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If you're Jane Doe in Alabama
What Alabama's crime victim compensation law says, in plain words. Each line links to the exact sentence it comes from.
Crime Victims Compensation, run by Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission (ACVCC).
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-1-.01
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-1-.01AL-S30
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
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- $15,000the most you can ask for in totalAla. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(1)
- 1 yearto apply, from the date it happenedAla. Code 15-23-12(a)(1)
- Police reportthe program asks for oneAla. Code 15-23-12(a)(4)
- $0what a forensic exam should cost youAla. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)a
What the program can pay for
The most the program can pay for all costs together is $15,000.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(1)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(1)AL-CAP-1
The most the Commission will pay in total for a victim's or claimant's economic loss is $15,000.
(1) Compensation payable to a victim or claimant sustaining economic loss due to injury or death may not exceed a total of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000.00).
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Medical care
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-3(6)and 1 more
Ala. Code 15-23-3(6)AL-COV-MED
Allowable expenses include needed medical care and rehabilitation.
Charges incurred for needed products, services, and accommodations, including, but not limited to, medical care, rehabilitation
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(3)AL-COV-MED-OOP
Medical bills the survivor already paid out of pocket can be fully reimbursed up to $15,000.
When the claimant has already paid out-of-pocket for medical treatment and services, the claimant may be fully reimbursed for all eligible expenses not to exceed $15,000.
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Counseling
- Therapy is capped at $6,250 or 50 sessions.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07(4)(c)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07(4)(c)AL-CAP-COUNS
Reimbursement for therapy expenses shall not exceed $6,250, or 50 sessions.
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Prescriptions
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(10)(a)1
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(10)(a)1AL-COV-HIV
If a survivor is at risk of HIV exposure, the Commission may pay for a 28-day course of HIV prophylaxis, including directly to the survivor. Health insurance has to be billed first.
If it is determined that a victim of sexual violence is at risk for exposure to HIV, the Commission may provide payment for a 28-day drug regimen of HIV prophylaxis to a SANE facility, hospital, medical clinic, pharmacy, or victim of sexual violence.
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Travel
- Travel expenses are capped at $3,000.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(15)(a)and 1 more
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(15)(a)AL-COV-TRAVEL-MED
Travel for medical and psychological treatment needed because of the crime can be covered.
Travel may be allowed for medical and psychological treatment that is needed as a result of the victimization.
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Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(15)(a)AL-CAP-TRAVEL
The maximum award for travel expenses is $3,000.
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Lost pay
- For crimes on or after July 9, 2020, lost wages are paid at up to $400 a week for up to 26 weeks.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(28)and 1 more
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(28)AL-WAGES-SA
A sexual assault victim can get up to two weeks of lost wages without a doctor's note. Employer verification is still required.
A victim of sexual assault may be granted compensation for maximum of two weeks of lost wages without a doctor's excuse.
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Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(12)(a)AL-CAP-WAGES
For incidents of criminally injurious conduct occurring on or after July 9, 2020, lost wages are limited to $400.00 per week for a maximum of 26 weeks.
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Home security
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(16)1
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(16)1AL-COV-SEC
Listed under the property rule as an allowed item: windows and locks for a home the victim owns, or rents when the victim must pay for repairs.
Security enhancement. Windows and locks for real property owned by the claimant/victim; and windows and locks for rental property leased by the claimant/victim when the claimant/victim is financially responsible for repair(s) to the leased property.
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Moving
- Moving and temporary relocation together are capped at $1,000.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(14)(c)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(14)(c)AL-CAP-RELO
Moving and temporary relocation expenses may not exceed a combined total of $1,000.
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What it does not pay for
The Commission does not reimburse or replace property, so a lost or damaged phone or other personal item is not covered. The only items listed under this rule are security windows and locks and damaged prescription eyeglasses.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(16)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(16)AL-EXCL-PROP
The Commission does not provide property reimbursement or replacement.
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Stolen property, property damage, checks, and cash are not covered.
Show the law for this line: ACVCC Compensation page
ACVCC Compensation pageAL-EXCL-PROP-2
Stolen property, property damage, checks or cash will not be covered by the Commission.
