State Agency Crime Victim Compensation Program - Oregon

The Crime Victims Assistance Section has responsibility for compensation and for ads federal and state victim services grants. The program was created in 1978. Director: Connie Gallagher FUNDING The program receives 8% of offender-paid assessments imposed as follows: $100 for felonies, $60 for misdemeanors, $90 for drunk driving, and $30 for offenses punishable only by a fine. The program returns 50% of those collections to prosecutors maintaining comprehensive victim service programs. The program also receives 60% of punitive damages awarded in civil cases. The program receives a VOCA grant annually. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Reporting period: 72 hours Filing period: 6 months, with good-cause waiver Exceptions: For child victims, time periods begin at date of disclosure PROCEDURES Claims examiners review all applications, working with other examiners and the director on questionable claims. All decisions are reviewed by the director or assistant director. Appeals: No time limit within which to request reconsideration. Department has 30 days to reconsider. Applicant has 60 days after that to file appeal to the Workers Compensation Board. BENEFITS Maximum award: $44,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses: $20,000 Mental health counseling: $20,000 for direct victims and family in homicides; $10,000 for children who witness domestic violence Lost wages/support: $400 per week up to $20,000 limit Funerals: $3,500 Travel: mileage reimbursement for medical/counseling treatment if over 60 miles round-trip, to maximum of $3,000 Rehabilitation: $4,000 Emergency: $1,000 Oregon