{
 "jurisdiction": "NH",
 "name": "New Hampshire",
 "program": {
  "program_name": "New Hampshire Victims' Compensation Program",
  "agency": "New Hampshire Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General (Victims' Assistance Commission)",
  "website": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/victims-compensation-program",
  "apply_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/victims-compensation-program",
  "application_pdf_url": "https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/doj/remote-docs/victims-compensation-application-form.pdf",
  "phone": "1-800-300-4500",
  "phone_source_id": "NH-S1",
  "statute_citation": "RSA 21-M:8-c; RSA 21-M:8-g to 21-M:8-k; N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 600",
  "application_form": {
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "fillable": false,
   "field_count": 0
  }
 },
 "sources": [
  {
   "id": "NH-S1",
   "title": "New Hampshire DOJ, Victims' Compensation Program page and FAQ",
   "url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/victims-compensation-program",
   "kind": "agency_page",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:47:30Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S1.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S1.txt",
   "sha256": "92be8603b0ed452e230171c91fe92d06a960b59d2072a5399e7c3435653d4bde"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-S2",
   "title": "New Hampshire Victims' Compensation Program Application Form (rev. 02/11/2021)",
   "url": "https://mm.nh.gov/files/uploads/doj/remote-docs/victims-compensation-application-form.pdf",
   "kind": "application_form",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:47:40Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S2.pdf",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S2.txt",
   "sha256": "b595d4c71d5ffcf33def3e0bfee2b261852f442e2c2309f06134c783442c999c"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-S4",
   "title": "N.H. Admin. Rules, Chapter Jus 600, Victims' Compensation",
   "url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html",
   "kind": "regulation",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:47:41Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S4.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S4.txt",
   "sha256": "0eb59816978704017909de3e8e10d63a61a59969caf139bec46adf1548d28b9a"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-S5",
   "title": "RSA 21-M:8-h, Claimant Eligibility; Compensation",
   "url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:47:42Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S5.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S5.txt",
   "sha256": "4214894f99c623a79d9cd9ee1f96e984cc5d403df37174a423d2afa51c259a34"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-S6",
   "title": "RSA 21-M:8-c, Victim of Alleged Sexual Offense",
   "url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-c.htm",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T18:47:42Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S6.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S6.txt",
   "sha256": "b28b4df641301269529d7181f970f36be8e2a68a72c8ff3bf50d590e45929229"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-S7",
   "title": "RSA 7:41, Address Confidentiality Program: Findings and Purpose",
   "url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/7/7-41.htm",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T20:00:48Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S7.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S7.txt",
   "sha256": "bdea4e11fd30ae27729ef940f02f3752934b9640873f4a0c08f7a740abb5af7c"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-S8",
   "title": "RSA 7:43, Address Confidentiality Program: application",
   "url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/7/7-43.htm",
   "kind": "statute",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T20:00:51Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S8.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S8.txt",
   "sha256": "02ddd7c0e614024c1dcd89c5bef5bf03ccf78d76d9f8a90e0e19b2c25a842724"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-S9",
   "title": "New Hampshire DOJ, Address Confidentiality Program page and FAQ",
   "url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/office-victimwitness-assistance/address-confidentiality-program",
   "kind": "agency_page",
   "retrieved_at": "2026-10-03T20:01:00Z",
   "raw_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S9.html",
   "text_path": "rules/sources/NH/NH-S9.txt",
   "sha256": "85f2434325c3d7faf7c1283ac5fc728e6b0486b569e575a094f02103634db5b7"
  }
 ],
 "rules": [
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-1",
   "category": "exam_no_bill",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "insurance_billing": "consent_required"
   },
   "summary": "A physician or hospital that examines a survivor to gather evidence must provide the exam without charge to the survivor. Private insurance is billed only if the survivor chooses to use it.",
   "quote": "If a physician or a hospital provides any physical examination of a victim of an alleged sexual offense to gather information and evidence of the alleged crime, these services shall be provided without charge to the individual.",
   "source_id": "NH-S6",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-c",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-c.htm#:~:text=If%20a%20physician%20or%20a,without%20charge%20to%20the%20individual."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-2",
   "category": "exam_no_bill",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "insurance_billing": "consent_required"
   },
   "summary": "The bill for a sexual assault medical exam may not be sent or given to the survivor or the survivor's family.",
   "quote": "The bill for the medical examination of a sexual assault victim shall not be sent or given to the victim or the family of the victim.",
   "source_id": "NH-S6",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-c",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-c.htm#:~:text=The%20bill%20for%20the%20medical,the%20family%20of%20the%20victim."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-3",
   "category": "exam_no_bill",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "insurance_billing": "consent_required"
   },
   "summary": "If a survivor with insurance chooses to bill it, the provider bills the insurer, and neither the survivor nor the department may be billed for anything above the coverage limit. Survivors on Medicaid or Medicare whose kit is not anonymous are billed to Medicaid or Medicare under a separate rule.",
   "quote": "If the victim of a felonious sexual assault has insurance, and chooses to bill their healthcare insurance, the health provider shall seek payment from the patient's healthcare insurer. Neither the patient nor the department shall be billed for anything above the coverage limit",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(c)(2)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=If%20the%20victim%20of%20a,anything%20above%20the%20coverage%20limit"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-4",
   "category": "exam_payment",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "payer": "New Hampshire Department of Justice (or the provider writes off the charges)"
   },
   "summary": "If a survivor chooses to remain anonymous, the provider bills the Department of Justice or writes off the charges, even when the survivor has insurance.",
