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WHO IS A VICTIM?A victim is an innocent person who was physically injured or killed as a result of a criminal act, hit and run pedestrian or domestic violence occuring in the State of Nevada; a minor who was involved in the production of pornography; a minor who was sexually abused; or a person injured by an offender who was driving while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance. (Top)
WHAT MUST I DO TO GET HELP?You must file a criminal police report at the time of the crime or You must report the crime to local law enforcement within five (5) days, unless there is an explanation as to why you could not. You must file an application with the program within one (1) year from the date of the crime. You must cooperate with the reasonable requests of law enforcement officers in their investigation or prosecution of the crime. You must NOT have consented to, provoked or incited the crime. You must NOT have been assisting in, or committing a criminal act causing your injuries. (Top) WHO CAN FILE AN APPLICATION?You may file an application if you are: A victim as defined A parent or guardian of a minor child who
is a victim. A person responsible for the medical or funeral
expenses of the victim. In the case of a victim who is killed, a dependent
survivor of the victim, a person living
with the victim, or an immediate family member. (Top) WHAT DETERMINES ELIGIBILITY?You must be a victim or the application must
be filed on behalf of a victim as detailed
above. The crime must have occurred in the State
of Nevada. You must report the crime on which
the claim is based to the police within
five (5) days of the crime. You must file an application for compensation
within one (1) year of the date of
the crime, unless there is a substantial reason
the police report or the application could not be filed
within these time frames. These
limitations do not apply to minors
involved in the production of pornography or to minors
who are sexually abused. These
minors must apply for compensation
before reaching 21 years of age. Crimes involving motor vehicles are covered
ONLY in DUI’s,
pedestrian hit and run or where the vehicle is used as a
weapon.; You still may not be eligible for compensation. Other disqualifying criteria may include the lack of financial need, or eligibility for benefits from other sources. (Top) HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?It can take eight (8) to ten (10) weeks to determine if you can be helped by the program.Payments will be authorized when all required information is received. (Top) WHAT COMPENSATION MAY BE AWARDED?Medical expense payment and/or psychological
counseling. Reimbursement of lost wages not to exceed
$300.00 per week, for a maximum of 52 weeks Funeral
and burial expenses not to exceed reasonable and
customary costs, and limited grief counseling to eligible survivors
of a deceased victim ($3,500). Replacement or repair of lost or damaged property
which is essential to the physical or mental health of the victim, i.e.,
eye-glasses, dentures, prosthetic devices, etc. You can NOT
be paid for property loss or repair, legal fees,
phone bills, meals, living expenses, or pain or suffering. WHAT IS THE MAXIMUM AWARD?The program currently pays up to $35,000.00
per claim. However, any compensation
you receive may be reduced by benefits received from insurance payments, reimbursement
by the offender, or other private or public funds.
If the compensation program’s anticipated expenditures exceed available
revenues, awards will be reduced accordingly and paid on a percentage basis
upon decision of the compensation officer. HOW WILL YOUR CLAIM BE INVESTIGATED?The Compensation Officer will obtain and review
the police report, interview the applicant,
accumulate medical bills and medical
reports, as well as insurance, employment and financial
information.
received. You will be notified in writing within (60)
days of your interview if you are eligible
for assistance. If you disagree with the decision, you may
file for a hearing with the Hearings
Division located at 2200 South Rancho Dr. Suite 220, Las Vegas, NV
89102, or 1050 E. Williams, Carson
City, NV 89701, by writing a
letter of request within (15) days. For application forms, contact any one of
our offices or click here to download and print them online
now. (Top) |
