Program Directory

Indiana

Violent Crime Victim Compensation Fund
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute

101 W. Washington, Suite 1170, East Tower
Indianapolis, IN 46204
(317) 232-1295
FAX: (317) 233-3912
1-800-353-1484 (victims only)

Director: Sandy Warren

Web site: www.in.gov/cji/2348.htm
Application: www.in.gov/cji/files/Victims_Comp_Application.pdf

Created in 1978, the program operates as a part of the Criminal Justice Institute. In addition to victim compensation, the program operates a special procedure to pay for forensic examinations and counseling for eligible sexual-assault victims.

FUNDING
Court costs assessed against offenders are paid to the state, and the compensation program receives a portion thereof. The assessment is automatic. The program also receives 10% of wages earned on work release. The program is eligible for a VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours
Filing period: 180 days; may be extended to two years
Exceptions: For sex crimes, time periods are extended to 2 years
Minimum loss: $100

PROCEDURES
The program director makes decisions on applications.

Appeals: Applicant has 30 days to file an appeal. A hearing officer handles the hearing and makes a determination. The applicant may take a further appeal to the Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $15,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: limit of $1,500 if therapist charges sliding-scale fees based on victim's income; limit of $1,000 if no sliding scale is used; limit of $1,000 for family of victims of homicide, sex assault, and domestic violence
Lost wages/support
Funerals: $3,000
Attorney fees: commensurate with services rendered; limit of 15% of first $5,000 of award and 10% if award exceeds $5,000
Emergency: $500




	Program Directory Indiana Violent Crime Victim Compensation Fund Indiana Criminal Justice Institute 101 W. Washington, Suite 1170, East Tower Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 232-1295 FAX: (317) 233-3912 1-800-353-1484 (victims only) Director: Sandy Warren Web site: www.in.gov/cji/2348.htm Application: www.in.gov/cji/files/Victims_Comp_Application.pdf Created in 1978, the program operates as a part of the Criminal Justice Institute. In addition to victim compensation, the program operates a special procedure to pay for forensic examinations and counseling for eligible sexual-assault victims. FUNDING Court costs assessed against offenders are paid to the state, and the compensation program receives a portion thereof. The assessment is automatic. The program also receives 10% of wages earned on work release. The program is eligible for a VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours Filing period: 180 days; may be extended to two years Exceptions: For sex crimes, time periods are extended to 2 years Minimum loss: $100 PROCEDURES The program director makes decisions on applications. Appeals: Applicant has 30 days to file an appeal. A hearing officer handles the hearing and makes a determination. The applicant may take a further appeal to the Criminal Justice Institute Board of Trustees. BENEFITS Maximum award: $15,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: limit of $1,500 if therapist charges sliding-scale fees based on victim's income; limit of $1,000 if no sliding scale is used; limit of $1,000 for family of victims of homicide, sex assault, and domestic violence Lost wages/support Funerals: $3,000 Attorney fees: commensurate with services rendered; limit of 15% of first $5,000 of award and 10% if award exceeds $5,000 Emergency: $500

Indiana

Violent Crime Victim Compensation Fund Indiana Criminal Justice Institute

Violent Crime Victim Compensation Fund
Indiana Criminal Justice Institute