victims in Alabama, which is what we are here for,” said Lee County Sheriff Jay Jones, one of the members of the commission, during a meeting on Wednesday…