The New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission was formed in 1981 under the Crime Victims Reparation Act to assist victims of violent crime with expenses incurred as a result of their victimization.

Who Qualifies?

Victims who have suffered physical injury or extreme mental distress as a result of one or more of the following crimes:

- Aggravated Assault
- Aggravated Battery
- Criminal Sexual Contact of a Minor
- Criminal Sexual Penetration
- Murder
- Voluntary Manslaughter
- Involuntary Manslaughter
- Abandonment or Abuse of a Child
- Homicide by vehicle or great bodily injury by vehicle
- Aggravated Stalking
- Kidnapping
- Arson resulting in bodily injury
- Aggravated Arson
- Aggravated Indecent Exposure
- Dangerous Use of Explosives
- Negligent use of a Deadly Weapon

Who may apply?

- Victims
- Family and dependents of deceased victims
- Any individuals who voluntarily assume funeral or medical expenses of the victim

How does a person qualify?

- The crime must have occurred in New Mexico
- A Police report must have been filed within thirty (30) days of the incident, however in cases
  of domestic violence and sexual assault the victim has one hundred eighty (180) days to file a
  Police report
- A completed application must be filed within two (2) years of the incident. (Some exception
  may be allowed for minors under eighteen (18) years of age)
- The victim or claimant must cooperate fully with the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation
  Commission and all Law Enforcement agencies. This includes a willingness to prosecute the
  offender

How are awards determined?

In determining awards, all applications undergo a thorough review. The Crime Victims Reparation Commission is the payer of last resort. Collateral sources such as Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, workers compensation, and indigent funds must be exhausted before payment can be made. In determining payment, the Board must consider any contributory behavior on the part of the victim. The submission of an application does not guarantee payment.

Types of reparation:

Awards up to a maximum of $20,000.00 can be made for the following:

- Medical and dental care
- Mental health counseling (30 sessions maximum)
- Funeral and burial expenses ($6,000.00 maximum)
- Loss of earnings as a result of the crime
- Eyeglasses ($350.00 maximum)
- Or other medically necessary devices

NO AWARDS ARE MADE FOR PROPERTY LOSS,
PAIN AND SUFFERING, OR ATTORNEYS FEES.

How to apply:

- You may recieve an application form by contacting Dawna Reyes by one of the means below: