Victim Compensation
The Michigan Crime Victim Compensation
Act may provide financial assistance to crime
victims who are injured, lose earnings or support because of a crime. The Crime Victim
Advocate will answer any questions you might have concerning the Act and provide
the forms necessary to make a claim.
To be eligible for compensation:
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You must be a resident of the State of Michigan.
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The crime must have happened in the Stateof Michigan.
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The crime must have been reported to thepolice within 48 hours and the victim must
cooperate with the investigation.
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The person must have a $200 or greater out of pocket medical expense and/or loss of two continuous weeks of earnings or support.
(Waived for disabled or retired persons and for emergency room expenses for sexual assault victims.)
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In the case of death, a claim may be filed bya family member.
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Expenses or losses that are covered by personal insurance or that can be paid byanother source will not be covered.
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PROPERTY LOSS IS NOT COVERED.
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A claim must be filed within one year from the date of the crime or one year of thedeath of the victim. (Sexual assault casesmust be filed within one year from date of reporting.)
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