Program Directory

Idaho

Crime Victims Compensation Program
Idaho Industrial Commission

317 Main Street
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, 1D 83720-0041
(208) 334-6080
FAX: (208) 334-5145
1-800-950-2110

Web site: www.iic.idaho.gov/cv/crimevictims.htm
Application: www.iic.idaho.gov/forms/cv/cvcpapp.pdf

Bureau Chief. George Gutierrez

Created in 1986, the program operates as a division of the Idaho Industrial Commission. Along with paying crime victim compensation, the program serves as the designated payment source for sexual assault examinations performed in the state.

FUNDING
The program receives $25 per misdemeanor, $50 per felony, and $200 per count for any sex-offense conviction. The program receives an annual VOCA compensation grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours

Filing period: 1 year

Exceptions: Good-cause exception construed liberally, especially in cases involving minors, domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse

PROCEDURES
Case manager makes the initial determination of eligibility. If the claim is found eligible, notice is sent to the claimant and to providers, who are asked to send bills for evaluation and payment.

Appeals: Claimant has 20 days to petition the program director for reconsideration of any award or order or, alternatively, 45 days to request a hearing with the commissioners of the Industrial Commission. The claimant's final appeal is through a motion for reconsideration to the commission.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: $2,500 for direct victims; $500 for each family member of homicide and sex assault victims (maximum of $1,500 per family). Additional benefits up to maximum of $25,000 available in extenuating circumstances, defined as when a victim is having difficulty performing the activities of daily living or major life functions.
Lost wages/support: $175 per week
Funeral and burial: $5,000
Replacement services
Travel: to obtain medical treatment
Attorney fees: not to exceed 5% of award
Emergency awards available




	Program Directory Idaho Crime Victims Compensation Program Idaho Industrial Commission 317 Main Street P.O. Box 83720 Boise, 1D 83720-0041 (208) 334-6080 FAX: (208) 334-5145 1-800-950-2110 Web site: www.iic.idaho.gov/cv/crimevictims.htm Application: www.iic.idaho.gov/forms/cv/cvcpapp.pdf Bureau Chief. George Gutierrez Created in 1986, the program operates as a division of the Idaho Industrial Commission. Along with paying crime victim compensation, the program serves as the designated payment source for sexual assault examinations performed in the state. FUNDING The program receives $25 per misdemeanor, $50 per felony, and $200 per count for any sex-offense conviction. The program receives an annual VOCA compensation grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 72 hours Filing period: 1 year Exceptions: Good-cause exception construed liberally, especially in cases involving minors, domestic violence, sexual assault or abuse PROCEDURES Case manager makes the initial determination of eligibility. If the claim is found eligible, notice is sent to the claimant and to providers, who are asked to send bills for evaluation and payment. Appeals: Claimant has 20 days to petition the program director for reconsideration of any award or order or, alternatively, 45 days to request a hearing with the commissioners of the Industrial Commission. The claimant's final appeal is through a motion for reconsideration to the commission. BENEFITS Maximum award: $25,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: $2,500 for direct victims; $500 for each family member of homicide and sex assault victims (maximum of $1,500 per family). Additional benefits up to maximum of $25,000 available in extenuating circumstances, defined as when a victim is having difficulty performing the activities of daily living or major life functions. Lost wages/support: $175 per week Funeral and burial: $5,000 Replacement services Travel: to obtain medical treatment Attorney fees: not to exceed 5% of award Emergency awards available

Idaho

Crime Victims Compensation Program Idaho Industrial Commission

Crime Victims Compensation Program
Idaho Industrial Commission