VCCO-Benefits

• Assault (aggravated and simple)

• Disorderly conduct

• Threats to do bodily harm

• Lewd, indecent, or obscene acts

• Indecent acts with children

• Kidnapping

• Murder

• Manslaughter

• Aggravated sexual assault

• Sexual assault

• Aggravated criminal sexual contact

• Criminal sexual contact

• Any other crime involving violence

• Domestic violence

• Burglary (certain conditions apply)

• Tampering with a cosmetic, drug or food product

• Human trafficking

• Bias intimidation

• Criminal stalking

• Vehicular homicide

• Assault by auto

• Motor vehicle crimes (DWI, Carjacking, Eluding a police officer, Hit and Run)

• Completed VCCO Application
• Police Report
• Copies of Bills and Receipts of all Related Losses
• Other Documentation, as needed

• Report Crime to Police within 9 Months*
• File Claim Application with VCCO within 5 Years*

* Changes as of August 1, 2020.
* Good cause can include, but is not limited to, instances where the victim or the victim’s dependents are not appropriately informed of VCCO benefits, where a crime induced incapacity prevents the timely filing of a claim, or where victims have demonstrated a mentally induced incapacity. For victims under 18 years old, the filing deadline is extended five years beyond their 18th birthday.

• $25,000 Maximum

• Homicide Survivor- $20,000
• Injured Victim- $20,000
• Secondary Victim(s)- $7,000
• Group Counseling- $50 a Session Per Victim

• Medical Bills not Covered by Other Sources
• Chiropractic/Physical Therapy
• Medical Supplies and/or Other Prescription Drugs
• Medical Related Transportation

• Maximum Amount-$600/Week
• Loss of Support- 48 Months
• Loss of Earnings- Direct Victim-104 Weeks
• Permanent Disability- Direct Victim-60 Months
• Loss of Earnings- Secondary Victim-$7,000 to Care for Primary Victim
• Bereavement (loss of earnings)
• Court Attendance (loss of earnings)

• Funeral Cost-$7,500
• Transportation to Funeral-$500/Person and $3,000 Total
• Crime Scene Cleanup- $4,000
• Relocation Expenses- $3,000
• Domestic Help- $6,500 Total
• Child Care/Day Care Services- $6,500
• Victims’ Rights Attorney Fees (Criminal Matter)- $275/Hr with a $10,000 Maximum*
• Attorney Fees for Representing Victims in VCCO Claim (Up to 15% of the Award)

• Supplemental $35,000 for Rehabilitative Services Only
• Home/vehicle modifications