Office of Crime Victim Services
Crime Victim Compensation Frequently Asked Questions
Restitution Questions
♦What is the difference between restitution and compensation?
♦If restitution is ordered to me, why should I apply for CVC?
♦I sent my bills to the DA's office already. Can't you just get copies of the bills from them?
♦How does the Da's office know what CVC pays on my claim?
♦What if the offender has been ordered to pay my costs through restitution?
General Questions
Lost Wages Questions
Medical Treatment/Counseling Questions
What is the difference between restitution and compensation?
Restitution is ordered by the judge (court) at sentencing when an offender has been convicted of a crime. The offender is responsible to pay restitution if ordered by the court. Compensation is a fund available to assist eligible crime victims with their allowable expenses that are the result of a crime.
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If restitution is ordered to me, why should I apply for CVC?
Offenders may be ordered to pay restitution, but may be unable to pay for a variety of reasons. By applying for compensation, if a claim is found eligible, the victim is assured of getting eligible expenses reimbursed timely.
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Offenders may be ordered to pay restitution, but may be unable to pay for a variety of reasons. By applying for compensation, if a claim is found eligible, the victim is assured of getting eligible expenses reimbursed timely.
In order to be sure we have all bills and insurance forms, etc., applicants must send their bills and related documents directly to this Program as well as to the DA’s office if there is a pending case. Some costs can be ordered to be paid as restitution that may not be allowable to be paid by CVC.
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How does the DA’s office know what CVC pays on my claim?
The Program informs the DA’s office of all payments made on cases.
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What if the offender has been ordered to pay my costs through restitution?
If restitution is ordered and the offender is able to begin to make payments right away, the Program will not make payments. If the offender has been ordered to pay restitution but is incarcerated or unemployed, the Program will make payment and inform Probation and Parole of our payments so the offender will be held responsible for repaying this Program.
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