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Code 15-23-5 (Justia)", "url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-5/", "kind": "statute", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:49:37Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S21.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S21.txt", "sha256": "07cb2b0d1a21aa9d7de9a14fa3d66165be17ba6d14e3a5ee45eac7b7cbecab12" }, { "id": "AL-S22", "title": "ACVCC Administrative Code compilation (agency PDF)", "url": "https://acvcc.alabama.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ACVCC-Administrative-Code.pdf", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:49:54Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S22.pdf", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S22.txt", "sha256": "1e741377312e5f75c87e05d8919d049e359b4c2cf2bfbafc0d4c94288cb76090" }, { "id": "AL-S25", "title": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04", "url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:51:35Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S25.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S25.txt", "sha256": "c1654eb40e765a264aedfdc6f657c609e32d89b0e52133b2f09aa09320675982" }, { "id": "AL-S26", "title": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07", "url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.07", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:51:38Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S26.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S26.txt", "sha256": "4ebccc971e84dffb6df50cf487bbdcb95f46bfcdb67f7243b5ed49146d8ca768" }, { "id": "AL-S27", "title": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.05", "url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.05", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:51:41Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S27.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S27.txt", "sha256": "c344ed775956bf22c05444be947c3d9ac4c8ccb75da146e7527b22e58407aab4" }, { "id": "AL-S28", "title": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01", "url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-11-.01", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:51:47Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S28.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S28.txt", "sha256": "a89faea9e9bea5cf5bd21a761e5c09a164ea0002de6bbf0885a6a04ba43babc6" }, { "id": "AL-S29", "title": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02", "url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.02", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:51:50Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S29.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S29.txt", "sha256": "334c367c8778cc0d4aec3979d7dd717bded8f3b9289fbb518a23bf0608dba3f7" }, { "id": "AL-S30", "title": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-1-.01", "url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-1-.01", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:51:54Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S30.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S30.txt", "sha256": "ed4d5f99f35d387a98b5a75c02037daeacf34cfa5ce2b24a567125e69ee64dbc" }, { "id": "AL-S31", "title": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-2-.05 (Records)", "url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-2-.05", "kind": "regulation", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T19:58:34Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S31.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S31.txt", "sha256": "ea8360cd5dfe7f9bd5b74eaeee036cc08d725420ba6a8845e2718240fdbea240" }, { "id": "AL-S32", "title": "Ala. Code 15-23-4 (Justia)", "url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-4/", "kind": "statute", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T19:58:37Z", "raw_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S32.html", "text_path": "rules/sources/AL/AL-S32.txt", "sha256": "7759be79ba969201f70675b9f7065f4189cea9a1e7bb39d302c04cd5230b50c8" } ], "rules": [ { "id": "AL-EXAM-1", "category": "exam_no_bill", "expense": "forensic_exam", "params": { "insurance_billing": "allowed" }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "Not to be prevented from, or charged for, receiving a medical forensic examination.", "source_id": "AL-S20", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)a", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-5/section-15-23-121/#:~:text=Not%20to%20be%20prevented%20from%2C,receiving%20a%20medical%20forensic%20examination." }, { "id": "AL-EXAM-2", "category": "exam_no_bill", "expense": "forensic_exam", "params": { "insurance_billing": "allowed" }, "summary": "The same statute lets a health care provider bill a health insurer for the forensic exam.", "quote": "For the purposes of this subdivision, a health care provider may bill a health insurer for providing a medical forensic examination.", "source_id": "AL-S20", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-121(a)(1)b", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-5/section-15-23-121/#:~:text=For%20the%20purposes%20of%20this,providing%20a%20medical%20forensic%20examination." }, { "id": "AL-EXAM-3", "category": "exam_no_bill", "expense": "forensic_exam", "params": { "insurance_billing": "allowed" }, "summary": "The