Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program

The Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program is administered by the Ohio Attorney General's Office and is for people to get possible reimbursement for certain out-of-pocket expenses when they are physically injured or emotionally harmed as a result of violent criminal acts.  The program costs are paid entirely by criminal fees and not taxpayers.

Eligibility Requirements
Applicants have two years from the date of the crime to file an initial application.
Minors have until their 20th birthday.
The crime must be reported within 72 hours (unless there is good reason for the delay) and the victim must cooperate with the reasonable requests of law enforcement.
The victim was not committing a criminal act that caused or contributed to the injuries.

Who is not eligible?
The offender
Anyone who committed a felony within 10 years prior to the crime that caused the inury or anyone who commits a felony between the time of filing an application for compensation and receiving any compensation.
Anyone convicted of child endangering or domestic violence within 10 years before the crime, or while the compensation application is pending.
Anyone injured while incarcerated.

Payments can cover:
Medical and related expenses
Counseling for immediate family members of victims of homicide, sexual assault or domestic violence.
Wages lost because of the crime.
Crime scene cleanup for personal security.
The cost to replace items taken as evidence.
Court-related travel expenses.

Limits on Compensation:
Compensation cannot be paid for stolen, damaged or lost property, or for pain and suffering.
Compensation is not paid for costs payable by other sources, such as insurance.

Resources
For more information, call the Ohio Attorney General's Office at 877-584-2846 or visit www. ohioattorneygeneral.gov.


To contact a CRCC Justice System Advocate, call 216-619-6194 x 103.