Get crime victim's compensation (if relevant)

States provide compensation to families of homicide victims to pay the medical bills and funeral or burial expenses, crime scene clean up, and to pay for counseling and loss of income. The amount that is paid can be between $10,000 to $100,000.

Compensation can be paid even when no one is arrested or convicted for the crime.

To apply, you must file a claim form in the state where the crime occurred. You can find information about your state program, here:

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