Commission's rule says a hospital, clinic, or SANE facility should not bill the survivor for the exam.", "quote": "A hospital, medical clinic, or SANE facility should not bill the victim of sexual violence for the sexual assault examination.", "source_id": "AL-S28", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(3)(c)1", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-11-.01#:~:text=A%20hospital%2C%20medical%20clinic%2C%20or,for%20the%20sexual%20assault%20examination." }, { "id": "AL-EXAM-4", "category": "exam_payment", "expense": "forensic_exam", "params": { "payer": "Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission (Sexual Assault Examination Payment Program), after any collateral source such as insurance" }, "summary": "The Crime Victims Compensation Commission pays for forensic exams and STI prevention treatment after sexual abuse crimes.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S21", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-5(24)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-5/#:~:text=Provide%20for%20the%20cost%20of,sexual%20abuse%20crimes%20and%20offenses." }, { "id": "AL-EXAM-5", "category": "exam_payment", "expense": "forensic_exam", "params": { "payer": "Insurance or other collateral source first, then the Commission's Sexual Assault Examination Payment Program" }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S28", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(3)(c)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-11-.01#:~:text=Any%20collateral%20source%20available%20for,Sexual%20Assault%20Examination%20Payment%20Program." }, { "id": "AL-EXAM-6", "category": "exam_payment", "expense": "forensic_exam", "params": { "payer": "Exam program covers only the initial forensic exam and STI prevention; injury treatment, other medication and hospital admissions go through a regular compensation claim" }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "Expenses that are ineligible pursuant to the Commission’s Sexual Assault Examination Payment Program may be eligible for crime victims’ compensation benefits.", "source_id": "AL-S28", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(6)(b)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-11-.01#:~:text=Expenses%20that%20are%20ineligible%20pursuant,for%20crime%20victims%E2%80%99%20compensation%20benefits." }, { "id": "AL-EXAM-7", "category": "exam_payment", "expense": "forensic_exam", "params": { "payer": "Commission's Sexual Assault Examination Payment Program, including 'Jane Doe' exams for adults (not children)" }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "The Commission will provide reimbursement for “Jane Doe” sexual assault examinations performed on adult victims.", "source_id": "AL-S28", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(4)(c)3", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-11-.01#:~:text=The%20Commission%20will%20provide%20reimbursement,examinations%20performed%20on%20adult%20victims." }, { "id": "AL-CAP-1", "category": "total_cap", "params": { "amount_cents": 1500000 }, "summary": "The most the Commission will pay in total for a victim's or claimant's economic loss is $15,000.", "quote": "(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).", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(1)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=%281%29%20Compensation%20payable%20to%20a,of%20fifteen%20thousand%20dollars%20%28%2415%2C000.00%29." }, { "id": "AL-CAP-COUNS", "category": "expense_cap", "expense": "counseling", "params": { "expense": "counseling", "amount_cents": 625000, "per": "claim", "count_limit": 50 }, "summary": "Therapy is capped at $6,250 or 50 sessions.", "quote": "Reimbursement for therapy expenses shall not exceed $6,250, or 50 sessions.", "source_id": "AL-S26", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07(4)(c)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.07#:~:text=Reimbursement%20for%20therapy%20expenses%20shall,exceed%20%246%2C250%2C%20or%2050%20sessions." }, { "id": "AL-CAP-COUNS-MINOR", "category": "expense_cap", "expense": "counseling", "params": { "expense": "counseling", "per": "claim", "count_limit": 15 }, "summary": "When the victim is a minor, individual therapy is limited to 15 sessions (except when the victim is deceased).", "quote": "When the victim is a minor, the claimant shall be limited to 15 individual therapy sessions, unless the victim is deceased.", "source_id": "AL-S26", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07(4)(c)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.07#:~:text=When%20the%20victim%20is%20a,unless%20the%20victim%20is%20deceased." }, { "id": "AL-CAP-WAGES", "category": "expense_cap", "expense": "lost_wages", "params": { "expense": "lost_wages", "amount_cents": 40000, "per": "week", "count_limit": 26 }, "summary": "For crimes on or after July 9, 2020, lost wages are paid at up to $400 a week for up to 26 weeks.