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CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION | IOWA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Offers help to victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). It is funded entirely by fines and penalties paid by criminals (not by taxpayers). Program can pay for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). Can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation expenses and travel.

Location

Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319

Fax

(515) 281-8199

Hours

Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

Call or visit for application or visit the website www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov

Required documents

Eligibility

Crime must generally be reported with in 72 hours with some exceptions, application with IA Crime Victim Assistance office

Fee

None

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Agency info

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Attorney General for the state of Iowa.