Crime Victims Information

Being the victim of crime can be an overwhelming and difficult experience. The Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund (CICF) may be able to provide relief in the form of reimbursement for medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses, relocation, counseling costs and other “necessary and reasonable” expenditures that you have incurred.

• Eligible Reimbursement
• Find a local victim witness office

If you are a crime victim you are entitled to:

Protection

• From further harm and threats of harm
• Waiting area separate from the accused during court proceedings

Financial Assistance

• Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund
• Restitution for damages or loss
• Prompt return of property being held as evidence

Notification

• Case status information
• Employer intercession services
• Prisoner release notification

Victim Input

• Victim Impact Statement
• Courtroom presence during trial
• Parole input for crimes occurring prior to 1/1/1995
• Plea Agreement Consultation

Courtroom Assistance

• Confidentiality of address and telephone numbers
• Interpreter services
• Closed preliminary hearing in limited situations
• Use of two-way closed circuit television in limited situations