OAR 137-080-0025: Notice of Action for Damages by Beneficiary of an Escrow Account

If any person or the representative of any person who has received an award from the Department under ORS Chapter 147 or any victim or dependent of a deceased victim or their representative who may because of a resulting judgment become the beneficiary of an escrow account established under Section 3, Chapter 552, Oregon Laws 1985 brings an action for damages against the person or persons criminally liable for injury or death giving rise to an award or to the establishment of an escrow account, he or she shall give written notice to the Department of the commencement of such action at the time such action is commenced. Such notice shall be served personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, upon the administrator of the Department’s Office of Special Compensation Programs. Such persons shall keep the administrator timely apprised in writing of any subsequent settlements, judgments, or other disposition of such actions.