FUNDING
The program receives $20 DUI license-
reinstatements; a $20 administrative fee imposed
at the writing of each bail bond, plus 100% of
bail forfeitures; court assessments of any amount
more than $11.00; and 5% of prison-industry
wages earned in excess of minimum wage.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Reporting period: 5 days, or within 5 days of
when crime can reasonably be reported
Filing period: 1 year
Exceptions: Good cause exception to extend filing
period up to 18 months more; child
victim has until age of 21 to file claim, if
crime is reported
Financial hardship: Income less expenses determine whether hardship exists
Out-of-state residents are now eligible for crimes
committed in Nevada.
PROCEDURES
Once application is received, the program
routinely requests victim to come in for an interview (if local) or arranges for a telephone interview as part of claims analysis. The compensation officer in each regional office makes decision
based on interview and document analysis.
Appeals: The applicant has 15 days to
appeal to a hearing officer, who holds a hearing
and renders decision. A further right exists to
appeal to an appeals officer, who holds hearing
and makes a new decision. A final appeal may be
made to the Board of Examiners, which consists
of the governor, attorney general, and secretary of
state.
BENEFITS
Maximum award: $50,000
Each quarter, the Board of Examiners determines anticipated awards and anticipated income
to determine what percentage of expenses requested can be paid. If awards are projected to
exceed income, board will pay a percentage of
expenses (this has ranged from 55% to 100% in
recent quarters).
Compensable Costs (with limits)