COMPENSATION THROUGH THE COURTS

If you suffer a financial loss as victim of a crime, the local courts may order restitution when sentencing a defendant. You will need to complete a "Verification of Loss" form and submit it to our office.

PRINTABLE VERIFICATION OF LOSS FORM

COMPENSATION THROUGH THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL

We can also assist eligible crime victims in the application process for Victim Compensation through the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. A victim of a crime may be entitled to file a claim under Ohio’s Crime Victim’s Compensation Act. A victim must fit in one of the following categories: 1) an innocent victim of violent crime; 2) a dependent of a deceased victim; 3) a parent or guardian of a crime victim who has paid the victim’s expenses; or 4) someone who has taken legal responsibility to pay the expenses incurred due to the crime. A victim can recover medical expenses not covered by insurance, funeral expenses, loss of income, counseling costs, and some other costs. The Act does not cover property damage or pain and suffering. 

TIME LIMIT TO FILE CLAIMS

You are required to file a claim for compensation within two years of the date the crime occurred. The only exception is for people who are juveniles when they become victims. They can file before they turn 20 years of age.

Click here to go to Ohio Attorney General Victim Compensation Unit