Jefferson County Victim Service Program - Victims Compensation Assistance Program
Ensures victims and witnesses of crimes receive all the services afforded under the Bill of Rights. Services include help with filing, detailing important information throughout the process, and referrals. Compensation assistance may also cover any non-reimbursable medical costs, loss of wages, loss of ability to earn wages, funeral expenses, relocation expenses, and crime scene clean-up cost.
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Physical Address
200 Main Street, Brookville, PA 15825
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Voice
Application process
Contact the Jefferson County Victim Service Program for additional information.
Fee
Services free of charge.
Eligibility
1. Crime happened in Pennsylvania 2. The crime was reported within 72 hours. 3. Victim must fully cooperate with law enforcement. 4. Costs must be more than $50.00 out of pocket. (Victims 60 years of age or older do not need the $50.00 minimum.) 5. Claims must be filed within five years of the crime except in cases when the victim is a child.
Service area
Jefferson, PA
Agency info
Jefferson County Victim Service Program
The Jefferson County Victim Service Program assists victims of crime that is committed in Jefferson County. Services include, court support, filing Victims Compensation, general question, justice system questions, case information, property retention, employer and childcare help as well as register to be told offender is being released from jail.