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Financial Assistance

Financial Assistance

Restitution

As a victim of a crime, you are entitled to some form of compensation for your losses or damages as a direct result of a criminal act. Listed below are ways you may be able to recover your losses.

Once criminal charges are filed, you will be provided with a restitution form by the District Attorney's Office. At your request, a Victim/Witness Coordinator will be available to assist you in completing this form. To request assistance, call us at 610-478-6000 or e-mail us.

Only expenses incurred as a direct result of the crime are considered for restitution.

Expenses Covered

  •  Medical bills
  • Counseling fees
  • Property damage
  • Fair value of stolen items

Restitution Claim Process

  • Court decides and orders the restitution at the time of sentencing
  • Enforcement of restitution payments is handled by the Adult Probation Office
  • Collection and distribution of monies is handled by the Clerk of Courts Office
  • To monitor payments, log onto public docket sheet.

 Note: Indirect expenses may be pursued through civil litigation.

Expenses Not Covered

  • Lost wages
  • Gas mileage for hearings
  • Car rentals
  • Money for "pain and suffering"

VICTIMS COMPENSATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (VCAP)

VCAP May Cover

Any unreimbursed expenses for:

  • Medical expenses
  • Counseling fees
  • Loss of earnings
  • Loss of Support
  • Stolen Cash Benefit
  • Relocation Expenses
  • Funeral expenses
  • Crime Scene Clean-up

Eligibility

To determine whether you meet the eligibility requirements, contact one of our Victim/Witness Coordinators at 610-478-6000, call VCAP directly at 1-800-233-2339 or click here

To Open A Claim

 File on-line

OR

Contact a Victim/Witness Coordinator at (610) 478-6000 or email us