Program Directory

Nebraska

Crime Victim Reparations Program
Commission on Law Enforcement

P.O. Box 94946
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 471-2194
FAX: (402) 471-2837

Web site: www.ncc.state.ne.us/services_programs/crime_victim_reparations.htm

Chief, Grants Division: Nancy Steeves; Federal Aid Administrator: Jennifer Kirkpatrick

The reparations program was created in 1979. A Crime Victims Reparations Committee consisting of five members appointed by the governor, subject to approval of the legislature, meets quarterly to hear appeals of decisions made by administrative staff. The program administrator also manages federal victim assistance grants for the state

FUNDING
The program receives an annual appropriation, as well as 5% of prison-industry wages paid to inmates. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours
Filing period: 2 years
Exceptions: Good cause
Financial hardship: Most victims meet financial need test based on financial resources (cash on hand, earnings, stocks, equity, autos, farm equipment)

PROCEDURES
After the claims specialist performs work on the application, the case is presented to a hearing officer for decision making. The claimant must submit all bills within two years from the date of the incident.

Appeals: The applicant has 30 days to appeal in writing. The Crime Victims Reparations Committee holds a quarterly hearing to make determinations on appeals. The applicant has 30 days to appeal the committee's decision to district court.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $10,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: $2,000
Lost wages/support: $600 weekly maximum; parent caring for badly injured minor may receive lost wages
Funerals: $5,000
Crime-scene cleanup: $1,000
Attorney fees: no more than 5% of award, paid in addition to the award
Emergency: $500




	Program Directory Nebraska Crime Victim Reparations Program Commission on Law Enforcement P.O. Box 94946 Lincoln, NE 68509 (402) 471-2194 FAX: (402) 471-2837 Web site: www.ncc.state.ne.us/services_programs/crime_victim_reparations.htm Chief, Grants Division: Nancy Steeves; Federal Aid Administrator: Jennifer Kirkpatrick The reparations program was created in 1979. A Crime Victims Reparations Committee consisting of five members appointed by the governor, subject to approval of the legislature, meets quarterly to hear appeals of decisions made by administrative staff. The program administrator also manages federal victim assistance grants for the state FUNDING The program receives an annual appropriation, as well as 5% of prison-industry wages paid to inmates. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours Filing period: 2 years Exceptions: Good cause Financial hardship: Most victims meet financial need test based on financial resources (cash on hand, earnings, stocks, equity, autos, farm equipment) PROCEDURES After the claims specialist performs work on the application, the case is presented to a hearing officer for decision making. The claimant must submit all bills within two years from the date of the incident. Appeals: The applicant has 30 days to appeal in writing. The Crime Victims Reparations Committee holds a quarterly hearing to make determinations on appeals. The applicant has 30 days to appeal the committee's decision to district court. BENEFITS Maximum award: $10,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: $2,000 Lost wages/support: $600 weekly maximum; parent caring for badly injured minor may receive lost wages Funerals: $5,000 Crime-scene cleanup: $1,000 Attorney fees: no more than 5% of award, paid in addition to the award Emergency: $500

Nebraska

Crime Victim Reparations Program Commission on Law Enforcement

Crime Victim Reparations Program
Commission on Law Enforcement