Program Directory

Arkansas

Crime Victims Reparations Board
Office of the Attorney General
Community Relations Division

323 Center St., Suite 600
Little Rock, AR 72201
(501) 682-1020
FAX: (501) 682-5313 or (501) 683-5569
1-800-448-3014 (in-state)

Web site: www.arkansasag.gov/crime_victims.html

Director, Community Relations Division, and Administrator: Avis Lane

Board Members: Mary Marsha Hardin (chair), Jan Church, Colleen Nick, Susan Bradberry

Created in 1987, the program is administered by the Office of the Attorney General. A five-member board renders decisions and sets policy. Board members are appointed to four-year staggered terms by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate; two members must be attorneys and one member must be a victim or survivor. The program also pays for forensic examinations in sex-assault cases through a separate procedure.

FUNDING
The program receives a percentage of a mandatory court-cost assessment. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours
Filing period: 1 year
Exceptions: Requirements can be waived for good cause

PROCEDURES
Each claims specialist is assigned to process applications from a specific area of the state. The staff, administrator and director make monthly recommendations to the board, which renders all final decisions.

Appeals: Applicants requesting an appeal are entitled to a formal hearing before the board, which must be held within 90 days of the notice from the applicant stating the intent to appeal. Applicants are notified of the board decision within 10 days.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $10,000, with additional $15,000 in catastrophic-injury cases

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses: up to 65% of charged medical expenses (providers accepting payment are precluded from seeking balance from victim)
Mental health counseling: $3,500 inpatient and $3,500 outpatient
Lost wages/support: no cap, paid at actual salary
Funerals: $7,500
Replacement services
Crime-scene cleanup: $3,000 (homicide cases only); $500 for replacement of locks and windows for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence when victimized within their primary residence
Travel: no medical transportation cap, plus $300 lodging when directly related to medical necessity; $300 transportation cap plus $300 lodging when directly related to victim's participation in criminal justice activities
Rehabilitation
Attorney fees: $250, only for setting up guardianship for minor who has received award




	Program Directory Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board Office of the Attorney General Community Relations Division 323 Center St., Suite 600 Little Rock, AR 72201 (501) 682-1020 FAX: (501) 682-5313 or (501) 683-5569 1-800-448-3014 (in-state) Web site: www.arkansasag.gov/crime_victims.html Director, Community Relations Division, and Administrator: Avis Lane Board Members: Mary Marsha Hardin (chair), Jan Church, Colleen Nick, Susan Bradberry Created in 1987, the program is administered by the Office of the Attorney General. A five-member board renders decisions and sets policy. Board members are appointed to four-year staggered terms by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate; two members must be attorneys and one member must be a victim or survivor. The program also pays for forensic examinations in sex-assault cases through a separate procedure. FUNDING The program receives a percentage of a mandatory court-cost assessment. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours Filing period: 1 year Exceptions: Requirements can be waived for good cause PROCEDURES Each claims specialist is assigned to process applications from a specific area of the state. The staff, administrator and director make monthly recommendations to the board, which renders all final decisions. Appeals: Applicants requesting an appeal are entitled to a formal hearing before the board, which must be held within 90 days of the notice from the applicant stating the intent to appeal. Applicants are notified of the board decision within 10 days. BENEFITS Maximum award: $10,000, with additional $15,000 in catastrophic-injury cases Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses: up to 65% of charged medical expenses (providers accepting payment are precluded from seeking balance from victim) Mental health counseling: $3,500 inpatient and $3,500 outpatient Lost wages/support: no cap, paid at actual salary Funerals: $7,500 Replacement services Crime-scene cleanup: $3,000 (homicide cases only); $500 for replacement of locks and windows for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence when victimized within their primary residence Travel: no medical transportation cap, plus $300 lodging when directly related to medical necessity; $300 transportation cap plus $300 lodging when directly related to victim's participation in criminal justice activities Rehabilitation Attorney fees: $250, only for setting up guardianship for minor who has received award

Arkansas

Crime Victims Reparations Board Office of the Attorney General Community Relations Division

Crime Victims Reparations Board
Office of the Attorney General
Community Relations Division