This just allows the judge, the ex-judge, to award a certain amount. Are there any limitations, in the previous act or anywhere else, on how much of the total compensatory limit can go out immediately? Sometimes I've seen similar instances like this. The chairperson is directed to, but it's never more than 50% of the maximum or 50% of what is anticipated. It's just to get some money flowing. There's no type of clause like that in here. There's no guidance at all for the chairperson. Can they free up as much interim money as they want?
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