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West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Act The Crime Victims Compensation Act establishes a fund which pays certain compensation and medical benefits to innocent victms of crime. The program is administered by the West Virginia Court of Claims.
How is the system funded? Every person who is convicted of or pleads guilty to a misdemeanor or felony offense, other than a non-moving traffic violation, is assessed additional court cost, which are transmitted to the State Treasurer for deposit into the Crime Victims Compensation Fund. NO TAX DOLLARS ARE USED.			Who can file a claim? * Any innocent victim who suffers personal injury as the result of a crime * Any individual who is the dependent of a deceased victim of a crime. * Any West Virginia resident who is victimized by terrorism overseas
What is required? * The crime must be reported to law enforcement official within 72 hours. * The claimant must fully cooperate with law enforcement officials. *The claim for compensation must be filed within 2 years of the date of the crime.