§ 4-510. Emergency awards.

Current through October 23, 2012

(a) If it appears likely that a final award will be made and that the claimant will suffer undue financial or emotional hardship if immediate financial assistance is not granted, an emergency award not exceeding $1,000 may be made prior to the final determination.

(b) If compensation is awarded, the Court shall deduct the amount of the emergency award from the final award.

(d) If compensation is not awarded, the claimant shall repay the emergency award to the Fund.

(e) The District of Columbia may recover or institute a lien on outstanding funds. Any funds recovered shall be credited to the Fund.

                
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(Apr. 9, 1997, D.C. Law 11-243, § 11, 44 DCR 1142.)

HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

Prior Codifications

1981 Ed., § 3-430.

Emergency Act Amendments

See note to § 4-501.

Legislative History of Laws

For legislative history of D.C. Law 11-243, see Historical and Statutory Notes following § 4-501.