Crime Victim Compensation
Under the California Victims of Crime (VOC) Program
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Certain victims of crime may be eligible to
receive payments from the Restitution Fund for unreimbursed
(from any source) losses directly resulting from a crime.
Such crimes include but are not limited to: rape, child abuse,
robbery (not burglary), domestic violence, assault, or if
a family member was a homicide victim. Money will not remove
a victim's pain or bring back a loved one, but it may help
a victim and/or their families restart their lives.
Losses that may be covered:
- Medical/dental
- Mental health counseling
- Wage/income
- Financial support
- Job training
- Funeral/burial
Losses NOT covered: (While these losses are not covered
under VOC,
they may be recoverable through court ordered restitution during
the defendant's sentencing or a civil lawsuit).
- Personal property losses, including cash
- Pain and suffering
For more information about the Victims of Crime Program or to
request an application
form or brochure explaining the eligibility requirements, please
contact:
Office of the District Attorney, Crime Victims' Assistance
Program at (805) 654-3622 |
