FAQs

Q. How can the Victim Liaison Coordinator (VLC) help crime victims and/or their families?

A. The Victim Liaison Coordinator can assist victims and/or their families by telephone, appointment or walk-in and will provide assistance and referrals based on the specific needs of each situation. He/she can assist the victim and his/her family in applying for Alabama Crime Victim’s Compensation Commission and can provide advocacy and support while victim is in the criminal justice system.

Q. What is Alabama Crime Victims’ Compensation Commission (ACVCC)?

A. Alabama Crime Victims’ Compensation Commission is a financial assistance program that helps eligible victims with certain expenses related to the violent crime.

Q. What must a person do to be eligible for Alabama Crime Victims’ Compensation?

A.

  1. Report the crime to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours of occurrence and cooperate with the investigation.
  2. The victim or claimant suffered serious personal injury or death as a result of the criminal act.
  3. The victim must not have provoked, incited, caused or contributed to the injury or death in any way.
  4. The victim or claimant must not have contributed to the offense or have been involved in any illegal activity at the time of the offense.
  5. The application must be filed within one (1) year of the date of the incident.
  6. The victim or claimant must cooperate fully with law enforcement, the court system and the Commission.
  7. Be a United States resident with the crime occurring in Alabama; be in the United States legally at the time the crime occurred (citizenship not required)

. Q. What type of financial assistance is available through the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission?

A. The Commission pays only those expenses which are not covered by another source such as insurance, workman’s compensation, etc. Stolen property, checks or cash will not be covered by the Commission. The Commission may cover the following out of pocket expenses:

  • Medical Care
  • Counseling Work loss due to the crime
  • Funeral or burial expenses
  • Rehabilitation of the victim
  • Moving expenses

Q. What crimes are covered by the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission?

A. Types of crimes covered include:

  • Assault/aggravated Assault
  • Aggravated Robbery
  • Homicide
  • Family/Domestic Violence
  • Sexual Assault
  • Manslaughter
  • Other rimes where the victim suffered physical or emotional harm or death

Q. Who can apply?

A. Any person who is an innocent victim of criminally injurious conduct and who has sustained personal injuries as a result, or any immediate family members (surviving spouse, children, siblings, step children, parents, grandparents) may apply.

Q. What if I have additional questions?

A. For more information, please contact the Victim Liaison Coordinator at 205-785-4121 or call the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission at 1-800-541-9388 or visit their website at www.acvcc.state.al.us You may also call the Alabama Attorney General's Victim Assistance Unit at 1-800-626-7676 or visit their website at www.ago.state.al.us/victims/cvc www.http://www.ago.state.ala.us/victims/cvc.shtml.