Belgium
Belgium has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation
to victims who suffer serious criminal injuries.
Eligibility Requirements
Report to Police: Yes.
Filing Period: 1 year after the sentence or 1 year after conclusion of the instructing magistrate if the
offender is unknown.
Claimants
Procedures
Victims must report the date, place, and details of the crime to the police. They must also provide the program with a full list of injuries and losses incurred.
Applicants can obtain a compensation application from the above address.
Benefits & Award Limits
There is no maximum award limit.
Compensable Costs
Emergency Awards
The program does not provide emergency compensation awards.
Funding Sources
The program is funded through fines imposed on convicted offenders and other sources.