Law garden / Alaska
If you're Jane Doe in Alaska
What Alaska's crime victim compensation law says, in plain words. Each line links to the exact sentence it comes from.
Violent Crimes Compensation Board (VCCB), run by Alaska Department of Public Safety, Violent Crimes Compensation Board.
Show the law for this line: Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board, home page
Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board, home pageAK-S7
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
- $40,000the most you can ask for in totalAS 18.67.130(c)
- 2 yearsto apply, from the date it happenedAS 18.67.130(a)(1)
- Police reportthe program asks for one within 5 daysAS 18.67.130(a)(2)
- $0what a forensic exam should cost youAS 18.68.040
What the program can pay for
The most the program can pay for all costs together is $40,000.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.130(c)
AS 18.67.130(c)AK-CAP-1
The most the board can award is $40,000 per victim per incident.
Compensation may not be awarded under this chapter in an amount in excess of $40,000 per victim per incident.
Medical care
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expenses
VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-COV-1
Medical and dental costs can be covered.
Dental/medical
Counseling
- A direct victim's initial counseling award covers up to 24 sessions. The first evaluation and intake session is paid in full, and later sessions with a licensed mental health provider are paid up to $200 each. More sessions can be requested with a treatment plan.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesand 1 more
VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-COV-2
Counseling and therapy can be covered.
Counseling/therapy
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Mental Health Therapy, Payment MaximumsAK-COUNSEL-1
Counseling – Direct Victims: Initial maximum award is 24 sessions. Secondary Victims: initial maximum 12 sessions VCCB will pay first evaluation and intake session in full. Payment after first session: $200/session for services provided by a licensed mental health provider
Travel
- Car rental is paid up to $50 per day.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesand 1 more
VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-COV-4
Travel and transportation can be covered.
Travel/transportation
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, TransportationAK-TRANS-2
Car rental: Up to $50 per day.
Lost pay
- Lost wages are paid at 85% of gross pay, up to $10,000.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesand 1 more
VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-COV-3
Lost wages can be covered.
Lost wages
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Loss of EarningsAK-WAGES-1
Up to $10,000 Compensation is reimbursed at a rate of 85% of gross pay.
Home security
- A security system and monitoring are paid up to $1,500.
- Securing doors, windows, and locks is paid up to $4,000.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesand 2 more
VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-COV-5
Security measures can be covered.
Security measures
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Security MeasuresAK-SEC-1
Security system and monitoring: Up to $1,500.
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Security MeasuresAK-SEC-2
Securing doors, windows, and locks: Up to $4,000.
Moving
- Relocation is capped at $7,500 per household ($4,000 for limited income).
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application and Forms, Relocationand 1 more
VCCB Application and Forms, RelocationAK-RELOC-2
Relocation is covered when the survivor's health or safety is at risk because of the crime.
Relocation may only be eligible specific instances, such as when an individuals health or safety may be at risk as a direct result of the crime.
VCCB Request for Relocation Assistance, Estimated or Actual Relocation ExpensesAK-RELOC-1
Household limit is $7,500 (reduced to $4,000 for limited income), subject to verification of actual expenses.
Temporary housing
- As part of relocation, a motel or hotel stay is paid for up to 5 days at up to $225 per night, including tax and fees.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Relocation, Payment Maximums
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Relocation, Payment MaximumsAK-HOUSING-1
Motel/Hotel: Up to 5 days (up to $225 per night, including tax and fees).
Child care
- Crime-related childcare, such as care needed to attend medical, counseling, or court appointments, is paid up to $2,000 based on receipts.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesand 1 more
VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-COV-7
Childcare can be covered.
Childcare
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Childcare, Payment MaximumsAK-CHILD-1
Reimbursements will be provided based on receipts provided. Up to $2,000*
Clothing and bedding
- Bedding, clothing, and other essential items taken by police as evidence are replaced up to $1,500; a phone is handled separately up to $1,000.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Items Taken as Evidence
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Items Taken as EvidenceAK-EVID-1
Up to $1,500 Cell phone: Up to $1,000 (not included in $1500 max – see security).
Replacing belongings
- A destroyed or damaged cell phone is paid up to $1,000.
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VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-PHONE-2
A cell phone that was damaged or taken as evidence can be covered.
Cell phone (damaged or taken for evidence)
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Security MeasuresAK-PHONE-1
Destroyed/damaged cell phone: Up to $1,000.
Crime scene cleanup
- Crime scene clean-up in a private residence is paid up to $7,000.
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VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, covered expensesAK-COV-6
Crime scene cleanup can be covered.
