Program Directory

Virginia

Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund Workers' Compensation Commission

P.O. Box 26927
Richmond, VA 23261
(804) 367-1018
FAX: (804) 367-1021
1-800-552-4007

Web site: www.cicf.state.va.us

Director: Mary Vail Ware

The fund was created in 1977 as a division within the Workers' Compensation Commission. Appeals are heard by the commission.

FUNDING
The program receives $30 for each felony, $20 for each misdemeanor, and $20 for each drunk driving conviction. The assessments are automatic. The program receives an annual VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days
Filing period: 1 year; child sexual assault victims have 10 years past 18th birthday
Exceptions: For just cause, filing period may be extended indefinitely for crimes occurring on or after July 1, 2001
Minimum loss: $100

PROCEDURES
Applicants must provide necessary information within 180 days. The program director makes a final determination on all claims.

Appeals: The applicant may ask at any time up to 2 years from the crime for an informal reconsideration of the application by the program director. Within 45 days of the notice of the decision, the applicant may appeal for an evidentiary hearing before a deputy commissioner of the Workers' Compensation Commission. Based on the hearing officer's findings of fact, the deputy may modify or reaffirm the original decision. Following this decision, the director or the applicant may appeal to the full commission within 20 days. After the commission's decision, the applicant has 30 days to appeal to the court of appeals.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $15,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: no separate maximum for direct victims; $2,500 for family members of homicide victims
Lost wages/support: 2/3 of average weekly wage, not to exceed $600 per week
Funerals: $5,000
Crime-scene cleanup
Moving expenses: $1,000
Replacement services: housekeeping and cost of child care while victim is hospitalized if other alternatives are not available
Travel: to obtain medical assistance
Emergency: based on lost wages




	Program Directory Virginia Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund Workers' Compensation Commission P.O. Box 26927 Richmond, VA 23261 (804) 367-1018 FAX: (804) 367-1021 1-800-552-4007 Web site: www.cicf.state.va.us Director: Mary Vail Ware The fund was created in 1977 as a division within the Workers' Compensation Commission. Appeals are heard by the commission. FUNDING The program receives $30 for each felony, $20 for each misdemeanor, and $20 for each drunk driving conviction. The assessments are automatic. The program receives an annual VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 5 days Filing period: 1 year; child sexual assault victims have 10 years past 18th birthday Exceptions: For just cause, filing period may be extended indefinitely for crimes occurring on or after July 1, 2001 Minimum loss: $100 PROCEDURES Applicants must provide necessary information within 180 days. The program director makes a final determination on all claims. Appeals: The applicant may ask at any time up to 2 years from the crime for an informal reconsideration of the application by the program director. Within 45 days of the notice of the decision, the applicant may appeal for an evidentiary hearing before a deputy commissioner of the Workers' Compensation Commission. Based on the hearing officer's findings of fact, the deputy may modify or reaffirm the original decision. Following this decision, the director or the applicant may appeal to the full commission within 20 days. After the commission's decision, the applicant has 30 days to appeal to the court of appeals. BENEFITS Maximum award: $15,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: no separate maximum for direct victims; $2,500 for family members of homicide victims Lost wages/support: 2/3 of average weekly wage, not to exceed $600 per week Funerals: $5,000 Crime-scene cleanup Moving expenses: $1,000 Replacement services: housekeeping and cost of child care while victim is hospitalized if other alternatives are not available Travel: to obtain medical assistance Emergency: based on lost wages