Supreme Court dismissed appeal regarding settlement of damages for crime-based harm without prior screening procedure compliance.

The Supreme Court dismissed the appellant's appeal against a lower court's decision to reject a settlement offer for damages arising from a crime. The appellant argued that the settlement should be valid despite the absence of a mandatory pre-screening procedure, while the opposing party maintained strict adherence to the screening requirements. The court ruled that the statutory screening procedure is a mandatory prerequisite for such settlements, and its omission renders the settlement invalid under the relevant criminal compensation provisions.