Crime scene cleanup
VCCB Benefits at a Glance, Crime Scene Clean-upAK-CLEAN-1
Up to $7,000 The police report will be key to verify damage to homes requiring clean-up.
What it does not pay for
Lost wage payments cover only leave without pay, not days already covered by paid leave.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Section 7: Lost Wage Information
VCCB Application, Section 7: Lost Wage InformationAK-WAGES-2
Compensation is limited to leave without pay.
Property loss or damage is generally not covered; essential items taken as evidence (and phones) are limited exceptions.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application and Forms, Property Replacement
VCCB Application and Forms, Property ReplacementAK-EXCL-1
Note: VCCB does not generally cover property loss or damage, these are limited exceptions.
The forensic exam
You should not get a bill for a sexual assault forensic exam.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.68.040and 1 more
AS 18.68.040AK-EXAM-1
Police, a hospital, or anyone else may not make a sexual assault survivor age 16 or older pay for the evidence exam, directly or through their health insurance.
A law enforcement agency, health care facility, or other entity may not require a victim of sexual assault under AS 11.41.410 — 11.41.425 who is 16 years of age or older to pay, directly or indirectly, through health insurance or any other means, for the costs of examination of the victim necessary for (1) collecting evidence using the sexual assault examination kit under AS 18.68.010 or otherwise; or (2) determining whether a sexual assault has occurred.
Alaska Department of Law, Victims' Rights Handbook, Crimes of Sexual AssaultAK-EXAM-2
The Alaska Department of Law tells survivors that sexual assault exams are provided at no cost to them. This page does not address insurance billing; AK-EXAM-1 (the statute) does.
Victims of sexual assaults should obtain sexual assault examinations as soon as possible after the crime has occurred. These exams are provided at no cost to victims [AS 18.68.040].
The provider should not bill your insurance for it either.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.68.040
AS 18.68.040AK-EXAM-1
Police, a hospital, or anyone else may not make a sexual assault survivor age 16 or older pay for the evidence exam, directly or through their health insurance.
A law enforcement agency, health care facility, or other entity may not require a victim of sexual assault under AS 11.41.410 — 11.41.425 who is 16 years of age or older to pay, directly or indirectly, through health insurance or any other means, for the costs of examination of the victim necessary for (1) collecting evidence using the sexual assault examination kit under AS 18.68.010 or otherwise; or (2) determining whether a sexual assault has occurred.
Police report
The program asks that the crime be reported to police.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.130(a)(2)and 2 more
AS 18.67.130(a)(2)AK-REPORT-1
The crime must be reported to police within five days, or within five days of when a report could reasonably have been made. The statute lists no alternative to a police report for sexual assault.
the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense listed in AS 18.67.101 that had been reported to the police within five days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within five days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made
AS 18.67.130(a)(3)AK-REPORT-2
The board may also look at whether the applicant cooperated with police and prosecutors where appropriate.
in the discretion of the board, the applicant has cooperated with law enforcement and prosecution officials to further prosecution of the offender if appropriate
AS 18.67.080(d)AK-REPORT-3
An award can be made even if no one is prosecuted or convicted.
An order may be made under this section whether or not a person is prosecuted or convicted of an offense arising out of the act that caused the injury or death involved in the application.
The crime must be reported to police within five days, or within five days of when a report could reasonably have been made. The statute lists no alternative to a police report for sexual assault.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.130(a)(2)
AS 18.67.130(a)(2)AK-REPORT-1
the personal injury or death was the result of an incident or offense listed in AS 18.67.101 that had been reported to the police within five days of its occurrence or, if the incident or offense could not reasonably have been reported within that period, within five days of the time when a report could reasonably have been made
The board may also look at whether the applicant cooperated with police and prosecutors where appropriate.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.130(a)(3)
AS 18.67.130(a)(3)AK-REPORT-2
in the discretion of the board, the applicant has cooperated with law enforcement and prosecution officials to further prosecution of the offender if appropriate
An award can be made even if no one is prosecuted or convicted.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.080(d)
AS 18.67.080(d)AK-REPORT-3
An order may be made under this section whether or not a person is prosecuted or convicted of an offense arising out of the act that caused the injury or death involved in the application.
Deadline to apply
Apply within 2 years of the date it happened.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.130(a)(1)
AS 18.67.130(a)(1)AK-DEADLINE-1
The application must be made within two years after the date of the injury.
the application has been made within two years after the date of the personal injury or death
The program asks for an application within two years of the crime, and asks applicants who are past two years to explain the delay.
Show the law for this line: VCCB home page, When to request compensation?
