Crime Victims Compensation

Crime Victims Compensation Field Services Division Dept. of Corrections PO Box 5521 Bismarck, ND 58506-5521 701-328-6195 1-800-445-2322 ND RELAY TDD 1-800-366-6888

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What must I do to get help?
--Report the crime to law enforcement within 72 hours.
--File a claim within one year of the date of the crime.
--Cooperate with the investigation and prosecution of the case.
--You must not have been assisting in, or committing a criminal act causing your injuries.

What help is available?
--Reasonable medical, and mental health treatment and

prescribed medication.
- -Wage Loss
--Replacement services loss
--Funeral expenses
--Dependent's economic loss

Who can get help?

- - Innocent victims who have been physically or emotionally injured in a violent crime in North Dakota OR where a compensation program is not available.

- - North Dakota residents injured by an act of terrorism in a foreign country

- - Dependents of a homicide victims

- - Individual who assume responsibility for funeral and/or medical expenses of a homicide victim

What is the limit on the award?
--Wage loss is limited to an award of not more than $300 per week.
--Allowable funeral expenses are limited to $3000
--Total recovery may not exceed $25,000