Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Board - Crime Victim Compensation

Description:

May provide compensation for medical expenses, temporary total disability, permanent partial/total disability, death benefits for crime victims or their survivors for crimes committed in Arkansas if they meet eligibility requirements. Possible financial assistance includes medical/dental, counseling/mental health, work loss, funeral costs, loss of support for dependents, crime scene clean-up and travel/lodging expenses. Eligible victims can get up to $10,000 for medical, lost wages, funeral expenses, etc. Victims of catastrophic injury can get up to $25,000.

Hours:

Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

Print application online or have application mailed to claimant/victim; Must have at least one medical bill related to the victimization and a copy of the incident report.

Program Fees:

No fee

Eligibility:

Victims of violent crime in Arkansas that involve injuries and their immediate family members. An incident report must have been filed within 72 hours of the crime and claims cannot be for a pre-existing condition; claims must be filed within one year of the incident. Does not cover property damage or attorney's fees.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 20, 2023

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State