Crime Victim Compensation | Iowa Department of Justice

Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319

Eligibility

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

Required documents

Compensation application filed with our office

Application process

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

Fees

None

Service area

IA

Description

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.

Providing organization

Iowa Department of Justice

Attorney General for the state of Iowa.