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(12)(a)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=For%20incidents%20of%20criminally%20injurious,a%20maximum%20of%2026%20weeks." }, { "id": "AL-WAGES-SA", "category": "covered_expense", "expense": "lost_wages", "params": { "expense": "lost_wages" }, "summary": "A sexual assault victim can get up to two weeks of lost wages without a doctor's note. Employer verification is still required.", "quote": "A victim of sexual assault may be granted compensation for maximum of two weeks of lost wages without a doctor's excuse.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(28)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=A%20victim%20of%20sexual%20assault,wages%20without%20a%20doctor%27s%20excuse." }, { "id": "AL-CAP-RELO", "category": "expense_cap", "expense": "relocation", "params": { "expense": "relocation", "amount_cents": 100000, "per": "claim" }, "summary": "Moving and temporary relocation together are capped at $1,000.", "quote": "Moving and temporary relocation expenses may not exceed a combined total of $1,000.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(14)(c)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=Moving%20and%20temporary%20relocation%20expenses,a%20combined%20total%20of%20%241%2C000." }, { "id": "AL-CAP-TRAVEL", "category": "expense_cap", "expense": "transportation", "params": { "expense": "transportation", "amount_cents": 300000, "per": "claim" }, "summary": "Travel expenses are capped at $3,000.", "quote": "The maximum award for travel expenses is $3,000.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(15)(a)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=The%20maximum%20award%20for%20travel%20expenses%20is%20%243%2C000." }, { "id": "AL-COV-TRAVEL-MED", "category": "covered_expense", "expense": "transportation", "params": { "expense": "transportation" }, "summary": "Travel for medical and psychological treatment needed because of the crime can be covered.", "quote": "Travel may be allowed for medical and psychological treatment that is needed as a result of the victimization.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(15)(a)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=Travel%20may%20be%20allowed%20for,a%20result%20of%20the%20victimization." }, { "id": "AL-COV-MED", "category": "covered_expense", "expense": "medical", "params": { "expense": "medical" }, "summary": "Allowable expenses include needed medical care and rehabilitation.", "quote": "Charges incurred for needed products, services, and accommodations, including, but not limited to, medical care, rehabilitation", "source_id": "AL-S14", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-3(6)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-3/#:~:text=Charges%20incurred%20for%20needed%20products%2C,limited%20to%2C%20medical%20care%2C%20rehabilitation" }, { "id": "AL-COV-MED-OOP", "category": "covered_expense", "expense": "medical", "params": { "expense": "medical" }, "summary": "Medical bills the survivor already paid out of pocket can be fully reimbursed up to $15,000.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(3)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=When%20the%20claimant%20has%20already,expenses%20not%20to%20exceed%20%2415%2C000." }, { "id": "AL-COV-HIV", "category": "covered_expense", "expense": "prescription", "params": { "expense": "prescription" }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S28", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-11-.01(10)(a)1", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-11-.01#:~:text=If%20it%20is%20determined%20that,or%20victim%20of%20sexual%20violence." }, { "id": "AL-COV-SEC", "category": "covered_expense", "expense": "security", "params": { "expense": "security" }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(16)1", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=Security%20enhancement.%20Windows%20and%20locks,repair%28s%29%20to%20the%20leased%20property." }, { "id": "AL-CAP-GLASSES", "category": "expense_cap", "expense": "other", "params": { "expense": "other", "amount_cents": 35000, "per": "claim" }, "summary": "Damaged prescription eyeglasses are covered up to $350, with a receipt or estimate.", "quote": "The maximum award for damaged prescription eyeglasses is $350.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(16)2", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=The%20maximum%20award%20for%20damaged%20prescription%20eyeglasses%20is%20%24350." }, { "id": "AL-EXCL-PROP", "category": "excluded_expense", "expense": "property_replacement", "params": { "expense": "property_replacement", "item": "personal property reimbursement or replacement" }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "The Commission does not provide property reimbursement or replacement.