Program Directory

South Dakota

Crime Victims' Compensation Program
Department of Social Services

Office of Adult Services and Aging
700 Governor's Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2291
(605) 773-6317
FAX: (605) 773-6834
1-800-696-9476 (in-state only)

Web site: www.sdvictims.com

Program Manager: Cynthia Greving
Board members: Sharon Kallemyn (chair), Lynette Eiseman, Dr. Jerome Howe, Fred Eisenbraun, Judy Hines

South Dakota's program was created in 1992. A five-member commission serves as an appellate and policy-making authority for the program. The governor appoints three commissioners, consisting of a law enforcement officer, a physician, and a victim service provider; the chief justice of the state supreme court appoints one member; and the attorney general appoints one member.

FUNDING
The program receives $2.50 on every criminal conviction, including traffic violations. The program also receives VOCA funding.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days
Filing period: 1 year
Exceptions: Good cause waiver applied for children, elderly, domestic violence and sexual assault victims

PROCEDURES
Program investigators have authority to determine awards up to $3,000. If the claim is more than $3,000, or if the claim is especially difficult, it is brought to case management for a decision by the the program manager.

Appeals: The applicant may appeal the decision to the commission. Decisions of the commission are final.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $15,000

Compensable costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: 24 sessions for primary victims; 18 sessions for family members in homicides; 6 sessions for parents of juvenile victims and spouses of rape victims
Lost wages/support: includes up to 40 hours for parents caring for children
Funerals: $6,500
Replacement services: housekeeping and child care
Crime-scene cleanup/evidence:$1,000 for homicide-scene cleanup; $500 for clothing/personal items used for evidence
Travel: mileage reimbursement of up to $720 to attend treatment
Rehabilitation
Emergency: $1,000




	Program Directory South Dakota Crime Victims' Compensation Program Department of Social Services Office of Adult Services and Aging 700 Governor's Drive Pierre, SD 57501-2291 (605) 773-6317 FAX: (605) 773-6834 1-800-696-9476 (in-state only) Web site: www.sdvictims.com Program Manager: Cynthia Greving Board members: Sharon Kallemyn (chair), Lynette Eiseman, Dr. Jerome Howe, Fred Eisenbraun, Judy Hines South Dakota's program was created in 1992. A five-member commission serves as an appellate and policy-making authority for the program. The governor appoints three commissioners, consisting of a law enforcement officer, a physician, and a victim service provider; the chief justice of the state supreme court appoints one member; and the attorney general appoints one member. FUNDING The program receives $2.50 on every criminal conviction, including traffic violations. The program also receives VOCA funding. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days Filing period: 1 year Exceptions: Good cause waiver applied for children, elderly, domestic violence and sexual assault victims PROCEDURES Program investigators have authority to determine awards up to $3,000. If the claim is more than $3,000, or if the claim is especially difficult, it is brought to case management for a decision by the the program manager. Appeals: The applicant may appeal the decision to the commission. Decisions of the commission are final. BENEFITS Maximum award: $15,000 Compensable costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: 24 sessions for primary victims; 18 sessions for family members in homicides; 6 sessions for parents of juvenile victims and spouses of rape victims Lost wages/support: includes up to 40 hours for parents caring for children Funerals: $6,500 Replacement services: housekeeping and child care Crime-scene cleanup/evidence:$1,000 for homicide-scene cleanup; $500 for clothing/personal items used for evidence Travel: mileage reimbursement of up to $720 to attend treatment Rehabilitation Emergency: $1,000

South Dakota

Crime Victims' Compensation Program Department of Social Services

Crime Victims' Compensation Program
Department of Social Services