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What should I know about compensation for victims of crime

Eligibility
If you have been injured as a result of a violent crime* committed in Ontario, you
may be eligible for compensation. In addition, you may be eligible for compensation if:

		You are responsible for the care of a victim of crime and suffered a loss of
		income or had expenses as a result of the victim’s injury or death.

You are the dependant of a deceased victim (in the case of murder).

		You were injured while trying to prevent a crime or while helping a police
		officer make an arrest.

*A conviction is conclusive evidence that the offence has been committed; however,
even if there is no conviction or charges laid, your claim is still considered eligible.

To have your request considered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, you
must file your application within two years from the date of the incident.

Compensation
You may be eligible for the following compensation:

		Medical, Dental and/or Therapy Expenses
		Funeral and Burial Expenses
		Travel Expenses to receive treatments or to attend a Board hearing
		Pain and Suffering
		Loss of Employment Earnings*
		Loss of Support may be awarded to the dependants who relied on the
		deceased victim for financial support at the time of the crime

*(The maximum award is $250 per week.)

The Steps in the Process

Complete the required forms and return them to the Board by mail. You can

request forms from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board by phone, mail

or fax.

Your information is entered into the Board’s computer system.

3. A

Compensation Analyst is assigned to your file. This person will review

the forms

and decide what information will be required to support your claim.

(e.g. hospital,

medical, dental, therapy and/or court reports)

4. P

olice information is gathered.

5. A

hearing is scheduled. It should be noted that a hearing date will not be

provided

until all police investigations and/or court cases have been completed.

How can the Clinic help
The Clinic can help you complete your application and answer questions you may
have. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the two-year limitation
period for bringing an application.

For additional information about the
program and the application, visit the
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board's
website.

Fact Sheet: Important Information for
Applicants

You must file your
application within 2
years of the injuries.

The Victim Support Line
provides a range of
services to
victims of crime.

1-888-579-2888

Application

To request a claim package, contact
the Board at:
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
439 University Avenue, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON M5G 1Y8

Toll-Free: 1-800-372-7463
Toronto Calling Area: 416-326-2900
Fax: 416-326-2883

Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday

S D & G Legal Clinic
1 McConnell Ave, Cornwall 613-932-2703