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(16)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=The%20Commission%20does%20not%20provide%20property%20reimbursement%20or%20replacement." }, { "id": "AL-EXCL-PROP-2", "category": "excluded_expense", "params": { "item": "stolen property, property damage, checks, cash" }, "summary": "Stolen property, property damage, checks, and cash are not covered.", "quote": "Stolen property, property damage, checks or cash will not be covered by the Commission.", "source_id": "AL-S5", "pinpoint": "ACVCC Compensation page", "fragment_url": "https://acvcc.alabama.gov/victims/compesation/#:~:text=Stolen%20property%2C%20property%20damage%2C%20checks,be%20covered%20by%20the%20Commission." }, { "id": "AL-EXCL-PAIN", "category": "excluded_expense", "params": { "item": "pain and suffering" }, "summary": "Pain and suffering is not compensated.", "quote": "The Commission does not provide compensation for pain and suffering.", "source_id": "AL-S5", "pinpoint": "ACVCC Compensation page", "fragment_url": "https://acvcc.alabama.gov/victims/compesation/#:~:text=The%20Commission%20does%20not%20provide%20compensation%20for%20pain%20and%20suffering." }, { "id": "AL-EXCL-LEGAL", "category": "excluded_expense", "expense": "legal", "params": { "expense": "legal" }, "summary": "Legal fees are not paid, except fees to set up a legal guardian for the victim.", "quote": "All legal fees shall be excluded from payment except legal fees incurred to establish a legal guardian for the victim", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(17)(b)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=All%20legal%20fees%20shall%20be,legal%20guardian%20for%20the%20victim" }, { "id": "AL-DEADLINE-1", "category": "filing_deadline", "params": { "years": 1, "from": "crime", "extension": "good cause" }, "summary": "The claim must be filed within one year of the injury, unless the Commission finds good cause for filing late.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S16", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(1)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-12/#:~:text=A%20claim%20has%20been%20filed,to%20file%20within%20that%20time." }, { "id": "AL-REPORT-1", "category": "reporting_requirement", "params": { "required": true, "alternatives": [] }, "summary": "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.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S16", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-12(a)(4)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-12/#:~:text=The%20criminally%20injurious%20conduct%20resulting,to%20report%20within%20that%20time." }, { "id": "AL-REPORT-2", "category": "reporting_requirement", "params": { "required": true, "alternatives": [] }, "summary": "Good cause for late reporting includes the claimant being a minor or having an infirmity or incapacity.", "quote": "Good cause includes, but is not limited to the minority, infirmity or incapacity of the claimant.", "source_id": "AL-S29", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(2)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.02#:~:text=Good%20cause%20includes%2C%20but%20is,or%20incapacity%20of%20the%20claimant." }, { "id": "AL-COLL-1", "category": "collateral_source", "params": {}, "summary": "The Commission does not pay expenses already paid by insurance or another collateral source.", "quote": "(6) Requested expenses shall not be eligible for compensation in the event that they have been paid by a collateral source", "source_id": "AL-S29", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(6)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.02#:~:text=%286%29%20Requested%20expenses%20shall%20not,paid%20by%20a%20collateral%20source" }, { "id": "AL-COLL-2", "category": "collateral_source", "params": {}, "summary": "An award can be reduced or denied to the extent the loss is recouped from collateral sources.", "quote": "Compensation otherwise payable to a claimant may be diminished or denied to the extent that the economic loss is recouped from collateral sources", "source_id": "AL-S16", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-12(b)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-12/#:~:text=Compensation%20otherwise%20payable%20to%20a,is%20recouped%20from%20collateral%20sources" }, { "id": "AL-CONDUCT-1", "category": "conduct_reduction", "params": {}, "summary": "An award can be reduced or denied to the extent the Commission finds the victim responsible for the injury.", "quote": "or to the extent that the degree of responsibility for the cause of the injury or death is attributable to the victim as determined by the commission.", "source_id": "AL-S16", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-12(b)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-12/#:~:text=or%20to%20the%20extent%20that,as%20determined%20by%20the%20commission." }, { "id": "AL-CONDUCT-2", "category": "conduct_reduction", "params": {}, "summary": "An award can be denied, withdrawn, or reduced if the claimant or victim did not fully cooperate with law enforcement.", "quote": "The commission, upon finding that the claimant or victim has not fully cooperated with appropriate law enforcement agencies, may deny, withdraw, or reduce an award of compensation.", "source_id": "AL-S16", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-12(c)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-12/#:~:text=The%20commission%2C%20upon%20finding%20that,reduce%20an%20award%20of%20compensation." }, { "id": "AL-EMERG-1", "category": "emergency_award", "params": { "amount_cents": 