Victim Compensation

Victims of a compensable crime may be eligible if:

• The crime was reported to law enforcement within 72 hours
• The victim has cooperated with law enforcement and/or prosecution
• The victim applied for CVC within one year of the date of the crime
• The death or injury of the victim was not a result of the victim's own wrongful act or provocation

One or more requirements may be waived for good cause or in the interest of justice.

• Medical expenses
• Mental health counseling
• Lost wages
• Funeral expenses
• Loss of support
• External doors, locks, or windows

The claim maximum is $30,000; however, there are limitations on specific awards.

• Personal property
• Cash
• Pain and suffering

Per Colorado law, a compensable crime as defined for Crime Victim Compensation is an intentional, knowing, reckless, or criminally negligent act of a person that results in residential property damage or bodily (physical and/or emotional) injury of another person.

Some examples are provided below; however, this list is not all inclusive, and Crime Victim Compensation may make awards on a case-by-case basis.

• Domestic assault
• Assault
• Sex assault
• DUI
• Kidnapping
• Arson
• Homicide
• Burglary/criminal mischief
• Vehicular assault
• Vehicular homicide
• Stalking
• Robbery
• Terrorism
• Careless driving
• Violation of protection order

Apply online through the Colorado CVC Portal or download an application.

2024 Victim Compensation Application Form
2024 Victim Compensation Application Form (Spanish)

The Crime Victim Compensation Board meets monthly to review completed applications. After examining the completed application and law enforcement report, the board decides if the victim meets all eligibility requirements. During this meeting, decisions about awards and denials of covered expenses are made, and you will receive notification of the board's decision by mail within 10 business days following the meeting. Please note that the typical processing time for claims is between 30 and 60 days.

If your request is approved, specific documentation is required before any payment can be made. Once we receive all required documentation, payment will be made to you and/or the service provider.

If your request is denied, you have the right to request a reconsideration of the board’s decision within 30 days of being notified.

The Crime Victim Compensation Board meets on the second Tuesday of every month at 9:30 am at the District Attorney's Office, located at 201 Laporte Ave., Suite 200, Fort Collins, CO 80521, unless otherwise stated.

All attendees of CVC Board meetings must follow security screening procedures upon entering the District Attorney’s Office and provide their full name to be included in the meeting minutes.

To request a copy of CVC policies, procedures, by-laws, and/or meeting minutes, please contact Candace Smith, CVC Administrator at (970) 498-7290.

To ensure a fair process for all CVC applications and maintain CVC claim confidentiality as outlined in C.R.S. 24-4.1-107.5, attendees at the CVC meetings may only address the CVC Board at a time designated by the Board. If you have a matter you wish the CVC Board to consider, please outline your request or question in writing and submit it no later than the first of the month to the CVC Administrator at the address provided below. Written requests submitted after the first of the month for consideration at a monthly meeting will be deferred to the next scheduled monthly meeting.

The members of the 8th Judicial District CVC Board, upon an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the quorum present, may hold an executive session in accordance with the Colorado Open Meeting Law (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4) et seq.) and CVC Bylaws.

If your Victim Compensation claim was denied within the last 30 days, you have the right to request a reconsideration of the board's decision. Submit your written request for reconsideration to:
Crime Victim Compensation
201 LaPorte Ave Ste 200
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Fax: (970) 498-7250.

Your request for reconsideration must include new or additional information that was not available to the board for initial consideration.

If, after reconsideration of your claim, the board upholds the claim denial, you have a right to file an appeal in accordance with Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.

The Crime Victim Compensation Board of the Eighth Judicial District and staff are dedicated to conducting an open, fair, and equitable application and award process for all compensation requests received. Each board member has experience working with crime victims and is familiar with the impact of crime.

To report a Standards Violation, please contact the Division of Community Justice at:
700 Kipling St Ste 1000
Denver, CO 80215
(303) 239-4493
(888) 282-1080 (toll free)

Thank you for your interest in working with Crime Victim Compensation to serve crime victims of Larimer and Jackson counties. Your compassion and dedication is important to our community. Thank you again for everything you do!

Below are links to downloadable versions of the most up-to-date information and forms.

• Mental Health Packet
• Mental Health Treatment Plan
• Medical/Dental Treatment Plan
• Extension Request
• Therapist Application