Minnesota Crime Victims Reparation Board - Minnesota Office of Justice Programs - Crime Victim Justice Unit
Financial compensation for victims of violent crimes to assist with medical expenses, mental health counseling and economic support. Funeral expenses for family in case of death of a crime victim up to a maximum of $6500. Also covers death or injury from some DWIs, hit and runs, and criminal vehicular operation.
Last assured
03/26/2024
Physical Address
445 Minnesota Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101
Hours
8 am - 4 Monday - Friday
Voice
Fax
(651)296-5787
Voice
(651)205-4827
Application process
Call or walk in for a claim form and submit by mail or fax
Required documents
Application/claim form; police report; verification of expenses and losses
Eligibility
- Claimant must have been a victim of violent crime in Minnesota or immediate family member of a deceased victim, or a Minnesota resident victimized in a foreign country that does not have a compensation program - Claim must be for more than $50; crime must have been reported to police within 30 days, except in cases of child abuse and sexual assault - Victim must cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors - Victim must file with the Board before three years has elapsed (there are some exceptions for child abuse) - Victim must not have contributed to the crime through misconduct or illegal activity - Victim can claim up to a maximum of $50,000; however, there are caps on certain expenses, and applicants must use other forms of insurance first. - Serves all of Minnesota
Languages
Hmong
Somali
Spanish
Service area
MN
Agency info
Minnesota Office of Justice Programs - Crime Victim Justice Unit
Provides information and referral, assistance in navigating the criminal justice system, and investigation of crime victim rights violations and mistreatment