Guidelines for Applicants
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| Time and Place of Crime |
The crime must have been committed on or after July 1, 1992. |
| Victim |
The applicant must be a victim or dependant of a victim. |
| Police |
The police must have been notified within 72 hours. Note: An
arrest or conviction does not have to be made in order to be
eligible for funding, however, the crime must have been reported
to the police. |
| Victim Cooperation |
The victim must cooperate fully with law enforcement officials
including the D.A.'s office. |
| Victim's Conduct |
The victim must not have been committing, assisting, or
attempting a crime at the time of injury. The victim must not have
provoked or incited the injury. |
| Application |
The claim must be filed within one year from when the crime
happened. |
| Insurance |
If the victim has insurance, insurance benefits must be used
before victim compensation funds can be awarded. Victim
Compensation is the "payer of last resort." |
