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Quebec to reimburse costs of attending trials for families of crime victims

Aug 14, 2018 | 2:30 PM

MONTREAL — Close friends and relatives of homicide victims can soon be compensated for costs associated with attending the killer’s trial, Quebec’s justice minister announced Tuesday.

By the end of the year, up to two family members or close friends of homicide victims will be able to expense the government for trial-related costs including transportation, lodging and food, Stephanie Vallee said.

Total expenses are limited at $2,000 per person.

Vallee said family and friends of homicide victims often can’t afford to attend the killer’s legal proceedings when doing so can be a crucial step in the grieving process.