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Sexual Assault Program
FINANCIAL HELP FOR CRIME VICTIMS
The Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board helps crime victims with some of their financial
losses.
To qualify:
Victims must have reported the crime to the police within 30 days. The 30-day
requirement is waived in cases of sexual assault or domestic child abuse,
however those crimes must still be reported to the police before the claim will
be considered for payment.
Victims must also cooperate fully with the police during the investigation, and with
the county or city attorney if the case is prosecuted.
Claims must be submitted within two years of the victim's injury or death with the
exception of cases involving domestic child abuse. In those cases, claims must
be filed within 2 years of the date that the abuse was reported to the police.
Who may be eligible?
- A victim who has been physically or emotionally injured as a result of a crime OR in
an effort to prevent a crime or apprehend a suspect.
- A person who is paying for services for a victim.
- A family member or estate of a victim who was killed during a crime.
- A witness to a violent crime or a person who discovered a body is entitled to
limited coverage.
Who is not eligible?
- Victims of theft, burglary, arson or other property crime who did not sustain a
physical or emotional injury requiring treatment.
- Victims of car accidents unless the other driver intentionally inflicted injury or
death through use of a vehicle; drove while under the influence of alcohol or
drugs; unlawfully left the scene of the accident; fled the scene of a crime; or
committed the crime of criminal vehicular operation.
- Victims whose own misconduct directly contributed to their injuries will have their
claims reduced of denied. (This does NOT include sexual assault survivors or
abused children, as they do not "contribute" to their abuse!)
- Victims who were injured or killed while in the process of committing a crime.
- Victims of crimes which occurred in other states or foreign countries.
What expenses may be paid?
- Funeral expenses up to $6,500.
- Medical costs including ambulance or other transportation, hospital, physician, dental work, and prescriptions.
- Mental health costs directly related to the crime including
psychological counseling and transportation up to $7,500..
- Lost wages due to a disabling physical or psychological injury that resulted directly from the crime.
- Loss of support for dependents of a deceased victim to replace the victim's financial contribution to the family.
- Some child care or reasonable household services to replace services that were normally provided by the victim prior to the crime.
- Transportation costs, meals and lodging related to the return of an abducted child.
There are limits and caps on most of the above expenses.
Not covered are property losses, expenses not directly related to the crime, expenses
covered by other sources, claims under $50 out-of-pocket loss, and court/attorney/investigation
costs.
How do I apply?
Victims or their family members must complete and submit a claim form to the Board. This form
is available from Hands of Hope or by calling the Board's office at 1-888-622-8799 or
651-201-7300 or at the Office of Justice Programs website. Hands of Hope advocates can help you complete the form. The claim should be
filed as soon after the crime as possible; additional bills can be submitted as you receive them.
It may take a few months for claims to be processed. You will be sent an award notice by mail,
or a letter explaining the reasons for denial, if your claim was denied.
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