100000 }, "summary": "An emergency award paid ahead of the final decision is capped at $1,000 and is subtracted from the final award.", "quote": "The amount of such emergency award shall not exceed one thousand dollars.", "source_id": "AL-S27", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.05", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.05#:~:text=The%20amount%20of%20such%20emergency,not%20exceed%20one%20thousand%20dollars." }, { "id": "AL-CRIME-1", "category": "eligible_crime", "params": {}, "summary": "The Commission's sexual assault brochure says it can help with ongoing medical and counseling costs and other assault-related expenses.", "quote": "The Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission can assist you with ongoing medical and counseling expenses and other expenses related to the assault.", "source_id": "AL-S12", "pinpoint": "ACVCC brochure, Sexual Assault Victimization" }, { "id": "AL-CRIME-2", "category": "eligible_crime", "params": {}, "summary": "An award can be made whether or not anyone is prosecuted or convicted.", "quote": "an award may be made whether or not any person is prosecuted or convicted.", "source_id": "AL-S17", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-13", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-13/#:~:text=an%20award%20may%20be%20made,person%20is%20prosecuted%20or%20convicted." }, { "id": "AL-RES-1", "category": "residency", "params": { "rule": "Crimes that happen in Alabama are covered." }, "summary": "Crimes committed in Alabama are covered regardless of where the victim lives.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S14", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-3(2)a", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-3/#:~:text=An%20act%20occurring%20or%20attempted,or%20death%20may%20be%20imposed." }, { "id": "AL-RES-2", "category": "residency", "params": { "rule": "Alabama residents victimized in another US state, if they kept a permanent Alabama residence and meet one of the statute's listed conditions." }, "summary": "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).", "quote": "provided however, the citizen at the time such act was committed had a permanent place of residence within the geographical boundaries of this state", "source_id": "AL-S14", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-3(2)b", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-3/#:~:text=provided%20however%2C%20the%20citizen%20at,geographical%20boundaries%20of%20this%20state" }, { "id": "AL-RES-3", "category": "residency", "params": { "rule": "US citizen, legally present person, or alien eligible for public benefits; proof required with the application." }, "summary": "Benefits go only to US citizens, people legally present in the US, or aliens eligible for public benefits.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S29", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(11)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.02#:~:text=A%20person%20must%20be%20a,order%20to%20receive%20compensation%20benefits." }, { "id": "AL-SUBMIT-1", "category": "submission", "params": { "method": "mail", "target": "Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission P.O. Box 231267 Montgomery, Alabama 36123-1267" }, "summary": "Mail the completed application to the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission, P.O. Box 231267, Montgomery, Alabama 36123-1267.", "quote": "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", "source_id": "AL-S5", "pinpoint": "Compensation page, How Do I File A Claim?", "fragment_url": "https://acvcc.alabama.gov/victims/compesation/#:~:text=The%20completed%20application%20can%20be,Box%20231267%20Montgomery%2C%20Alabama%2036123%2D1267" }, { "id": "AL-SUBMIT-2", "category": "submission", "params": { "method": "email", "target": "info@acvcc.alabama.gov" }, "summary": "Email the completed application to info@acvcc.alabama.gov.", "quote": "Please download the completed application and email it to info@acvcc.alabama.gov or fax it to 334-290-4455.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Claim Authorization page, submission box" }, { "id": "AL-SUBMIT-3", "category": "submission", "params": { "method": "fax", "target": "334-290-4455" }, "summary": "Fax the completed application to 334-290-4455.", "quote": "Please download the completed application and email it to info@acvcc.alabama.gov or fax it to 334-290-4455.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Claim Authorization page, submission box" }, { "id": "AL-DOC-1", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "other", "note": "Signed application; a fax or electronic signature is accepted." }, "summary": "The application must be signed; a fax or electronic signature is accepted, but the Commission may ask for an original notarized signature.", "quote": "The claimant must submit an application that has been signed by either facsimile signature or electronic signature.", "source_id": "AL-S29", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.02(10)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.02#:~:text=The%20claimant%20must%20submit%20an,facsimile%20signature%20or%20electronic%20signature." