Program Directory

Rhode Island

Crime Victim Compensation Program, Office of General Treasurer

40 Fountain Street, 1st floor
Providence, RI 02903-1856
(401) 222-8590
FAX: (401) 222-4577

Web site: www.treasury.state.ri.us/crimevictim/

Administrator: Judith A. Farley

Since 1996, the Office of General Treasurer has had administrative responsibility for the victim compensation program. The state has operated a compensation program since 1972.

FUNDING
The program receives $150 for each major felony conviction, and $90 for less serious felonies; $30 is assessed for misdemeanors. Program administration is paid through a legislative appropriation. The program receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 10 days
Filing period: 3 years
Exceptions: Time limits are stayed until child victim reaches age of majority. For adults, good-cause exception to reporting period only.

PROCEDURES
Applications are filed with the program, and determinations are made by the program administrator.

Appeals: An applicant may submit a request for reconsideration of the program administrator's decision. After a decision on reconsideration, the applicant may appeal pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses, paid according to standards of workers' compensation
Mental health counseling
Lost wages/support
Funerals
Rehabilitation
Attorney fees: 15% of award or $1,500, whichever is less, paid only for successful appeals
Emergency: up to $5,000 for burial expenses




	Program Directory Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Program, Office of General Treasurer 40 Fountain Street, 1st floor Providence, RI 02903-1856 (401) 222-8590 FAX: (401) 222-4577 Web site: www.treasury.state.ri.us/crimevictim/ Administrator: Judith A. Farley Since 1996, the Office of General Treasurer has had administrative responsibility for the victim compensation program. The state has operated a compensation program since 1972. FUNDING The program receives $150 for each major felony conviction, and $90 for less serious felonies; $30 is assessed for misdemeanors. Program administration is paid through a legislative appropriation. The program receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 10 days Filing period: 3 years Exceptions: Time limits are stayed until child victim reaches age of majority. For adults, good-cause exception to reporting period only. PROCEDURES Applications are filed with the program, and determinations are made by the program administrator. Appeals: An applicant may submit a request for reconsideration of the program administrator's decision. After a decision on reconsideration, the applicant may appeal pursuant to the Administrative Procedures Act. BENEFITS Maximum award: $25,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses, paid according to standards of workers' compensation Mental health counseling Lost wages/support Funerals Rehabilitation Attorney fees: 15% of award or $1,500, whichever is less, paid only for successful appeals Emergency: up to $5,000 for burial expenses