Program Directory

Maine

Victims' Compensation Program
Office of the Attorney General

State House Station #6
Augusta, ME 04333
(207) 624-7882
FAX: (207) 624-7730
1-800-903-7882 (in-state, victims only)

Web site:
http://www.maine.gov/ag/crime/victims_compensation/index.shtml

Executive Director: Deborah Shaw Rice
Board members: Nancy Schiff-Slater (chair), Marilyn DiBonaventuro, John Barnes, M.D.

The program began operating in July 1993. The attorney general appoints a Victims' Compensation Board consisting of three members: one physician, one attorney, and one with experience providing victim services.

FUNDING
The program receives $25 for murders and serious crimes (classes A-C), $10 for less-serious offenses (classes D-E). The program also receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days
Filing period: 3 years or within 60 days of discovery of injury or compensable loss, whichever is later
Exceptions: Good cause, with specific exception for child victims

PROCEDURES
Program director makes recommendations to the board, which makes decision by unanimous vote of those present (at least 2 members must be present).

Appeals: Applicant may request a hearing before the full board within 30 days of the board's preliminary decision. An appeal may be taken to the superior court.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $15,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses: most are paid at 75% of charges or of balance after insurance payments; exceptions include eyeglasses, ambulance services, and prospective dental awards
Mental health counseling
Lost wages/support
Funerals: $4,500, plus $500 for a marker
Crime-scene cleanup: $500; additional $500 for repair or replacement of locks/security devices




	Program Directory Maine Victims' Compensation Program Office of the Attorney General State House Station #6 Augusta, ME 04333 (207) 624-7882 FAX: (207) 624-7730 1-800-903-7882 (in-state, victims only) Web site: http://www.maine.gov/ag/crime/victims_compensation/index.shtml Executive Director: Deborah Shaw Rice Board members: Nancy Schiff-Slater (chair), Marilyn DiBonaventuro, John Barnes, M.D. The program began operating in July 1993. The attorney general appoints a Victims' Compensation Board consisting of three members: one physician, one attorney, and one with experience providing victim services. FUNDING The program receives $25 for murders and serious crimes (classes A-C), $10 for less-serious offenses (classes D-E). The program also receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days Filing period: 3 years or within 60 days of discovery of injury or compensable loss, whichever is later Exceptions: Good cause, with specific exception for child victims PROCEDURES Program director makes recommendations to the board, which makes decision by unanimous vote of those present (at least 2 members must be present). Appeals: Applicant may request a hearing before the full board within 30 days of the board's preliminary decision. An appeal may be taken to the superior court. BENEFITS Maximum award: $15,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses: most are paid at 75% of charges or of balance after insurance payments; exceptions include eyeglasses, ambulance services, and prospective dental awards Mental health counseling Lost wages/support Funerals: $4,500, plus $500 for a marker Crime-scene cleanup: $500; additional $500 for repair or replacement of locks/security devices

Maine

Victims' Compensation Program Office of the Attorney General

Victims' Compensation Program
Office of the Attorney General