FUNDING
The program receives an annual appropriation, along with a VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Reporting period: 72 hours
Filing period: 1 year
Exceptions: Good cause; for child abuse and molestation victims, report must be made within 3 years after 18th birthday

PROCEDURES
Administrator performs work on applications, and makes decisions on eligibility and benefits. Appeals: Applicant has 30 days to submit in writing a request for informal review. The director of the Division of Parole and Probation reviews and makes a determination. Applicant may then seek a formal hearing before the Office of Administrative Hearings which provides a recommended finding to the director of the Department of Corrections, who makes a final decision. The applicant may appeal to district court.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

• Medical expenses: 80% of billed charges
• Mental health counseling: 80% of charges
• Lost wages/support: up to $300 per week
• Funerals: $3,000
• Replacement services: housekeeping and child care
• Travel: to obtain treatment
• Rehabilitation
• Attorney fees: may not exceed the lesser of 20% of compensation awarded or $1,000
• Emergency awards

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