Program Directory

North Dakota

Crime Victims Compensation Program
Division of Parole and Probation

Box 5521
Bismarck, ND 58506-5521
(701) 328-6195
FAX: (701) 328-6186
1-800-445-2322 (in-state)

www.nd.gov/docr/programs/victims/viccomp.html

Administrator: Paul J. Coughlin

Created in 1975, the program became a unit of the Division of Parole and Probation in 1993. The program also handles VOCA assistance grants.

FUNDING
The program receives spending authority every two years to use funds generated from probation and parole supervision fees, along with prison-industry money. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant..

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours
Filing period: 1 year
Exceptions: Good cause; for child abuse and molestation victims, report must be made within 3 years after 18th birthday

PROCEDURES
Administrator performs work on applications, and makes decisions on eligibility and benefits.

Appeals: Applicant has 30 days to submit in writing a request for informal review. The director of the Division of Parole and Probation reviews and makes a determination. Applicant may then seek a formal hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings which provides a recommended finding to the director of the Department of Corrections, who makes a final decision. The applicant may appeal to district court.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses: 80% of billed charges
Mental health counseling: 80% of charges
Lost wages/support: up to $300 per week
Funerals: $5,000
Replacement services: housekeeping and child care
Travel: to obtain medical treatment
Rehabilitation
Attorney fees: may not exceed the lesser of 20% of compensation awarded or $1,000
Emergency awards




	Program Directory North Dakota Crime Victims Compensation Program Division of Parole and Probation Box 5521 Bismarck, ND 58506-5521 (701) 328-6195 FAX: (701) 328-6186 1-800-445-2322 (in-state) www.nd.gov/docr/programs/victims/viccomp.html Administrator: Paul J. Coughlin Created in 1975, the program became a unit of the Division of Parole and Probation in 1993. The program also handles VOCA assistance grants. FUNDING The program receives spending authority every two years to use funds generated from probation and parole supervision fees, along with prison-industry money. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant.. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours Filing period: 1 year Exceptions: Good cause; for child abuse and molestation victims, report must be made within 3 years after 18th birthday PROCEDURES Administrator performs work on applications, and makes decisions on eligibility and benefits. Appeals: Applicant has 30 days to submit in writing a request for informal review. The director of the Division of Parole and Probation reviews and makes a determination. Applicant may then seek a formal hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings which provides a recommended finding to the director of the Department of Corrections, who makes a final decision. The applicant may appeal to district court. BENEFITS Maximum award: $25,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses: 80% of billed charges Mental health counseling: 80% of charges Lost wages/support: up to $300 per week Funerals: $5,000 Replacement services: housekeeping and child care Travel: to obtain medical treatment Rehabilitation Attorney fees: may not exceed the lesser of 20% of compensation awarded or $1,000 Emergency awards

North Dakota

Crime Victims Compensation Program Division of Parole and Probation

Crime Victims Compensation Program
Division of Parole and Probation