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-2", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "other", "note": "Proof of U.S. citizenship, legal presence, or eligible-alien status; ACVCC lists accepted documents at acvcc.alabama.gov/victims/who-is-eligible/legal-presence/." }, "summary": "Include proof of U.S. citizenship or that you are an alien eligible for public benefits.", "quote": "You must submit proof of US citizenship or that you are an alien eligible for public benefits.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Section 1 note" }, { "id": "AL-DOC-3", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "police_report", "note": "Only if one is available." }, "summary": "Include a copy of the police report if one is available.", "quote": "Complete this section and, if one is available, provide a copy of the Police Report.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Section 5 (Crime Information)" }, { "id": "AL-DOC-4", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "receipts", "note": "Bills or receipts directly related to each type of compensation requested." }, "summary": "For each type of compensation you request, include the related bills or receipts.", "quote": "Provide any corresponding and directly related bills/receipts.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Section 6 (Compensation Request)" }, { "id": "AL-DOC-5", "category": "required_document", "expense": "medical", "params": { "document": "other", "note": "Signed and dated health information release (Patient Authorization page of the application), only if medical expenses are requested." }, "summary": "If you are asking for medical expenses, the victim or a representative must sign and date the health information authorization in the application.", "quote": "Either the patient (victim) or their representative must sign and date this authorization if consideration of medical expenses is being requested.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Patient Authorization for Use and Disclosure of Protected Health Information" }, { "id": "AL-DOC-6", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "other", "note": "Written good cause, only if filing more than one year after the incident." }, "summary": "If you file more than one year after the incident, explain the good cause in writing.", "quote": "The claim must be filed within one (1) year of the incident, or good cause must be submitted in writing.", "source_id": "AL-S9", "pinpoint": "Application Form page, Additional Requirements", "fragment_url": "https://acvcc.alabama.gov/victims/application-form/#:~:text=The%20claim%20must%20be%20filed,must%20be%20submitted%20in%20writing." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-7", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "other", "note": "Written good cause, only if the crime was not reported to law enforcement within 72 hours." }, "summary": "If the crime was not reported to law enforcement within 72 hours, explain the good cause in writing.", "quote": "The crime must be reported to the proper law enforcement agency within 72 hours of the incident, or good cause must be submitted in writing.", "source_id": "AL-S9", "pinpoint": "Application Form page, Additional Requirements", "fragment_url": "https://acvcc.alabama.gov/victims/application-form/#:~:text=The%20crime%20must%20be%20reported,must%20be%20submitted%20in%20writing." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-8", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "other", "note": "Proof of authority to act for the victim, only if the claimant is someone other than the victim." }, "summary": "If someone other than the victim signs as claimant, include documentation that they are legally authorized to act for the victim.", "quote": "The claimant (if other than victim) must be the person legally authorized to act on the behalf of the victim. Documentation of this authority must be provided.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Claim Authorization page, signature note" }, { "id": "AL-DOC-9", "category": "required_document", "params": { "document": "other", "note": "Proof of guardianship or conservatorship, only if the victim is 19 or older and incapacitated." }, "summary": "If the victim is 19 or older but incapacitated, include proof of guardianship or conservatorship.", "quote": "If the victim is 19 or older, but is incapacitated, you will have to provide proof of guardianship/conservatorship over the victim.", "source_id": "AL-S8", "pinpoint": "Application, Section 3 (Claimant Information)" }, { "id": "AL-DOC-10", "category": "required_document", "expense": "lost_wages", "params": { "document": "wage_verification", "note": "Written documentation from the employer or a W-2." }, "summary": "For lost wages, include written documentation from your employer or a W-2.", "quote": "Lost wages shall be verified by obtaining written documentation from the employer or by submission of a W-2 tax document.