Are You the Victim of a Crime?
If you or someone you know has been the victim of a violent crime in Minnesota the compensation program may be able to help. The Crime Victims Reparations Board provides financial help to victims and their families for losses incurred as a result of the crime.
Program Overview
Complete Claim Form and W9 Form
The completed claim form and W9 form must be signed and dated and mailed or faxed to:
Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board
445 Minnesota Street, Suite 2300
St. Paul, MN 55101-1515
651-201-7300 or 1-888-622-8799
Fax: 651-296-5787
Email: DPS Justice Programs
Your victim/witness coordinator in your county attorney's office or your local sexual assault or domestic violence program should also have the forms and information for application.
Crime involving an injury or death (Property crimes are not covered)
Crime must have occurred in Minnesota, or in a foreign country without a compensation program (If occurred in another state see the
state links for other state programs)
Crime must be reported to police within 30 days
Claim must be filed within 3 years
Victim must cooperate fully with police and prosecutor
Victim must not have committed a crime or contributed through misconduct
Funeral and burial expenses
Medical and dental bills
Mental health counseling expenses
Child care and household services
Loss of wages
Crime Scene cleanup
Financial support for dependents of a homicide victim
The program pays only those expenses which are not covered by another source such as health insurance, medical assistance, charity care, auto insurance, workman's compensation, vacation/sick leave, short and long term disability, etc.
Pain and suffering, and damaged or stolen money or property are not covered.
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History
The Minnesota Crime Victims Reparations Board is a state program that was established by the Legislature in 1974 to help victims with their financial losses and aid in their recovery from a violent crime.
Our mission is to reduce the economic impact of violent crime on victims and their families by providing direct financial assistance; and to hold criminal offenders accountable for the costs of crime through improved collection of restitution and civil awards.
To learn more about our program and its history, please view our latest Annual Report.