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Crime Victim Compensation Program - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Chicago Main Office

115 South LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60603

Eligibility

Call the toll-free Crime Victims Assistance Line at (800) 228-3368 for more information.

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/safer-communities/supporting-victims-of-crime/crime-victim-compensation/

Languages

Polish, English, Spanish

Application process

The Attorney General's Office encourages all victims of violent crime to complete the Crime Victim Compensation Program application. While the program is limited to certain eligibility requirements, there is a broad range of circumstances that can be considered. Applications can be downloaded from the website.

Fees

Free

Service area

IL

Description

The Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program offers reimbursement up to $45,000 ($27,000 for crimes before 8/7/22) for expenses incurred by eligible victims due to a violent crime.

Date of Last Formal Update

Unknown

Data provided by

211 Metro Chicago

Providing organization

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

Office of the Illinois Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people.