Need a Protection Order?
You May Qualify For Funds To Hire an Attorney at No Expense to You!
WHO MAY BE ELIGIBLE?
- Innocent victims of violent crime
- Someone who legally assumes the financial responsibility on behalf of a victim of a violent crime
- For crimes resulting in death, the dependants of that victim or someone assuming the financial responsibility for that victim/family member
- In certain crimes, family members may be eligible for compensation
WHO IS NOT ELIGIBLE?
- The Offender
- Anyone who engaged in a felony of violence or drug trafficking within 10 years prior to the crime that caused the injury or during the pendency of the claim
- A victim or claimant who has been convicted of a felony within 10 years prior to the crime that caused the injury or during the pendency of the claim
- A claimant who has been convicted of a child endangering or domestic violence offense within 10 years prior to the crime that caused the injury or during the pendency of the claim.