Federal Criminal Victims and Witnesses Assistance Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Criminal Victims and Witnesses Assistance Act - Title I: Victim Compensation - Establishes in the Department of Justice a Victim Compensation Commission to administer a program providing compensatory payments to victims of qualifying Federal crimes, intervenors, and surviving dependents. Sets a ceiling of $50,000 on the payment to any victim as the result of a single incident. Requires that the act giving rise to the claim occur within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, the District of Columbia, or Indian country. Enumerates qualifying crimes, including any crime or attempted crime which poses a substantial threat of personal injury. Requires the appropriate law enforcement agencies to ensure that victims of crimes are informed of their rights. Authorizes the Administrator of the Law Enforcement Assistance Administration to make grants and provide technical assistance to States for victim compensation programs. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this title through FY 1985. Terminates the Victim Compensation Commission and the State programs on September 30, 1985. Title II: Witness Assistance - Establishes in each U.S. attorney's offi…