Program Directory

Missouri

Crime Victims' Compensation Program, Dept. of Public Safety

P.O. Box 3001
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 526-6006
FAX: (573) 526-4940
1-800-347-6881 (victims only)

Web site: http://www.dps.mo.gov/cvc
Application:http://www.dps.mo.gov/cvc/Adobe%20Forms/CV-1-3-AI.pdf

Program Manager: Susan Sudduth

Created in 1981, the program operates as an administrative unit within the Department of Public Safety.

FUNDING
From mandated court judgments, the program receives $68 for class A and B felonies, $46 for class C and D felonies, and $10 per misdemeanor. The program also shares with the Dept. of Public Safety a $7.50 fee assessed on all offenses, including infractions or violations of municipal and county ordinances (the split of this fee is based on a statutory formula that can vary based on the previous year's balance of the fund). The program also receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours
Filing period: 2 years
Exceptions: child victims have up to 2 years from their 18th birthday within which to file

PROCEDURES
Working with program staff, the program manager makes a final review and decision on each application.

Appeals: The applicant has 30 days to ask for a hearing, which is held before an administrative law judge. A further appeal may be taken before the Labor and Industrial Commission. Finally, the applicant may appeal within the court system.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: $2,500
Lost wages/support: $200 per week
Funerals: $5,000
Travel: to obtain medical assistance
Attorney fees: may take out of the award no more than 15% or $100 per hour, whichever is least




	Program Directory Missouri Crime Victims' Compensation Program, Dept. of Public Safety P.O. Box 3001 Jefferson City, MO 65102 (573) 526-6006 FAX: (573) 526-4940 1-800-347-6881 (victims only) Web site: http://www.dps.mo.gov/cvc Application:http://www.dps.mo.gov/cvc/Adobe%20Forms/CV-1-3-AI.pdf Program Manager: Susan Sudduth Created in 1981, the program operates as an administrative unit within the Department of Public Safety. FUNDING From mandated court judgments, the program receives $68 for class A and B felonies, $46 for class C and D felonies, and $10 per misdemeanor. The program also shares with the Dept. of Public Safety a $7.50 fee assessed on all offenses, including infractions or violations of municipal and county ordinances (the split of this fee is based on a statutory formula that can vary based on the previous year's balance of the fund). The program also receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 48 hours Filing period: 2 years Exceptions: child victims have up to 2 years from their 18th birthday within which to file PROCEDURES Working with program staff, the program manager makes a final review and decision on each application. Appeals: The applicant has 30 days to ask for a hearing, which is held before an administrative law judge. A further appeal may be taken before the Labor and Industrial Commission. Finally, the applicant may appeal within the court system. BENEFITS Maximum award: $25,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: $2,500 Lost wages/support: $200 per week Funerals: $5,000 Travel: to obtain medical assistance Attorney fees: may take out of the award no more than 15% or $100 per hour, whichever is least