State Agency Crime Victim Compensation Program - North Dakota

Created in 1975, the program became a unit of the Division of Parole and Probation in 1993. The program also handles VOCA assistance grants. Administrator: Paul J. Coughlin 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