Crime Victim Compensation | Iowa Department of Justice
Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
Eligibility
Required documents
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.