Crime Victim Compensation | Iowa Department of Justice
Lucas State Office Building, 321 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50319
Victim Assistance Division
Eligibility
Crime must generally be reported with in 72 hours with some exceptions, application with IA Crime Victim Assistance office
Required documents
Compensation application filed with our office
Hours
Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm
Application process
Call or visit for application or visit the website www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov
Fees
None
Service area
IA
Offers help to victims with certain out-of-pocket expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). It is funded entirely by fines and penalties paid by criminals (not by taxpayers). Program can pay for crime-related expenses such as medical care, counseling, lost wages, and funeral expenses (when costs are not covered by insurance or other sources). Can also pay for crime-scene clean-up, replacement of clothing held as evidence, replacement of security items, child or dependent care, housing/shelter expenses, relocation expenses and travel.
Last Assured
03/10/2025
Providing organization
Iowa Department of Justice
Attorney General for the state of Iowa.