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- Any person who sustains physical and or mental injuries as a result
of a felony crime that occurred in NH on or after 11/2/89 or a misdemeanor
crime that occurred in NH on or after 7/1/97.
- Any person who sustains personal injury as a result of persons driving
under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances in New Hampshire
on or after 11/2/89.
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| What must I do to get help? |
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- You must report the crime to local law enforcement.
- You must file an application with the Commission within one year
from the date of the crime, unless there is a reasonable explanation
why you could not do so. This time frame may be waived.
- You must cooperate with the reasonable requests of law enforcement
and prosecutors in their investigation of the crime.
- You must incur at least $100.00 in out-of-pocket loss or liability
as a direct result of the crime.
- You must NOT have contributed in any way to the
injury or death.
- You must NOT have been assisting in or committing
a criminal act causing your injuries.
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| How long will it take? |
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| What costs may be paid? |
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- The program can help with the following types of crime related expenses
or lost wages/support, which are not covered by insurance or other
resources, in an amount not to exceed $10,000.00 per victim:
- Medical and Dental care needed for crime related injuries.
- Mental health counseling needed for crime related mental trauma
(up to $2000.00 at a cap of $75.00/hour).
- Wages lost by the victim due to the victim's crime related injuries.
- Loss of support for the dependents of homicide victims.
- Funeral and burial costs for homicide victims (up to $3,000.00
and up to $500.00 for a grave marker).
- Other out-of-pocket expenses.
- You can NOT be paid for property loss or pain
and suffering.
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If you think you or your dependent is eligible
for victim's compensation: |
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- Complete the enclosed application form, sign it, and return it to
the NH Victim's Assistance Commission.
- Your application form will be reviewed and you may be asked for
more information or documentation. Please respond as soon as possible
to any requests for more information.
- Should you require additional information, please call:
- 1-800-300-4500 (in NH only)
- (603) 271-1284
- TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
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The New Hampshire
Victim's Assistance Commission
Department of Justice
33 Capital Street
Concord, NH 03301-6397
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