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Violent Crime Compensation Fund
In 1978, the Indiana General Assembly enacted into law a program to provide financial assistance for violent crime victims known as Indiana Violent Crime Victim Compensation Fund. The fund, which is maintained by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute, assists victims or their dependents with medical expenses, funeral expenses, lost wages, and psychological counseling.
Who is eligible for victim compensation?
The Indiana Code defines a violent crime as a felony or Class A misdemeanor that results in bodily injury or death to the victim. Persons eligible for assistance from this fund include:
Who is not eligible for victim compensation?
Persons not eligible for assistance from this fund include:
Victims Compensation
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute 101 West Washington Street - Suite 1170
East Tower Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 232-1233
Toll Free: (800) 353-1484
Fax: (317) 233-3912
Email: victimservices@cji.in.gov
Who is eligible for victim compensation?
The Indiana Code defines a violent crime as a felony or Class A misdemeanor that results in bodily injury or death to the victim. Persons eligible for assistance from this fund include:
- An innocent victim of a violent crime including a crash caused by a drunk driver.
- A surviving spouse, dependent child or other legal dependent of an innocent victim who has been killed as a result of a violent crime including a crash caused by a drunk driver.
- A person who is injured or killed trying to prevent a violent crime or giving aid to a law enforcement officer.
- Outpatient mental health counseling for sex crime victims or the immediate family members of a victim.
Who is not eligible for victim compensation?
Persons not eligible for assistance from this fund include:
- A victim who did not receive bodily injury as a result of the crime.
- A victim of a hit & run accident
- A victim who has engaged in misconduct that caused or contributed to the crime that led to their injury or death.
- A victim who was injured while committing, attempting to commit, participating or attempting to participate in a criminal act.
- A claimant whose net worth exceeds $200,000.
- A victim who receives collateral source payments in excess of $15,000. (*Note: An award will be reduced by any collateral source income received.)
- A claimant who fails to file an application within 180 days of the crime's occurrence. (*Note: The Victim’s Compensation division may extend the filing period up to 2 years from the date of the crime's occurrence.)
Victims Compensation
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute 101 West Washington Street - Suite 1170
East Tower Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
Phone: (317) 232-1233
Toll Free: (800) 353-1484
Fax: (317) 233-3912
Email: victimservices@cji.in.gov
File your claim online:
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute Violent Crime Compensation Fund online application.
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File by mail:
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