What Losses May Be Paid

Many victims suffer serious financial harm as a result of  crime. As a victim, you may qualify for up to $46,000 of compensation under California's Victims of Crime Act. Compensation awards pay out-of-pocket expenses (those not fully covered by insurance, civil damages awards, or other compensation programs), including:

Following losses may be paid:

• Medical/Dental Expenses for the victim
• Mental Health Treatment or Counseling
• Wage or Income Loss
• Support Loss for Dependants of a Deceased or Disabled Victim
• Funeral and / or Burial Expenses
• Job Retraining for a Disabled Victim
• Home or Vehicle Modifications for a Disabled Victim
• Home Security Improvements
• Moving / Relocation Expenses

In addition, each of the above losses may have their own limits. You should become aware of these limits before assuming that the Program will pay.

YOU CANNOT BE PAID FOR LOST, DAMAGED OR STOLEN PROPERTY, OR FOR PAIN AND SUFFERING.

YOU DO NOT NEED A LAWYER OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVE TO RECEIVE PAYMENTS.