17 chapters · 204 sections in this title.
34 V.I.C. § 1 Definitions
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As used in this chapter—“child welfare services” include the protection and care of children who are dependent or neglected and any other children who may be in need of services in their own homes or foster care;“Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Human Services;“Department”…
34 V.I.C. § 10 Redetermination of eligibility and amount of payments
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The Commissioner shall change or withdraw the award of assistance whenever the conditions have altered sufficiently to warrant such action. If during the time he is receiving public assistance, the recipient thereof receives income or acquires resources in excess of the amount pr…
34 V.I.C. § 11 Appeal and fair hearing—Continued payments pending appeal
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An applicant or recipient aggrieved because of a decision of the Commissioner or his authorized representative, or by delay in making a decision shall be entitled to appeal to the Board in the manner prescribed by it, and shall be afforded reasonable notice and opportunity for a …
34 V.I.C. § 12 Confidential character of information
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The Commissioner shall establish and enforce reasonable rules and regulations governing the custody, use and preservation of the documents, records, papers, files, and communications concerning public assistance, child welfare service and other welfare services of the Department.…