United States

U.S. Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime
810 Seventh Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20531
Phone: (202)307-5983
Fax: (202)514-6383

Each of the 50 States in the U.S., plus the District of Columbia and the U.S. Virgin Islands operate a crime victim compensation program to provide financial assistance to victims of violent or personal crime. Each State administers its own program in accordance with its State statute. The U.S. Department of Justice provides supplemental funding and technical support to the States. The following information is generally applicable to all State compensation programs. For specific information regarding individual programs, a list of State programs is provided on the next page.

Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Usually within 72 hours; exceptions are made for good cause.
Filing Period: One year is typical; time limits vary from State to State.

Victims of Terrorist Acts

Compensation is payable for residents and nonresidents who are injured by crimes involving terrorism occurring within the State or, in the case of U.S. citizens, outside of the U.S.

Claimants

Procedures

The claimant must file an application with the compensation agency in the State in which the crime occurred.

Based on information submitted by the victim, the agency determines if the claimant is eligible and has suffered a financial loss. In most States, the victim can appeal the agency's decision to deny or reduce the award of compensation.

Benefits & Award Limits

Most States can pay a maximum of between $15,000 and $25,000. A few States have higher or lower maximums.

Compensable Costs

All States will cover the following:

In addition, many States cover the following:

Emergency Awards

Some States provide emergency awards or expedite processing for victims faced with an extraordinary financial or health crisis.

Funding Sources

Most States obtain their funding from fees or charges assessed against offenders. Some States receive appropriations from general revenue. OVC provides supplemental funds from Federal criminal fines.

United States Crime Victim Compensation Programs:

Phone, Fax Numbers and E-mail Addresses

Alabama
(334) 242-4007
(334) 353-1401 (Fax)

Alaska
(907) 465-3040
(907) 465-2379 (Fax)

Arizona
(Programs in Each County)
(602) 230-0252 [State Coordinator]
(602) 728-0752 (Fax)

Arkansas
(501) 682-1323
(501) 682-5313 (Fax)
E-mail: gingerb@ag.state.ar.us

California
(916) 323-3432
(916) 327-2933 (Fax)

Colorado
(Programs in Each District)
(303) 239-4402 [State Coordinator]
(303) 202-9226 (Fax)

Connecticut
(860) 529-3089
(860) 721-0593 (Fax)

Delaware
(302) 995-8383
(302) 995-8387 (Fax)

District of Columbia
(202) 879-4216
(202)879-4230 (Fax)

Florida
(850) 414-3300
(850) 487-1595 (Fax)

Georgia
(404) 559-4949
(404) 559-4960 (Fax)

Hawaii
(808) 587-1143
(808) 587-1146 (Fax)
E-mail: lkoga@lava.net

Idaho
(208) 334-6000
(208) 334-6070 (Fax)
NET: http://www.iic.idaho.gov/

Illinois
(312) 814-2581 [A.G.'s Office]
(312) 814-5097
(217) 782-7101 [Court of Claims]
(217) 524-8968 (Fax)

Indiana
(317) 233-3383
(317) 232-4979 (Fax)

Iowa
(515) 281-5044
(515) 281-8199 (Fax)

NET: kbrodie@max.state.ia.us

Kansas
785-296-2215
785-296-0652(Fax)

Kentucky
(502) 564-7986/2290
(502) 564-4817 (Fax)

Louisiana
(504) 925-4437
(504) 925-4998 (Fax)

Maine
(207) 626-8800
(207) 624-7730 (Fax)
NET: deb.Rice@state.Me.us

Maryland
(410) 764-4214
(410) 764-4182 (Fax)

Massachusetts
(617) 727-2200 ext.2251
(617) 227-1622 (Fax)

Michigan
(517) 373-7373
(517) 241-2769 (Fax)

Minnesota
(612) 282-6267
(612) 282-6269 (Fax)

NET: Marie.bibus@state.mn.us

Mississippi
(601) 359-6766
(601) 359-3262 (Fax)
NET: Morriss@dfa.state.ms.us

Missouri
(573) 526-6006
(573) 751-4135 (Fax)
NET: swright@mail.state.mo.us

Montana
(406) 444-3653
(406) 444-4722 (Fax)

Nebraska
(402) 471-2828
(402) 471-2837 (Fax)

Nevada
(702) 486-2740 (Las Vegas)
(702) 486-2740
(702) 687-4065 (Reno)
(702) 687-3983 (Fax)

New Hampshire
(603) 271-1284
(603) 271-2110 (Fax)
NET: ktherrien@doj.state.nh.us

New Jersey
(973) 648-2107
(973) 648-7031 (Fax)
NET: vccb@msn.com

New Mexico
(505) 841-9432
(505) 841-9437 (Fax)
NET: 76123.3550@compuserve.com

New York
(212) 417-5136 (New York City)
(212) 417-4043 (New York City) (Fax)
(518) 457-8727 (Albany)
(518) 457-8063 (Albany) (Fax)

North Carolina
(919) 571-4736
(919) 715-4209 (Fax)

North Dakota
(701) 328-6195
(701) 328-6651 (Fax)
NET: cc.mail.pcoughlin@ranch.state.nd.us

Ohio
(614) 466-7190
(614) 466-7788 (Fax)
NET: Stiffler@post.cco.state.oh.us

Oklahoma
(405) 557-6700
(405) 524-0581 (Fax)
NET: Suzanne@telepath.com

Oregon
(503) 378-5348
(503) 378-5738 (Fax)
NET: MaryEllenJohnson@DOJ.State.OR.US

Pennsylvania
(717) 787-2040
(717) 783-7713 Ext. 3212 (Fax)
NET: Lavery@pccd.state.pa.us

Rhode Island
(401) 222-2287
(401) 222-4577 (Fax)

South Carolina
(803) 734-1900
(803) 734-1708 (Fax)

South Dakota
(605) 773-6317
(605) 773-6834 (Fax)
NET: Annh@dss.state.sd.us

Tennessee
(615) 741-2734
(615) 532-4979 (Fax)
NET: sclayton@mail.state.tn.us

Texas
(512) 936-1238
(512) 320-8270 (Fax)

Utah
(801) 238-2360
(801) 533-4127 (Fax)

Vermont
(802) 241-1250
(802) 241-1253 (Fax)

Virginia
(804) 367-8686
(804) 367-9740 (Fax)

Virgin Islands
(340) 774-1166
(340) 774-3466 (Fax)

Washington
(360) 902-5355
(360) 902-5333 (Fax)

NET: nnan235@lni.wa.gov

West Virginia
(304) 347-4850
(304) 347-4851 (Fax)
NET: CTCLAIMS@MAIL.WVNET.EDU

Wisconsin
(608) 266-6470
(608) 264-6368 (Fax)
NET: GOODWINSM@STATE.WI.US

Wyoming
(307) 777-6271
(307) 777-6869 (Fax)
E-Mail: smonta@missc.state.wy.us

Office for Victims of Crime
U.S. Department of Justice
(202) 307-5983
(202) 514-6383 (Fax)

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