Financial Help for Crime Victims
Arizona’s Crime Victim Bill of Rights is part of the state constitution.
Restitution
What is restitution?
It is important to know that requesting or receiving restitution requires the criminal to be convicted of the crime.
What can restitution pay for?
How do I request restitution?
When will I get the restitution the judge ordered?
Crime Victim Compensation
What is crime victim compensation?
Who can receive crime victim compensation?
Victim compensation program funding may help pay for out-of-pocket expenses such as
Mental Health Counseling*
Funeral and burial costs*
Lost wages / Loss of Support
Crime Scene Clean-up*
Limited Transportation Costs*
The Victim Compensation program will not consider or fund requests for:
Pain and suffering
Lawyer fees
A person serving a prison or jail sentence
Paying fines, penalties, or restitution fees
How do I apply for Crime Victim Compensation?
Crime victims wishing to learn more about or submit an application for crime victim compensation may contact the Crime Victim Compensation Program where the crime occurred.
How does the Crime Victim Compensation Program work?
Here is how the process works: