Assists victims of violent crime with expenses that are incurred as a result of a violent crime. Crime must have occurred in New Mexico and police report must have been filed within thirty (30) days of the incident. Application must be filed within two (2) years of the incident. Victim or claimant must cooperate fully with NM Crime Victims and all law enforcement agencies. This includes the willingness to prosecute offender. Victim Advocates available in office. Can award up to a maximum of $20,000.00 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. An additional $30,000.00 can be awarded for extraordinary pecuniary losses, if the personal injury to a victim is catastrophic and results in a permanent total disability. No awards are made for property loss, pain and suffering or attorney's fees.
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.
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