Crime Victims Compensation

• Innocent victims who have been physically or emotionally injured, in a violent crime in North Dakota or where a compensation program is not available, and required medical care.
• North Dakota residents injured by an act of terrorism in a foreign country.
• Dependents of a homicide victim.
• Individuals who assume responsibility for funeral and/or medical expenses of a homicide victim

If all the statements below are true, you may be able to get help from the Crime Victims Compensation Program for crime related expenses.

• The crime was reported to police within 96 hours (four days) of the crime or discovery of the crime.
• This application is being filed within one year of the date of reporting the crime to law enforcement.
• The victim suffered physical or emotional injuries as a result of a violent crime, drunk driving, or hit and run.
• The victim cooperated with the reasonable requests of law enforcement.
• The victim did NOT provoke or incite the crime.
• The victim was NOT assisting in, attempting to, or committing a criminal act at the time he/she was injured.
• The applicant is the victim, or a parent or guardian who is responsible for the victim's care and expenses.

• Reasonable medical and mental health treatment and prescribed medication.
• Wage loss.
• Replacement services loss (expenses incurred for services the claimant would normally have performed).
• Funeral expenses.
• Dependent's economic loss (loss of child support paid by deceased victim).

• No recovery is available for property loss or damage.

• Wage loss is limited to an award of not more than $300.00 per week up to 16 weeks.
• Allowable funeral expenses are limited to $5,000.00.
• Total recovery may not exceed $25,000.00.

• The CVC Program is a payer of last resort. CVC Program staff shall ensure, to the best of their ability, that all known and applicable insurance benefits, and collateral sources have been applied. CVC Program may search for and ask about the existence of crowdfunding or GoFundMe fundraising dollars, which may be considered a collateral source. 

• If restitution is paid, expenses paid by the program must be reimbursed.
• If there is recovery through civil suit, reimbursement may be required for expenses already paid, or a claim may be denied if the recovery is more than the victim's economic loss.
• The program must be informed, in writing, of any impending civil suit.

Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing CVC application or claim reimbursement requests. If you have questions about the application or claim reimbursement after this time, please contact us at DOCRcompensation@nd.gov. 

Complete all applicable information in the application.  A separate application must be completed for each victim.

A delay may result in the processing of your application if all applicable information is not provided. Information about this claim is confidential and will not be released to another person, unless that person is included as a claimant or as otherwise required by law.

COMPLETION: Is voluntary but is required if requesting Crime Victim Compensation. Information on this form is exempt from disclosure under North Dakota Century Code 54-23.4-17.

Applicants should understand that filing false information is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by a $3000 fine and/or 360 days imprisonment.

CVC Application Tips

Clicking the link below will take you to the online application for Crime Victim’s Compensation:

Crime Victim's Compensation Application 

Work Loss Forms:
Employers Report
Physicians Report

Release of Information

Mental Health Policy and Provider Form

First Link Helpline - Provides confidential service offering listening and support, referrals to resources/help, and crisis intervention 24 hours a day.
https://myfirstlink.org

Legal Services of North Dakota - Provides free legal assistance to low-income or elderly individuals.
Phone: 1-866-621-9886 (Over Age 60)
             1-800-634-5263 (Under Age 60)
https://lsnd.org/

Mental Health Program Directory - Locate ND mental health programs and services. 
www.hhs.nd.gov/behavioral-health/directory/search/default.aspx

ND Domestic Violence & Sexual Violence Coalition – ND victim advocacy centers that can help with safety planning, finding shelter, obtaining a protection order, and more. 
Phone: 701.255.6240
https://nddsvc.org/find-help 

ND Adult Protective Services Hotline - If you have a concern about possible abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect of someone who might be a vulnerable adult, learn how to report your concerns. 
Phone: 855-462-5465  Crisis Line: 855-644-6277 
www.hhs.nd.gov/adults-and-aging/reporting

ND Regional Human Service Centers – Provides behavioral health services to North Dakotans.  
Phone: 701-328-2310 
www.hhs.nd.gov/HSC

211 - Information & Referral Helpline –connects individuals and families in need with community and government agencies that can help
Call: 211

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or Text*: 988
Chat: https://988lifeline.org/chat

Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
Call or Text*: 800-4-A-CHILD (800-422-4453)
Chat: https://childhelphotline.org

Cyber Civil Rights Initiative Intimate Image Abuse Helpline
Call: 844-878-2274

Disaster Distress Helpline – 24/7 hotline that provides disaster assistance counseling related to natural or human-caused disasters
Call or Text*: 800-985-5990

IdentityTheft.gov
English: https://identitytheft.gov
Español: https://robodeidentidad.gov

love is respect (dating abuse)
Call: 866-331-9474
Text*: LOVEIS to 22522
Chat: https://loveisrespect.org

National Crime Victim Bar Association: Finding an Attorney
https://victimbar.org/finding-an-attorney

National Domestic Violence Hotline
Call: 800-799-7233
Text*: START to 88788
Chat: https://thehotline.org

National Elder Fraud Hotline    
Call: 833-FRAUD-11 (833-372-8311)

National Human Trafficking Hotline
Call: 888-373-7888
Text*: 233733
Chat: https://humantraffickinghotline.org/chat

National Organization of Parents Of Murdered Children
Call: 888-818-POMC (888-818-7662)
www.pomc.org

National Runaway Safeline    
Call: 800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929)
Chat: www.1800runaway.org

National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call: 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673)
Text*: HOPE to 64673
Chat: https://hotline.rainn.org/online
Español: https://hotline.rainn.org/es

StrongHearts Native Helpline (domestic, dating, and sexual violence support for Native Americans)    
Call or Text*: 844-7NATIVE (844-762-8483)
Chat: https://strongheartshelpline.org

* Message and data rates may apply for text hotlines.

The Crime Victims Compensation Program is authorized and governed by North Dakota Century Code (NDCC) 54-23.4 and Article 94-03 of the North Dakota Administrative Rules. The Administrative Rules became effective January 1, 2017.

ND Administrative Rule Chapter:

94-03-01  General Administration

94-03-02  Definitions

94-03-03  Application for Compensation

94-03-04  Rehearing or Appeal