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1. What is the Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board?

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board provides financial assistance for innocent victims of crime. The Board may compensate victims who suffer physical injury for their medical expenses and loss of earnings and in some circumstances, may cover psychological injuries for counseling or lost wages. In cases of homicide, the Board may assist with funeral expenses and loss of support on the part of the victim's dependents.

2. Who may file a claim?

Please see our Claim Filing page

3. How may I file a claim?

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board will provide the necessary claim forms. Call 410.585.3010. They are also available online in English and Spanish at the Department of Public Safety website.

4. What must I do to quality?

You must report the crime to police within 3 years; You must have incurred at least $100 of unreimbursed costs related to the victimization; To receive lost wages, you must have lost at least two continuous weeks' earnings or support. This period can be less if you also have more than $100 in other unreimbursed eligible costs related to your victimization.

5. How much may the board award?

Please see our Board Awards page.

6. How soon must a claim be filed?

A claim should be filed within 3 years from the date of the crime or the death of the victim. In cases of child abuse, the claim must be filed within three years of the date the claimant knew or should have known of the abuse.

7. Where can I go for additional information on the subject?

For more information contact the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board at 410-585-3010.