Application Guidelines:
Who can apply for victim compensation?

Guidelines for Applicants

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."