CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION | OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL
Provides payment to eligible victims of violent crime for their unreimbursed economic losses which may include: *Medical and related expenses. *Counseling for immediate family members of victims of homicide, sexual assault, or domestic violence. *Wages lost because of the crime. *Crime scene cleanup for personal security, such as doors and windows. *The cost to replace items taken as evidence. *The cost to replace items of clothing damaged as a result of medical treatment or assessment. *Reimbursement for hearing aids, eyeglasses or other vision aids, dental appliances, teeth or other dental aids, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment. *Lost wages and travel expenses for family members of a deceased victim to attend court proceedings. *Financial support for dependents of a deceased victim. *Funeral and burial expenses.
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211 Fairfield
Physical Address
30 East Broad Street, #25, Columbus, OH 43215
Hours
Mon-Sun 24 Hours Online
Voice
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Application process
Go online to complete application or print and mail application.
Fee
None
Eligibility
*Victims injured as result of violent crime OR *Dependents of homicide victims OR *Claimants responsible for crime victims’ expenses, such as parents or guardians. Other eligibility criteria may apply. Go online for details.
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OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL
The chief law officer for the state who supervises the legal affairs of the state, provides legal counsel to the administrators of state government and to county legal officers, supervises the activities of law enforcement agencies, has supervisory authority over county district attorneys and serves as the chief legal counsel in all litigation involving the state.