SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION PROGRAM
515 Fifth Street, N.W., Suite 109
Washington, D.C. 20001
APPLICATION FOR CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION
DATE RECEIVED: _______________________________
CLAIM NUMBER: _______________________________
1. Please type or print clearly in ink.
2. If you need more space, attach additional sheets.
3. If you need assistance completing the form, call
(202) 879-4216 or come to the Crime Victims
Compensation Program at the address listed above.
4. Attach proof of crime (e.g. Law enforcement report,
Protection Order, SANE Receipt, Neglect Petition).
5. Attach all medical, hospital, and/or funeral bills and
submit them with your application. This will help the
processing of your application.
6. The Claimant must sign the application. If the
Claimant is under 18 years of age, the application must be
signed by the parent or guardian.
7. DO NOT INCLUDE costs for lost or damaged property or for
pain and suffering. They are not covered by D.C. Law.
8. If you do not know the answer to a question, please write
“unknown” in the space provided.
9. Please sign the Authorization for Release of Information.
10. Submitting information that you know is false, or withholding
important information is a crime and may result in a fine, and/or
imprisonment and forfeiture of compensation.
11. The total maximum that can be paid in a claim is $25,000. There
are sub-limits for certain expenses.
12. The crime MUST have occurred in the District of Columbia.
This is an application for:
Loss of Earnings Mental Health Services
Loss of Support Crime Scene Clean-up
Loss of Services Replacement Value of Clothing Kept as Evidence
Medical/Dental Expenses (No reimbursement when victim is deceased)
Funeral Expenses Temporary Emergency Housing or Moving Expenses for Victims in
Transportation to Receive Services Immediate Danger
Home Security Other: ____________________________________________
SECTION 1 – VICTIM/CLAIMANT INFORMATION (A separate application needs to be completed for each victim)
VICTIM'S NAME (The victim is the person injured as a result of a crime.)
Street Address (Mailing Address) City State Zip Code Ward
Additional Means to Contact Victim/Cell Phone/Family Member /Email
CLAIMANT'S NAME (Person filing application for deceased, incapacitated or minor victim)
Street Address (Mailing Address) City State Zip Code Ward
Work Telephone Number/additional contact information
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