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(8)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=Lost%20wages%20shall%20be%20verified,of%20a%20W%2D2%20tax%20document." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-11", "category": "required_document", "expense": "lost_wages", "params": { "document": "wage_verification", "note": "IRS tax transcript, only if self-employed." }, "summary": "For lost wages, if you are self-employed, include a tax transcript from the IRS.", "quote": "A tax transcript from the IRS is required if the person seeking reimbursement of his/her lost wages is self-employed.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(8)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=A%20tax%20transcript%20from%20the,his%2Fher%20lost%20wages%20is%20self%2Demployed." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-12", "category": "required_document", "expense": "lost_wages", "params": { "document": "medical_records", "note": "Doctor's excuse, only for sexual assault lost wages beyond two weeks." }, "summary": "A sexual assault victim can claim up to two weeks of lost wages without a doctor's excuse; beyond two weeks, include a doctor's excuse.", "quote": "A victim of sexual assault may be granted compensation for maximum of two weeks of lost wages without a doctor's excuse. A doctor's excuse must be provided for lost wages in excess of two weeks to be considered for reimbursement.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(28)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=A%20victim%20of%20sexual%20assault,to%20be%20considered%20for%20reimbursement." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-13", "category": "required_document", "expense": "counseling", "params": { "document": "counseling_statement", "note": "Letter from the clinician certifying necessary therapy due to the victimization." }, "summary": "For counseling, the Commission needs a letter from the clinician certifying that therapy is necessary because of the victimization.", "quote": "ACVCC must receive a letter from the clinician certifying that the victim is engaged in necessary therapy due to his/her victimization.", "source_id": "AL-S26", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07(2)(a)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.07#:~:text=ACVCC%20must%20receive%20a%20letter,therapy%20due%20to%20his%2Fher%20victimization." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-14", "category": "required_document", "expense": "counseling", "params": { "document": "counseling_statement", "note": "Quarterly updates from the clinician." }, "summary": "For ongoing counseling, the clinician must send quarterly updates certifying the treatment is still necessary.", "quote": "Quarterly updates from the clinician certifying that the treatment is necessary and the result of victimization must be submitted in order for payment to be considered.", "source_id": "AL-S26", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07(2)(b)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.07#:~:text=Quarterly%20updates%20from%20the%20clinician,for%20payment%20to%20be%20considered." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-15", "category": "required_document", "expense": "counseling", "params": { "document": "itemized_bill", "note": "Itemized bill for treatment sessions from the clinician." }, "summary": "For counseling, the clinician must provide an itemized bill for the treatment sessions.", "quote": "The clinician must provide an itemized bill for treatment sessions.", "source_id": "AL-S26", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.07(2)(c)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.07#:~:text=The%20clinician%20must%20provide%20an%20itemized%20bill%20for%20treatment%20sessions." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-16", "category": "required_document", "expense": "relocation", "params": { "document": "receipts", "note": "Written estimates and/or receipts for moving expenses." }, "summary": "For moving expenses, include written estimates or receipts.", "quote": "Written estimates and/or receipts are required for payment of moving expenses.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(14)(a)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=Written%20estimates%20and%2For%20receipts%20are,for%20payment%20of%20moving%20expenses." }, { "id": "AL-DOC-17", "category": "required_document", "expense": "temporary_housing", "params": { "document": "receipts", "note": "Hotel bill, credit card receipt, or other verifiable document for temporary relocation." }, "summary": "For temporary relocation, include a copy of the hotel bill, credit card receipt, or another verifiable document.", "quote": "A copy of the hotel bill, credit card receipt, or other verifiable document is required for verification.", "source_id": "AL-S25", "pinpoint": "Ala. Admin. Code r. 262-X-4-.04(14)(b)", "fragment_url": "https://admincode.legislature.state.al.us/administrative-code/262-X-4-.04#:~:text=A%20copy%20of%20the%20hotel,document%20is%20required%20for%20verification." }, { "id": "AL-REC-1", "category": "record_confidentiality", "params": {}, "summary": "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.", "quote": "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.", "source_id": "AL-S32", "pinpoint": "Ala. Code 