Am I a "crime victim"?

The Crime Victim Services Commission will consider you to be a "crime victim" if you:

  • Suffered personal physical injury as the direct result of a crime in Michigan
  • Suffered personal physical injury while trying to help a crime victim
  • Are a surviving spouse, parent, child, grandparent, grandchild, brother or sister of a person who died as a direct result of a crime
  • Are a Michigan resident who was injured by crime committed in another state, when that other state does not have a victim compensation program available
  • Are a Michigan resident who was injured outside the USA. by an act of international terrorism

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1. What is the Crime Victim Compensation Fund?
2. What compensation may be awarded?
3. What losses are not covered?
4. Where does the money come from?
5. Am I a "crime victim"?
6. Does the Crime Victim Compensation Fund only apply to "assault" victims?
7. What conditions apply to the Crime Victim Compensation Fund?
8. How do I file a claim?
9. What do I send?
10. When do I file a claim?
11. Do I need an attorney to file a claim?
12. Is my claim limited because I also have insurance?
13. What happens after a claim is filed?
14. How long does it take for my claim to be reviewed?
15. If my claim is denied, can I appeal?
16. Is my application confidential?