VCCB home page, When to request compensation?AK-DEADLINE-2
Even if you do not know all related expenses, it is important to open an application within two years of when the crime occurred. If the crime occurred more than two years ago, please provide an explanation as to why there was a delay in requesting financial assistance.
Keeping your name and address private
Alaska's new Address Confidentiality Program, run by the Department of Administration, gives an enrolled person a post office box to use as a substitute mailing address and forwards their mail, and state and municipal agencies must accept that address. A victim of a crime involving sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking can enroll if a court has issued a protective order for them or they meet other standards the department sets. The department must still adopt regulations setting out how to enroll.
Show the law for this line: AS 44.21.022(b)(2) to (c)(1), enacted by sec. 75 of Chapter 9 SLA 26 (HB 239), effective July 1, 2026 under sec. 94; agencies must accept the address under AS 44.21.022(e)
AS 44.21.022(b)(2) to (c)(1), enacted by sec. 75 of Chapter 9 SLA 26 (HB 239), effective July 1, 2026 under sec. 94; agencies must accept the address under AS 44.21.022(e)AK-ACP-1
(2) designate a post office box as a substitute mailing address for an 02 individual enrolled in the program; 03 (3) forward the mail of an individual enrolled in the program from the 04 post office box designated under (2) of this subsection to the individual's residential 05 street address, post office box, school address, or work address as specified on the 06 individual's application for enrollment in the program; 07 (4) maintain the confidentiality of the address of an individual enrolled 08 in the program; and 09 (5) adopt regulations establishing a procedure for a qualified individual 10 under (c) of this section to enroll in or withdraw from the program. 11 (c) The following individuals may enroll in the program: 12 (1) a victim of a crime involving domestic violence, stalking, or sexual 13 assault if 14 (A) a court has issued a protective order on behalf of the 15 victim; or 16 (B) the victim meets other standards set by the department;
By statute, a compensation application and personally identifying information about the applicant are confidential records that the Violent Crimes Compensation Board may not release.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.030(c)
AS 18.67.030(c)AK-RECORDS-1
An application for compensation and personally identifying information relating to an applicant for compensation are confidential records and may not be released by the board.
How to apply
Online https://vccb.alaska.gov
Show the law for this line: Claim Application and Instructions, Is there another way to apply?
Claim Application and Instructions, Is there another way to apply?AK-SUBMIT-4
An application can also be filed online through the VCCB's secure web portal, reached from the VCCB website.
Please visit https://vccb.alaska.gov to access the secure web application portal to file an application online.
Email VCCB@alaska.gov
Show the law for this line: Application (05/2026), contact block on page 1 and on the Claim Application and Instructions page
Application (05/2026), contact block on page 1 and on the Claim Application and Instructions pageAK-SUBMIT-3
The application can be emailed to the VCCB; the application's contact block gives the email address and its instructions say it can be submitted by email.
Email: VCCB@alaska.gov
Mail 4300 Boniface Pkwy Anchorage, AK 99504
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application page, How to Apply, Mail
VCCB Application page, How to Apply, MailAK-SUBMIT-1
The paper application can be mailed to the VCCB office in Anchorage.
You may fill out and send in the application by mail. 4300 Boniface Pkwy Anchorage, AK 99504
Fax (907) 465-2379
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application page, How to Apply, Fax
VCCB Application page, How to Apply, FaxAK-SUBMIT-2
The paper application can be faxed to the VCCB.
You may fill out and fax in the application. fax: (907) 465-2379
Phone 800-764-3040
Show the law for this line: Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board, home page
Alaska Violent Crimes Compensation Board, home pageAK-S7
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
If you need money soon
If compensation is probable and waiting would cause undue hardship, the board can make an emergency award of up to $5,000, which is deducted from the final award.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.120(1)
AS 18.67.120(1)AK-EMERG-1
the amount of the emergency compensation may not exceed $5,000
Good to know before you apply
The program covers crimes that happened in Alaska.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, eligibility requirements
VCCB Application, Claim Application and Instructions, eligibility requirementsAK-RES-1
The crime occurred in Alaska.
The board pays only for losses not already covered by the offender, a government, or a private source such as insurance.
Show the law for this line: AS 18.67.090(a)
AS 18.67.090(a)AK-COLL-1
the board may award compensation for losses and expenses allowable under AS 18.67.110 for which the applicant is not compensated by the offender or a person on behalf of the offender, or by the United States, a state, or any of its subdivisions or agencies, or a private source
The program pays after insurance and other sources.
Show the law for this line: VCCB Billing and Payments
VCCB Billing and PaymentsAK-COLL-2
VCCB is a payor of last resort.
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