Victim Compensation

• Victims of physically violent crimes in Georgia may be eligible to receive compensation of up to $25,000.  The following costs caused by crime may be reimbursed:
• Medical Costs – up to $15,000
• Counseling – up to $3,000
• Economic losses – up to $10,000
• Crime scene clean up – up to $1,500
• Funeral Expenses – up to $3,000
  
  
• All of the above amounts are out of pocket expenses to be paid by the victim and does not include bills covered by insurance.
  
  
• Eligibility also requires that a victim file a police report within 72 hours of the crime and they must have cooperated fully with all authorities.
  
  
• All Victim Compensation applications must be submitted within 1 year of the incident.  No compensation will be paid for property loss or property crimes.
  
  
• Contact the Victim-Witness Department at 770-920-7292 for more information and an application.