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Pain and suffering is not compensated.
Show the law for this line: ACVCC Compensation page
ACVCC Compensation pageAL-EXCL-PAIN
The Commission does not provide compensation for pain and suffering.
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Legal fees are not paid, except fees to set up a legal guardian for the victim.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(17)(b)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(17)(b)AL-EXCL-LEGAL
All legal fees shall be excluded from payment except legal fees incurred to establish a legal guardian for the victim
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The forensic exam
You should not get a bill for a sexual assault forensic exam.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)aand 2 more
Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)aAL-EXAM-1
Alabama law gives a sexual assault survivor the right not to be charged for a medical forensic exam. The provider may bill the survivor's health insurer.
Not to be prevented from, or charged for, receiving a medical forensic examination.
Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)bAL-EXAM-2
The same statute lets a health care provider bill a health insurer for the forensic exam.
For the purposes of this subdivision, a health care provider may bill a health insurer for providing a medical forensic examination.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(3)(c)1AL-EXAM-3
The Commission's rule says a hospital, clinic, or SANE facility should not bill the survivor for the exam.
A hospital, medical clinic, or SANE facility should not bill the victim of sexual violence for the sexual assault examination.
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The provider may bill your insurance, but not you.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)aand 2 more
Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)aAL-EXAM-1
Alabama law gives a sexual assault survivor the right not to be charged for a medical forensic exam. The provider may bill the survivor's health insurer.
Not to be prevented from, or charged for, receiving a medical forensic examination.
Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)bAL-EXAM-2
The same statute lets a health care provider bill a health insurer for the forensic exam.
For the purposes of this subdivision, a health care provider may bill a health insurer for providing a medical forensic examination.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(3)(c)1AL-EXAM-3
The Commission's rule says a hospital, clinic, or SANE facility should not bill the survivor for the exam.
A hospital, medical clinic, or SANE facility should not bill the victim of sexual violence for the sexual assault examination.
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The Crime Victims Compensation Commission pays for forensic exams and STI prevention treatment after sexual abuse crimes.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-5(24)
Ala. Code 15-23-5(24)AL-EXAM-4
Provide for the cost of forensic medical examinations for the purpose of gathering evidence and treatment for preventing sexually transmitted infections in sexual abuse crimes and offenses.
Insurance or another collateral source has to be used first, then the provider submits the exam to the Commission's Sexual Assault Examination Payment Program.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(3)(c)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(3)(c)AL-EXAM-5
Any collateral source available for the payment of a sexual assault examination must be utilized prior to submitting a sexual assault examination to the Commission's Sexual Assault Examination Payment Program.
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The exam payment program does not pay for injury treatment, medication other than STI treatment and prevention, or hospital admissions. Those costs may still be covered through a regular compensation claim, and every survivor should be given an application.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(6)(b)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(6)(b)AL-EXAM-6
Expenses that are ineligible pursuant to the Commission’s Sexual Assault Examination Payment Program may be eligible for crime victims’ compensation benefits.
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The exam program pays for 'Jane Doe' sexual assault exams on adults. It does not pay for 'Jane Doe' exams on children, and for a minor the facility must confirm a report to DHR or law enforcement.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(4)(c)3
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(4)(c)3AL-EXAM-7
The Commission will provide reimbursement for “Jane Doe” sexual assault examinations performed on adult victims.
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Police report
The program asks that the crime be reported to police.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(4)and 1 more
Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(4)AL-REPORT-1
The crime has to be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours unless the Commission finds good cause for the delay. No sexual-assault-specific alternative to a police report was found.
The criminally injurious conduct resulting in injury or death was reported to a law enforcement officer later than 72 hours after its occurrence, unless the commission finds there was good cause for the failure to report within that time.
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(2)AL-REPORT-2
Good cause for late reporting includes the claimant being a minor or having an infirmity or incapacity.
Good cause includes, but is not limited to the minority, infirmity or incapacity of the claimant.
