State Agency Crime Victim Compensation Program - Maine

The program began operating in July 1993. The attorney general appoints a Victims' Compensation Board consisting of three members: one physician, one attorney, and one with experience providing victim services. Executive Director: Deborah Shaw Rice Board members: William Frank, M.D. (chair), Marilyn DiBonaventuro, Nancy Schiff-Slater FUNDING The program receives $25 for felonies and $10 for misdemeanors. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Reporting period: 5 days Filing period: 1 year or 60 days of discovery of injury or compensable loss, whichever is later Exceptions: Good cause, with specific exception for child victims PROCEDURES Program director makes recommendations to the board, which makes decision by unanimous vote of those present (at least 2 members must be present). Appeals: Applicant may request a denovo hearing before the full board within 30 days of the board's initial decision. An appeal may be taken to the superior court. BENEFITS Maximum award: $7,500 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses: 75% of charges or of balance after insurance payments Mental health counseling Lost wages/support Funerals: $2,000, plus reasonable related costs Crime-scene cleanup Maine