Program Directory

New Hampshire

Victims' Assistance Commission Department of Justice

33 Capitol St.
Concord, NH 03301-6397
(603) 271-1284
FAX: (603) 271-2110
1-800-300-4500 (in-state)

Web site: http://doj.nh.gov/victim/compensation.html
Application: http://doj.nh.gov/victim/docs/DOJ12Form.pdf

Coordinator: B.J. Riordan
Commission members: David Gruette (chair), Anne Grossi, Dennis Harney, Elizabeth Dunn

The Victims' Assistance Commission is nominated by the attorney general for approval by the governor and executive council. The commission consists of from three to five members; rules adopted by the commission stipulate that it shall include a victim, a lawyer, and a physician. Members serve staggered three-year terms. The program was created in 1990.

FUNDING
The program receives a portion of a 20% add-on to all criminal fines, including motor vehicle violations. Of the 20% add-on, 5% is set aside for victims compensation and assistance, and of that amount, the program receives 60% for direct compensation and 15% for administration (the remaining 2.5% funds county victim/witness advocates). The program receives a VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days
Filing period: 1 year
Exceptions: Good cause waiver applied in some cases (e.g., sex assault)
Minimum loss: $100

PROCEDURES
Coordinator makes recommendations to the commission for final decisions at monthly meetings. The applicant is notified by phone or mail that the application will be reviewed at a meeting. Three commissioners must be present at meetings, and a majority must agree on any decisions.

Appeals: The applicant has 2 weeks from the date of notification of the board's decision to submit a petition for reconsideration by the commission. The commission shall provide its decision within 30 days of the date of their subsequent review. The applicant may appeal the commission's decision into the court system.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $10,000 per victim and each secondary victim

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: $3,000
Lost wages/support
Funerals: $3,000 plus $500 for grave marker
Relocation expenses
Crime-scene cleanup/evidence: cleanup and for security purposes; clothing and bedding held for evidence
Travel: to obtain medical assistance




	Program Directory New Hampshire Victims' Assistance Commission Department of Justice 33 Capitol St. Concord, NH 03301-6397 (603) 271-1284 FAX: (603) 271-2110 1-800-300-4500 (in-state) Web site: http://doj.nh.gov/victim/compensation.html Application: http://doj.nh.gov/victim/docs/DOJ12Form.pdf Coordinator: B.J. Riordan Commission members: David Gruette (chair), Anne Grossi, Dennis Harney, Elizabeth Dunn The Victims' Assistance Commission is nominated by the attorney general for approval by the governor and executive council. The commission consists of from three to five members; rules adopted by the commission stipulate that it shall include a victim, a lawyer, and a physician. Members serve staggered three-year terms. The program was created in 1990. FUNDING The program receives a portion of a 20% add-on to all criminal fines, including motor vehicle violations. Of the 20% add-on, 5% is set aside for victims compensation and assistance, and of that amount, the program receives 60% for direct compensation and 15% for administration (the remaining 2.5% funds county victim/witness advocates). The program receives a VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days Filing period: 1 year Exceptions: Good cause waiver applied in some cases (e.g., sex assault) Minimum loss: $100 PROCEDURES Coordinator makes recommendations to the commission for final decisions at monthly meetings. The applicant is notified by phone or mail that the application will be reviewed at a meeting. Three commissioners must be present at meetings, and a majority must agree on any decisions. Appeals: The applicant has 2 weeks from the date of notification of the board's decision to submit a petition for reconsideration by the commission. The commission shall provide its decision within 30 days of the date of their subsequent review. The applicant may appeal the commission's decision into the court system. BENEFITS Maximum award: $10,000 per victim and each secondary victim Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: $3,000 Lost wages/support Funerals: $3,000 plus $500 for grave marker Relocation expenses Crime-scene cleanup/evidence: cleanup and for security purposes; clothing and bedding held for evidence Travel: to obtain medical assistance