Program Directory

Virgin Islands

Criminal Victims Compensation Commission Department of Human Services

Knud Hanson Complex, Building A
1303 Hospital Ground
Charlotte Annalie, VI 00802
(340) 774-0930, ext. 4104
FAX: (340) 774-3466

Executive Secretary: Sedonie Halbert
Administrator: Alrick Brooks

Created in 1968, a four-person commission consisting of the Commissioner of Human Services, Commissioner of Health, Commissioner of Police, and the Attorney General is authorized to make determinations on applications.

FUNDING
The program receives an annual appropriation, as well as a VOCA grant.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
Law enforcement reporting period: 24 hours
Filing period: Must notify commission of intention to file within 90 days; application must be filed within 2 years
Exceptions: Good cause

PROCEDURES
The program administrator performs all work in investigating and documenting the application. A copy of the report and recommendation made by the administrator to the commission is sent to the victim, who is given an opportunity to respond. The commission meets once or twice each quarter to make decisions on applications.

Appeals: Applicant may appeal the commission's decision into the court system within a reasonable time.

BENEFITS
Maximum award: $25,000

Compensable Costs (with limits)

Medical expenses
Mental health counseling: 10 sessions @$75 per session
Lost wages/support: 2/3 of net wages for disabled victims; in homicides, a scale determines benefits, which are not to exceed $20,000 for spouse and $5,000 for dependents
Funerals: $2,500; may include travel to funeral for closest relatives
Replacement services
Travel: in extraordinary circumstances (off- island medical care) transportation can be paid (requires medical referral)
Pain and suffering: award scale based on seriousness of crime and injury
Attorney fees: 2% of awards of $1,000 or less; 5% of awards over $1,000
Emergency: $500




	Program Directory Virgin Islands Criminal Victims Compensation Commission Department of Human Services Knud Hanson Complex, Building A 1303 Hospital Ground Charlotte Annalie, VI 00802 (340) 774-0930, ext. 4104 FAX: (340) 774-3466 Executive Secretary: Sedonie Halbert Administrator: Alrick Brooks Created in 1968, a four-person commission consisting of the Commissioner of Human Services, Commissioner of Health, Commissioner of Police, and the Attorney General is authorized to make determinations on applications. FUNDING The program receives an annual appropriation, as well as a VOCA grant. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Law enforcement reporting period: 24 hours Filing period: Must notify commission of intention to file within 90 days; application must be filed within 2 years Exceptions: Good cause PROCEDURES The program administrator performs all work in investigating and documenting the application. A copy of the report and recommendation made by the administrator to the commission is sent to the victim, who is given an opportunity to respond. The commission meets once or twice each quarter to make decisions on applications. Appeals: Applicant may appeal the commission's decision into the court system within a reasonable time. BENEFITS Maximum award: $25,000 Compensable Costs (with limits) Medical expenses Mental health counseling: 10 sessions @$75 per session Lost wages/support: 2/3 of net wages for disabled victims; in homicides, a scale determines benefits, which are not to exceed $20,000 for spouse and $5,000 for dependents Funerals: $2,500; may include travel to funeral for closest relatives Replacement services Travel: in extraordinary circumstances (off- island medical care) transportation can be paid (requires medical referral) Pain and suffering: award scale based on seriousness of crime and injury Attorney fees: 2% of awards of $1,000 or less; 5% of awards over $1,000 Emergency: $500