Compensation Application

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

• Arson resulting in bodily injury;
• Aggravated assault;
• Aggravated battery;
• Assault against a household member;
• Battery against a houshold memeber;
• 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;
• Stalking;
• Kidnapping;
• Aggravated indecent exposure;
• Dangerous use of explosives resulting in bodily injury; or,
• Negligent use of a deadly weapon;
• Human Trafficking
• Failure to give information and render aid

• Victims.
• Family and dependents of deceased victims.
• Any individual who voluntarily assumes funeral or medical expenses of the victim.

• The crime must have occurred in New Mexico.
• The crime must be reported to a licensed medical provider, licensed mental health provider, tribal health provider or law enforcement agency.
• A completed application must be filed within two (2) years of the incident. Some exceptions may be considered for good cause.
• The victim or claimant must cooperate fully with the New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission.

In determining awards, all applications undergo a thorough review. The Crime Victims Reparation Commission takes into account collateral sources available to the victim, such as Medicare, Medicaid, health insurance, worker’s compensation, indigent funds, etc., and any contributory behavior on the part of the victim. The submission of an application does not guarantee payment.

Awards up to a maximum of $20,000.00 (or a maximum of $50,000.00 in cases of permanent physical disability) can be made for the following:

• Medical and dental care;
• Mental health counseling; (30 session 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 attorney’s fees.

After receiving an application, it will be given a claim number. The application and related documentation received, including a complete offense report or provider incident verification form (which this office requests), will then be reviewed to determine if the victim and/or claimant are eligible for compensation.  This process involves verifying all the information presented in the application. A decision about whether the victim/claimant is eligible is usually made within 120 days. If the application is approved and expenses incurred as a result of the crime are eligible, payment will be made directly to providers or the victim/claimant. The victim/claimant is notified in writing of the decision to award or deny the claim.

If a decision is made that the victim/claimant disagrees with, an appeal may be filed with the agency Director.  The victim/claimant must notify the agency Director in writing of the reason for the appeal and provide additional information for reconsideration of the original decision.  If the original decision is upheld, the victim/claimant may request, in writing, a meeting with agency staff and an independent victim advocate.  If the victim/claimant does not agree with the outcome of this meeting, the final step would be to request an appearance in front of the agency Commission members. The decision from that meeting is final.

Complete compensation application online HERE.

You may receive an application form by contacting our office:

Crime Victims Reparation Commission
6200 Uptown Blvd., Suite 210
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 841-9432
1-800-306-6262 (toll-free)
Fax: (505) 841-9437
E-Mail: cvrc@cvrc.nm.gov

You may also obtain an application form and receive assistance from your local District Attorney’s Office or the other agencies listed below. Call them at the number listed below and ask for the Victim Advocate.

• 1st Judicial District – Santa Fe
  827-5000
• 2nd Judicial District – Albuquerque
  841-8400
• 3rd Judicial District – Las Cruces
  524-6370
• 4th Judicial District – Las Vegas
  425-6746
• 5th Judicial District – Carlsbad
  885-8822
• 6th Judicial District – Silver City
  388-1941
• 7th Judicial District – Socorro
  835-0052
• 8th Judicial District – Taos
  758-8683
• 9th Judicial District – Clovis
  769-2246
• 10th Judicial District – Tucumcari
  461-2075
• 11th Judicial District
  • Div. I – Farmington
    325-7555
  • Div. II – Gallup
    722-2281
• 12th Judicial District – Alamogordo
  437-3640
• 13th Judicial District – Los Lunas
  865-9643
• Las Cruces Police Department
  527-6135
• Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
  1-800-522-6233 (Statewide)
  255-2955 (Albuquerque area)

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.