Crime Victims' Compensation (CVC)
Crime Victims’ Compensation Program Overview
The Crime Victims’ Compensation (CVC) Fund is a federal and state program funded through fines paid by convicted criminals. It is administered through the Attorney General’s Office of the State of Texas with support from local law enforcement agencies and the District Attorney’s Office.
CVC is a reimbursement program that provides for all available statutory benefits to injured victims of crime and their families who have no other means of paying for expenses incurred because of the crime.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for Crime Victims’ Compensation, an application must meet certain guidelines established by statue and administrative rule. The three primary requirements for eligibility are:
The crime must be one of which the victim suffered personal injury, that is physical or emotional harm, or death because of the criminal offense.
Applicants must meet residency requirements
Applicants must file for CVC in a timely manner.
In addition, applicants must report the crime to a law enforcement agency. Victims and claimants must also cooperate with authorities in the investigation and prosecution of the case.
If you are interested in filing an application, there are a few ways you can do so.
You can visit texasattorneygeneral.gov.
You can talk to your Family Advocate about scheduling an appointment for someone to walk you through the application process.
For further information and guidance regarding CVC, please call Melinda Dodge at the Crisis Center of Northeast Texas / Hunt County Children’s Advocacy Center at 903-454-9999.