Victims of Crime Compensation — Benefits in a Nutshell

Important Information for Victims of Violent Crimes. Protect your rights by staying informed.

Crimes Covered

• Assault
• Murder
• Manslaughter
• Burglary
• Robbery
• Sexually Related Crimes
• Kidnapping
• Acts Constituting Domestic Violence
• Drug and Food Tampering
• DWI
• Carjacking
• Hit and Run
• Eluding a Police Officer
• Human Trafficking

What You Need to File

• Completed VCCO Application
• Police Report
• Copies of Bills and Receipts of all Related Losses
• Documentation

Time Requirements

• Report Crime to Police within 3 Months
• File Claim Application with VCCO within 2 Years

Benefits Provided

• $25,000 Maximum

Mental Health Counseling

• Homicide Survivor- $12,500
• Injured Victim- $12,500
• Secondary Victim(s)- $7,000
• Group Counseling- $50 a Session Per Victim

Medical Bills

• Medical Bills not Covered by Other Sources
• Chiropractic/Physical Therapy-30 Sessions
• Medical Supplies and/or Other Prescription Drugs
• Medical Related Transportation

Loss of Earnings or Financial Support

• Maximum Amount-$600/Week
• Loss of Support- 48 Months
• Loss of Earnings- Direct Victim-104 Weeks
• Permanent Disability- Direct Victim-60 Months
• Loss of Earnings- Secondary Victim-$7,000 to Care for
  Primary Victim

Others

• Funeral Cost-$5000
• Transportation to Funeral-200/Person or $1,000 Total
• Crime Scene Cleanup- $4,000
• Relocation Expenses- $2,500
• Domestic Help- $50/Day or $6,500 Total
• Child Care/Day Care Services- $6,500
• Victims’ Rights Attorney Fees (Criminal Matter)- $125/Hr with a $1,000 Maximum
• Attorney Fees for Representing Victims in VCCO Claim
  (Up to 15% of the Award)

Catastrophic Injuries

• Supplemental $35,000 for Rehabilitative Services Only

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