Who Is Eligible?
An innocent victim who suffers injury from a crime.
A dependent or legal representative of an innocent victim who has been killed as a result of a crime.
A person who is injured while aiding a crime victim or helping a police officer.
A person who suffers a reaction from the death of a family or household member.
Persons who are injured in automobile accidents caused by drunk drivers.
What Must I Do To Be Eligible?
The crime must have been reported to a law enforcement agency within 5 days of the crime.
The applicant must file a claim within 1 year of the date of the crime. This may be waived in certain circumstances.
The program cannot make any payment on a claim until the victim is current with court ordered child support or maintenance payments.
How And Where To File A Claim?
Write:CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION
P.O. BOX 7951
MADISON, WI 53707-7951
Telephone:
TOLL FREE 1-800-446-6564
MADISON 608-264-9497
More information can be found at: http://www.doj.state.wi.us/cvs/