COVID-19 has made the court systems re-evaluate how to proceed during a national pandemic.
Many cases have been adjourned and rescheduled for later dates, some hearings are being held via video conference, or live streamed. This has caused new issues that law enforcement officials are working through on a case by case basis.
Our advocates can help navigate this rapidly changing situation by keeping you informed of options and updates as soon as their available. Situations like this are why victim advocates are so crucial to the criminal justice process.
Crime victim compensation may help crime victims, who sustained a personal physical injury, and their immediate families with the financial costs of crime.
Crime victim compensation may pay some of the costs incurred as the result of a person being injured or killed during a crime.
Crime victim compensation does not pay for stolen or damaged property.
Crime victim compensation does not reimburse costs paid by medical insurance, auto insurance, homeowner's insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, worker's compensation, veteran's benefits, social security benefits, or any other source.
Up to $25,000 total in eligible costs, including:
The law requires that:
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