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The crime has to be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours unless the Commission finds good cause for the delay. No sexual-assault-specific alternative to a police report was found.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(4)
Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(4)AL-REPORT-1
The criminally injurious conduct resulting in injury or death was reported to a law enforcement officer later than 72 hours after its occurrence, unless the commission finds there was good cause for the failure to report within that time.
Good cause for late reporting includes the claimant being a minor or having an infirmity or incapacity.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(2)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(2)AL-REPORT-2
Good cause includes, but is not limited to the minority, infirmity or incapacity of the claimant.
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Deadline to apply
Apply within 1 year of the date it happened.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(1)
Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(1)AL-DEADLINE-1
The claim must be filed within one year of the injury, unless the Commission finds good cause for filing late.
A claim has been filed with the commission later than one year after the injury or death upon which the claim is based, unless the commission finds there was good cause for the failure to file within that time.
Keeping your name and address private
The Commission may not disclose the names and addresses of victims or claimants who applied for compensation, or the facts of the crime against them.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-4(k)
Ala. Code 15-23-4(k)AL-REC-1
The commission may not disclose the names and addresses of victims or claimants who have applied for compensation pursuant to this article or the facts or circumstances of the criminally injurious conduct perpetrated against them.
How to apply
Email info@acvcc.alabama.gov
Show the law for this line: Application, Claim Authorization page, submission box
Application, Claim Authorization page, submission boxAL-SUBMIT-2
Email the completed application to info@acvcc.alabama.gov.
Please download the completed application and email it to info@acvcc.alabama.gov or fax it to 334-290-4455.
Mail Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission P.O. Box 231267 Montgomery, Alabama 36123-1267
Show the law for this line: Compensation page, How Do I File A Claim?
Compensation page, How Do I File A Claim?AL-SUBMIT-1
Mail the completed application to the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, P.O. Box 231267, Montgomery, Alabama 36123-1267.
The completed application can be returned by: FAX: (334)290-4455 Email: info@acvcc.alabama.gov Mail: Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission P.O. Box 231267 Montgomery, Alabama 36123-1267
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Fax 334-290-4455
Show the law for this line: Application, Claim Authorization page, submission box
Application, Claim Authorization page, submission boxAL-SUBMIT-3
Fax the completed application to 334-290-4455.
Please download the completed application and email it to info@acvcc.alabama.gov or fax it to 334-290-4455.
Phone 334-290-4420
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-1-.01
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-1-.01AL-S30
The program's own page, saved by Tend.
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If you need money soon
An emergency award paid ahead of the final decision is capped at $1,000 and is subtracted from the final award.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.05
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.05AL-EMERG-1
The amount of such emergency award shall not exceed one thousand dollars.
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Good to know before you apply
Crimes committed in Alabama are covered regardless of where the victim lives.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-3(2)a
Ala. Code 15-23-3(2)aAL-RES-1
An act occurring or attempted within the geographical boundaries of this state which results in serious personal injury or death to a victim for which punishment by fine, imprisonment, or death may be imposed.
Alabama residents hurt by a crime in another US state can qualify if they had a permanent home in Alabama and meet one of the listed conditions (for example, a job in Alabama or full-time student out of state).
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-3(2)b
Ala. Code 15-23-3(2)bAL-RES-2
provided however, the citizen at the time such act was committed had a permanent place of residence within the geographical boundaries of this state
Benefits go only to US citizens, people legally present in the US, or aliens eligible for public benefits.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(11)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(11)AL-RES-3
A person must be a U.S. citizen, a person who is legally present in the U.S., or an alien eligible for public benefits in order to receive compensation benefits.
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The Commission does not pay expenses already paid by insurance or another collateral source.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(6)
Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(6)AL-COLL-1
(6) Requested expenses shall not be eligible for compensation in the event that they have been paid by a collateral source
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An award can be reduced or denied to the extent the loss is recouped from collateral sources.
Show the law for this line: Ala. Code 15-23-12(b)
Ala. Code 15-23-12(b)AL-COLL-2
Compensation otherwise payable to a claimant may be diminished or denied to the extent that the economic loss is recouped from collateral sources
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