15-23-4(k)", "fragment_url": "https://law.justia.com/codes/alabama/title-15/chapter-23/article-1/section-15-23-4/#:~:text=The%20commission%20may%20not%20disclose,injurious%20conduct%20perpetrated%20against%20them." } ], "coverage": { "found": [ "collateral_source", "conduct_reduction", "covered_expense", "eligible_crime", "emergency_award", "exam_no_bill", "exam_payment", "excluded_expense", "expense_cap", "filing_deadline", "reporting_requirement", "residency", "total_cap", "submission", "required_document", "record_confidentiality" ], "not_found": [ "minimum_loss", "processing_time", "address_confidentiality" ], "notes": "No minimum loss rule found in the statute or rules. No dollar cap found for security enhancement. No police-report alternative for sexual assault compensation claims was found; the 72-hour report rule has a good-cause exception. The exam payment program separately pays for adult 'Jane Doe' exams (r. 262-X-11-.01(4)(c)3), which suggests the exam itself does not need a police report for adults, but this is not a rule about compensation claims. For minors, the SANE facility must confirm a report to DHR or law enforcement before the exam is paid (r. 262-X-11-.01(4)(c)10). No processing time for a decision or payment is stated in the saved sources; the rules say only that approved claims are paid in order of approval as funds become available (r. 262-X-4-.04(6)). address_confidentiality: Alabama has no state address confidentiality program; the Arizona and Minnesota Secretary of State ACP directories (azsos.gov ACP_Throughout_the_United_States.pdf; sos.mn.gov Safe at Home 'Other States' page) both list 'Alabama No program', and no Alabama statute or agency page for one was found. record_confidentiality: Ala. Code 15-23-4(k) bars disclosing victim or claimant names, addresses, and crime facts; r. 262-X-2-.05 repeats this, and 15-23-5(4) makes law enforcement investigative reports received by the Commission confidential except to a grand jury." }, "confidence": "high", "researcher_notes": "Statute vs. rule on amounts: Ala. Code 15-23-15(b) sets a ceiling of $20,000 aggregate and 15-23-15(a) a $600/week ceiling for work loss; the Commission's rule (r. 262-X-4-.04, certified version effective Nov 13, 2023 on the official admin code site) sets the actual limits at $15,000 per claim and $400/week. The rule sits inside the statutory ceiling, so the rule numbers are used; the ACVCC website also says the maximum award is $15,000 (as of July 09, 2020). A July 14, 2025 notice of intended action (posted on acvcc.alabama.gov under Administrative Rule Updates) proposed raising lost wages to $500/week for up to 26 weeks ($13,000 max) and funeral to $6,000 for crimes on or after July 11, 2025; the official admin code site still showed the Nov 13, 2023 version when retrieved on 2026-10-03, so the proposal is not used. Recheck before relying on the lost-wage cap. Outstanding (unpaid) medical bills sent to providers may be paid at 30% of eligible charges up to $6,000 (r. 262-X-4-.04(3)); not modeled as a survivor-facing cap. The exam program pays providers flat fees ($400 exam without medication, $550 with medication, $300 off-base, $50 lab) per r. 262-X-11-.01(9); those are provider fee schedules, not survivor caps. The statute (15-23-121) allows providers to bill health insurance for the exam and the rule requires collateral sources first, so insurance_billing is 'allowed'. Toll-free number for victims: 1-800-541-9388 (ACVCC brochure and website footer). Statute text is from Justia (2025 Code of Alabama) because the legislature's code site is script-only. The contact, law, and admin code pages on acvcc.alabama.gov blocked automated fetches. Reviewer: the statute's 72-hour report rule is not stored as within_days because the quote says 72 hours, not days. The exam payment program pays only the initial forensic exam and STI prevention (r. 262-X-11-.01(6)); injury treatment and hospital admissions go through a regular compensation claim. How to file: the Compensation page (AL-S5) lists fax (334)290-4455, email info@acvcc.alabama.gov, and mail to P.O. Box 231267, Montgomery, Alabama 36123-1267; the application itself (AL-S8, MAR 2026, the PDF linked from the Application Form page) names email and fax, and r. 262-X-1-.01(3) also gives the PO Box and email. There is no online application; the Application Form page links to the PDF. The application PDF has 112 AcroForm fields. The ACVCC claims page (acvcc.alabama.gov/victims/claims/) blocked automated fetches on 2026-10-03, so any document checklist there was not captured. Privacy: Alabama has no address confidentiality program (no substitute-address program run by the Secretary of State or Attorney General was found; national ACP directories from the Arizona and Minnesota Secretaries of State list Alabama as having no program). Claimant identity is protected by Ala. Code 15-23-4(k) (also r. 262-X-2-.05, AL-S31), and police investigative reports the Commission receives are confidential under 15-23-5(4) (AL-S21)." }