The Michigan Crime Victim Compensation Act provides financial help to crime victims who are hurt or lose earnings/support because of a crime. Applications are handled in our office.
To Receive Compensation:
- You must be a resident of the state of Michigan.
- The crime must have happened in the state of Michigan.
- The crime must have been reported to the police within 48 hours and the victim must cooperate with the investigation.
- You must have a $200 out-of-pocket medical expense and/or a loss of two continuous weeks of earnings/support.
- The claim must be filed within 1 year of the crime, or 1 year after the death of the victim.
- In the case of death, a claim may be filed by a family member.
- Expenses or losses that are covered personal insurance or that can be paid by another source will not be covered.
- Property loss is not covered.