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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.

Physical Address

Lucas State Office Building, Des Moines, IA 50319

Hours

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

Fax

(515) 281-8199

Application process

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

Fee

None

Required documents

Compensation application filed with our office

Eligibility

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

Languages

Arabic, English, French, Spanish

Service area

Iowa

Agency info

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Attorney General for the state of Iowa.