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/parole/victim_comp.htm

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 an annual appropriation, along with a 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: $3,000
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/parole/victim_comp.htm 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 an annual appropriation, along with a 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: $3,000 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