Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Program | Arkansas Department of Public Safety

Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Program

Program administered by the Department of Public Safety on behalf of the Crime Victims Reparations Board, provides financial compensation to victims who have suffered personal injury or death as the result of violent crime.Eligible victims may qualify for up to $10,000 for medical care, counseling, lost wages, funeral expenses, crime scene clean up and loss of support for dependents of deceased victims. Victims suffering catastrophic injuries may qualify for up to $25,000. Eligible victims may be awarded reparations regardless of whether there has been an arrest or conviction related to the crime.Additionally, the Sexual Assault Reimbursement Program allows evidence to be collected after a sexual assault has been committed without the victim bearing the burden of the expense, and it pays for ambulance services and medical or legal examinations.

Physical Address

1 State Police Plaza Drive, Little Rock, AR 72209

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm;

Application process

Victims may apply for compensation by submitting an application to the Arkansas Crime Victim's Reparations office. Applications are available from the Arkansas Crime Victim's Reparations office or from one of Arkansas's 28 elected prosecutors. It is also available for download at the following URL:https://portal-assets.ark.org/185/files/CVRB%20Application.pdf

Fee

No fees

Eligibility

. Victim of a violent crime. Minor child of eligible victim. Spouse, parent, sibling and grandparent of eligible victim. Non-immediate family member who resided in the same household as a deceased victim. Individual who discovers a homicide victim's body. Person injured by an act of terrorism outside the United States. An Arkansas resident victimized in another State that does not have a compensation program

Languages

English

Service area

AR

Agency info

Arkansas Department of Public Safety

Agency works through its boards and divisions to serve the citizens of the State of Arkansas through: Law enforcement services Guarding against hazardous materials Providing financial support for victims of crime Emergency preparedness and response Homeland security.