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CRIME VICTIMS REPARATIONS PROGRAM | NEBRASKA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Provides funds to help victims of crimes who have been injured or have suffered a financial loss as a result of the crime. Types of expenses reimbursed include medical expenses, lost wages while under a doctor's care, funeral expenses ($5,000 maximum), headstone/grave marker, counseling or therapy ($2,000 maximum), and crime-scene cleanup ($1,000 maximum).

The program does not cover expenses paid for by other sources, such as insurance, sick leave and paid time off, government programs, or the offender via restitution.

Maximum is $25,000 per incident.

Eligible persons include:
-A victim who suffers bodily injury
-A dependent/legal representative of a homicide victim
-A parent/guardian who is responsible for the medical expenses of a minor
-A person who was injured in a DUI or the driver intended to hit the victim
-A person who was injured while aiding a crime victim or law enforcement officer

Those not eligible include:
-A person injured in a motor vehicle accident
-A person whose actions caused the incident and/or injuries
-A person who helped the offender commit a crime or was injured/killed while committing a crime

Physical Address

301 Centennial Mall South, Lincoln, NE 68509

Application process

Visit website to apply

Fee

None

Required documents

As listed on application

Eligibility

People who are physically or emotionally injured or killed due to a violent crime; a parent or guardian of a minor child who is a victim; dependents who were financially supported by the victim at the time of the homicide; or a person who is injured while aiding a crime victim or assisting a police officer

Languages

English

Service area

Nebraska

Agency info

NEBRASKA COMMISSION ON LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Develops comprehensive plans and coordinates activities related to the improvement of criminal justice administration among state and local agencies.