Created in 1986, the program operates as a division of the Idaho Industrial Commission.
Bureau Chief. George Gutierrez

FUNDING
The program receives $25 per misdemeanor, $50 per felony, and $200 per count for any sex-offense conviction. The assessment is automatically made in every case. The program receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Reporting period: 72 hours Filing period: 1 year Exceptions: Good-cause exception construed liberally, especially in cases involving minors, domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse
PROCEDURES
Case manager makes the initial determination of eligibility. If the claim is to be awarded, notice is sent to the claimant and to providers, who are asked to send bills for evaluation and payment.
Appeals: Claimant has 20 days to petition the program director for reconsideration of any award or order or, alternatively, 45 days to request a hearing with the commissioners of the Industrial Commission. The claimant's final appeal is through a motion for reconsideration to the commission.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000 Compensable Costs (with limits)

• Medical expenses
• Mental health counseling: $2,500 for direct victims; $500 for each family member of homicide and sex assault victims (maximum of $1,500 per family)
• Lost wages/support: $175 per week
• Funeral and burial: $2,500
• Replacement services
• Travel: to obtain medical treatment
• Rehabilitation
• Attorney fees: not to exceed 5% of award
• Emergency awards available

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