The mission of the Board is to assist qualified victims with actual expenses incurred as a result of a criminal act that are not reimbursed by another source. The Victim Specialist assists the Board by distributing and processing the applications. Reports from the relevant law enforcement agency are copied and given to the Board in order for them to review the events of the crime that occurred. This three member Board of volunteers meets monthly and reviews a large quantity of reports. After the Board has reached its decision, the Victim Specialist notifies the victim, in writing, of that decision.
Victims have a right to an appeal if their application is denied.
At the time that the Board approves an application, awards are authorized for payment. The actual custodian of the fund is the Tenth Judicial District and the Court Administrator who maintains the account. From this fund, agencies and organizations can request dollars to support programs that provide services to victims of crime. The Board receives administrative and legal assistance from the District Attorney s Office and has always been very thorough and efficient in selecting programs to support that provide direct services to victims of crime.