Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program

Description:

Operating remotely until further notice.
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State program that provides reimbursement for expenses incurred from being victimized by violent crime. Funds available for eligible expenses including funeral and burial, lost wages, tuition loss, relocation, counseling and transportation, medical expenses including hospital and dental.

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Intake Process:

(1) Download application and instructions from website, complete and return to address provided, OR
(2) Complete and submit online application from the website
(3) Send copies of all relevant documents requested
(4) If initial application is approved, applicant will get additional forms sent to them to be completed and returned within 30 days

Program Fees:

No fees

Languages:

Spanish, English, Polish

Eligibility:

Applicants must be:

(1) Victim of a violent crime at least 18 years of age, OR
(2) Parent of legal guardian of a violent crime victim under 18 years of age or legally disabled, OR
(3) Relative of the victim if the victim is deceased

Victim of a violent crime is:

(1) Person killed or injured in Illinois
(2) Parent, spouse or child of a person killed or injured in Illinois
(3) Person killed or injured while trying to help a victim
(4) Person who is a witness to the violent crime
(5) Person called as a witness by the prosecution
(6) Resident of Illinois injured in a county without a victim compensation program

Handicap Accessible?

No

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

August 28, 2023

Address Listings

Legal Status:

Government - State