Program Directory

New Mexico

Crime Victims Reparation Commission

8100 Mountain Road, N.E.,
Suite 106
Albuquerque, NM 87110-7822
(505) 841-9432
FAX: (505) 841-9437
1-800-306-6262 (victims only)

Web site: www.cvrc.state.nm.us
Application: www.cvrc.state.nm.us/brochure/brochure.html

Director: Larry Tackman
Commission: Cameron Crandall, M.D. (chair), Chris Sanchez (vice chair), Tom Montoya, Melissa Martinez, Sherolyn Smith-De Santis

The commission was created in 1981 as an independent executive branch agency. The five commission members appointed by the governor must include one lawyer, one doctor, and one law enforcement officer; no more than three may be from the same political party. The commission also handles federal VOCA and Violence Against Women Act funds.

FUNDING
The program receives the majority of its funds from a general appropriation. In addition, 15% of inmate wages goes to the program. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 30 days; 180 days for sexual assault and domestic violence victims
Filing period: 2 years
Exceptions: child victims must file application within two years of date reported to law enforcement or 18th birthday, whichever comes first

PROCEDURES
A reparation officer conducts an investigation on applications and makes a recommendation. The file is then assigned to a board member. The board meets monthly to review files and make decisions as to payment. The director is authorized to make denials on basic eligibility issues, and to approve applications.

Appeals: The applicant may seek an informal reconsideration in three steps. First, the director reviews the board's decision; second, the director, investigator, and an independent victim advocate review the decision and meet with the applicant; and third, the applicant meets with the entire board.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $20,000; up to $50,000 in catatrophic physical injury cases

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses, including traditional Native American healing
Mental health counseling: preauthorization required for more than 30 sessions
Lost wages/support
Funerals: $6,000
Travel: to obtain medical care
Rehabilitation




	Program Directory New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission 8100 Mountain Road, N.E., Suite 106 Albuquerque, NM 87110-7822 (505) 841-9432 FAX: (505) 841-9437 1-800-306-6262 (victims only) Web site: www.cvrc.state.nm.us Application: www.cvrc.state.nm.us/brochure/brochure.html Director: Larry Tackman Commission: Cameron Crandall, M.D. (chair), Chris Sanchez (vice chair), Tom Montoya, Melissa Martinez, Sherolyn Smith-De Santis The commission was created in 1981 as an independent executive branch agency. The five commission members appointed by the governor must include one lawyer, one doctor, and one law enforcement officer; no more than three may be from the same political party. The commission also handles federal VOCA and Violence Against Women Act funds. FUNDING The program receives the majority of its funds from a general appropriation. In addition, 15% of inmate wages goes to the program. The program also receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 30 days; 180 days for sexual assault and domestic violence victims Filing period: 2 years Exceptions: child victims must file application within two years of date reported to law enforcement or 18th birthday, whichever comes first PROCEDURES A reparation officer conducts an investigation on applications and makes a recommendation. The file is then assigned to a board member. The board meets monthly to review files and make decisions as to payment. The director is authorized to make denials on basic eligibility issues, and to approve applications. Appeals: The applicant may seek an informal reconsideration in three steps. First, the director reviews the board's decision; second, the director, investigator, and an independent victim advocate review the decision and meet with the applicant; and third, the applicant meets with the entire board. BENEFITS Maximum award: $20,000; up to $50,000 in catatrophic physical injury cases Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses, including traditional Native American healing Mental health counseling: preauthorization required for more than 30 sessions Lost wages/support Funerals: $6,000 Travel: to obtain medical care Rehabilitation