Program Directory

Maryland

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Department of Public Safety
and Correctional Services

Suite 206, Plaza Office Center
6776 Reisterstown Road
Baltimore, MD 21215-2340
(410) 585-3010; 888-679-9347
FAX: (410) 764-3815

Web site: www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/vs_cicb.shtml
Application: www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/pdfs/claim.pdf

Executive Director: Robin Woolford
Board: Samuel T. Daniels, Sr., Athena Graves, John W. Derr, Sandy Roberts

Created in 1969, the board operates within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The secretary of the department appoints 5 board members, no more than 4 of whom may be from the same political party, with the approval of the governor and the advice and consent of the Senate. One board member must be an attorney. Terms are 5 years, with 3 members serving non-overlapping terms.

FUNDING
The program receives $22.50 per circuit court case, $12.50 per district court case, and $3.00 per traffic citation. A VOCA grant is received annually.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours
Filing period: 180 days
Exceptions: For good cause, filing period may be extended to 3 years for crimes committed after 10/1/04 (2 years for crimes before that date); requirements may be waived for child victims
Minimum loss: $100

PROCEDURES
Board members individually review claims prepared by program staff. Three signatures are required for a decision to be rendered. Notice of the decision is sent to the applicant. If the applicant accepts, the program makes payment.

Appeals: Applicant has 15 days to seek reconsideration by the board, and 30 days to ask for a hearing of the full board. A further appeal may be taken in the circuit court.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $45,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: $5,000; up to $1,000 each family member up to the $5,000 maximum
Lost wages/support: $25,000; with catastrophic, total injury, an additional $25,000 may be awarded; up to 30 days of lost wages for parents caring for injured child
Funerals: $5,000
Crime-scene cleanup: $250
Attorney fees: board determines, only in lost-wage cases
Emergency: $1,000; for crimes after 10/1/04, $2,000




	Program Directory Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services Suite 206, Plaza Office Center 6776 Reisterstown Road Baltimore, MD 21215-2340 (410) 585-3010; 888-679-9347 FAX: (410) 764-3815 Web site: www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/vs_cicb.shtml Application: www.dpscs.state.md.us/victimservs/pdfs/claim.pdf Executive Director: Robin Woolford Board: Samuel T. Daniels, Sr., Athena Graves, John W. Derr, Sandy Roberts Created in 1969, the board operates within the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. The secretary of the department appoints 5 board members, no more than 4 of whom may be from the same political party, with the approval of the governor and the advice and consent of the Senate. One board member must be an attorney. Terms are 5 years, with 3 members serving non-overlapping terms. FUNDING The program receives $22.50 per circuit court case, $12.50 per district court case, and $3.00 per traffic citation. A VOCA grant is received annually. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours Filing period: 180 days Exceptions: For good cause, filing period may be extended to 3 years for crimes committed after 10/1/04 (2 years for crimes before that date); requirements may be waived for child victims Minimum loss: $100 PROCEDURES Board members individually review claims prepared by program staff. Three signatures are required for a decision to be rendered. Notice of the decision is sent to the applicant. If the applicant accepts, the program makes payment. Appeals: Applicant has 15 days to seek reconsideration by the board, and 30 days to ask for a hearing of the full board. A further appeal may be taken in the circuit court. BENEFITS Maximum award: $45,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: $5,000; up to $1,000 each family member up to the $5,000 maximum Lost wages/support: $25,000; with catastrophic, total injury, an additional $25,000 may be awarded; up to 30 days of lost wages for parents caring for injured child Funerals: $5,000 Crime-scene cleanup: $250 Attorney fees: board determines, only in lost-wage cases Emergency: $1,000; for crimes after 10/1/04, $2,000

Maryland

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Department of Public Safety
and Correctional Services