Victim Compensation, governed by Florida Statute 960, provides financial assistance to or on behalf of victims who suffered injury or death. Compensation is offered for economic damages incurred such as wage loss, disability, or loss of support; treatment costs such as medical, mental health or grief counseling; and funeral/burial costs. The crime must be reported to law enforcement within 120 hours or good cause must be established for the delay. The application must also be filed within three years after the date of crime or within five years with good cause shown. The Schedule of Benefits identifies the amount available for each benefit type and the timeframe within which the loss must be incurred.

Property Loss, governed by Florida Statute 960.195, provides financial assistance to victims age 60 and older and disabled adults, who suffered the loss of personal tangible property which adversely affects their daily quality of living. The criminal or delinquent act must be reported to the proper authorities within 120 hours. Limitations apply to the types of property considered compensable. The Schedule of Benefits identifies the amount available for each claim as well as the lifetime maximum.

Domestic Violence Relocation, governed by Florida Statute 960.198, provides financial assistance for relocation expenses to victims who have an immediate need to escape a domestic violence environment. The need must be certified by a certified domestic violence center in the State of Florida. The department must receive itemized receipts showing how the entire award was spent within 45 days of payment issuance or the payment will be subject to recoupment. The Schedule of Benefits identifies the amount available for each claim as well as the lifetime maximum.

Relocation for Victims of Sexual Battery, governed by Florida Statute 960.199, provides financial assistance for relocation expenses to victims of sexual battery who need to relocate due to a reasonable fear for their continued safety. The need must be certified by a certified rape crisis center in the State of Florida. The department must receive itemized receipts showing how the entire award was spent within 45 days of payment issuance or the payment will be subject to recoupment. The Schedule of Benefits identifies the amount available for each claim as well as the lifetime maximum.

Human Trafficking Relocation, governed by Florida Statute 960.197, provides financial assistance for relocation expenses to victims of sexual trafficking who need to relocate due to a reasonable fear for their continued safety. The need must be certified by a certified rape crisis or domestic violence center in the State of Florida. The department must receive itemized receipts showing how the entire award was spent within 45 days of payment issuance or the payment will be subject to recoupment. The Schedule of Benefits identifies the amount available for each claim as well as the lifetime maximum.

Forensic Sexual Battery Claims, governed by Florida Statute 960.28, provides reimbursement to providers for the cost of the initial forensic physical examination of a victim following a sexual battery upon that person. There is no requirement for victims of sexual battery to contact the proper authorities to have examination costs compensated. Claims must be submitted within 120 days following the examination. The Schedule of Benefits identifies the amount available for reimbursement.

State Institutions Claims,governed by Florida Statute 402.181, provides restitution of up to $1,500 to persons who suffer direct physical injury or property damage caused by foster children, and up to $1,000 for physical injury or property damage caused by shelter children, escapees, or inmates of state institutions. The department serves as a conduit for processing those applications and determining what amount of restitution is owed. Applications are filed through and payments are made by the Department of Children and Families, Juvenile Justice, Corrections, Health and the Agency for Persons with Disabilities.

Emergency Responder Death Benefits, governed by Florida Statute 960.194, provides financial assistance to the surviving spouse, children, parents or guardian, or siblings of a deceased emergency responder who is killed while answering a call for service in the line of duty. Applications are filed through the responder’s employer who verifies that at the time of crime, the victim was in the line of duty as an emergency medical technician, paramedic, firefighter, or law enforcement officer. The Schedule of Benefits identifies the amount available for each claim.