   "quote": "If the victim of a felonious sexual assault chooses to remain anonymous, even if they have healthcare insurance, the health provider shall seek payment directly from the department or shall write off such charges",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(c)(1)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=If%20the%20victim%20of%20a,shall%20write%20off%20such%20charges"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-5",
   "category": "exam_payment",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "payer": "New Hampshire Department of Justice"
   },
   "summary": "The Department of Justice reimburses the physician or hospital for the exam to the extent the cost is not covered by health insurance or a similar third party.",
   "quote": "Upon submission of appropriate documentation, the physician or hospital shall be reimbursed for the cost of such examination by the department of justice to the extent such costs are not the responsibility of a third party under a health insurance policy or similar third party obligation.",
   "source_id": "NH-S6",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-c",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-c.htm#:~:text=Upon%20submission%20of%20appropriate%20documentation%2C,or%20similar%20third%20party%20obligation."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-6",
   "category": "exam_payment",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "payer": "New Hampshire Department of Justice (deductibles and co-payments)"
   },
   "summary": "If a survivor uses insurance for the exam, the Department of Justice pays or reimburses any deductible or co-payment.",
   "quote": "If a person who claims to be a victim of a felonious sexual assault has health insurance, and opts to use their insurance, which requires the payment of a deductible or a co-payment for such services or examination, the department shall either reimburse the victim for such payment made or pay such deductible or co-payment directly.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(d)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=If%20a%20person%20who%20claims,such%20deductible%20or%20co%2Dpayment%20directly."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-7",
   "category": "exam_no_bill",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "insurance_billing": "consent_required"
   },
   "summary": "A person examined by a physician or hospital after a felonious sexual assault, for treatment or to gather evidence, may not be charged for services related to the assault or other crime-related injuries. Payments are at the fee for service Medicaid rate.",
   "quote": "a person who claims to be a victim of a felonious sexual assault who is examined by a physician or hospital for the purpose of treatment, gathering information or evidence shall not be charged for such services or examination that relate to the sexual assault and any other crime-related injuries",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(a)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=a%20person%20who%20claims%20to,and%20any%20other%20crime%2Drelated%20injuries"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-8",
   "category": "exam_payment",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "payer": "Medicaid or Medicare (survivor enrolled and kit not anonymous)"
   },
   "summary": "If the survivor is covered by Medicaid or Medicare and the kit is not anonymous, the provider bills Medicaid or Medicare directly. This is an exception to billing insurance only by choice.",
   "quote": "If the victim of a felonious sexual assault is covered by Medicaid or Medicare and the reporting kit is not anonymous, the health provider shall seek payment directly from Medicaid or Medicare.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(c)(3)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=If%20the%20victim%20of%20a,directly%20from%20Medicaid%20or%20Medicare."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXAM-9",
   "category": "exam_payment",
   "expense": "forensic_exam",
   "params": {
    "payer": "New Hampshire Department of Justice (follow-up care)"
   },
   "summary": "The Department of Justice also pays for follow-up services and exams related to the sexual assault, but not for other crime-related injuries under this rule.",
   "quote": "The department shall also pay for follow-up services and examination related to the sexual assault only and shall not pay for such services or examinations for other crime-related injuries or expenses.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(a)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20department%20shall%20also%20pay,other%20crime%2Drelated%20injuries%20or%20expenses."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CAP-1",
   "category": "total_cap",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 5000000
   },
   "summary": "The statute caps recovery at $50,000 per claimant per incident. The program web page states a lower figure; the statute controls.",
   "quote": "There shall be a $50,000 maximum recovery per claimant per incident.",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, V",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=There%20shall%20be%20a%20%2450%2C000,recovery%20per%20claimant%20per%20incident."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CAP-2",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "counseling",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 400000,
    "per": "claim",
    "count_limit": 40
   },
   "summary": "Counseling is covered up to $4,000 or 40 visits, whichever comes first.",
   "quote": "The commission shall award compensation up to $4,000 in total expenses, or 40 visits, whichever comes first",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.04(e)(2)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20commission%20shall%20award%20compensation,40%20visits%2C%20whichever%20comes%20first"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CAP-3",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "counseling",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 7500,
    "per": "session"
   },
   "summary": "Therapists who sign the program's treatment plan form agree to accept $75 per individual session and $35 per group session as payment in full.",
   "quote": "I will accept the NH Victims' Compensation Program's reimbursement of $75 for an individual, crime-related, therapy session and $35 for a group, crime-related, therapy session as payment in full",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 604.08(c)(3)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=I%20will%20accept%20the%20NH,session%20as%20payment%20in%20full"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CAP-4",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "relocation",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 500000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Relocation expenses are capped at $5,000, as a one-time benefit per claim.",
   "quote": "Relocation expenses shall be capped at $5,000",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.07(e)(3)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Relocation%20expenses%20shall%20be%20capped%20at%20%245%2C000"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CAP-5",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "security",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 300000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Safety and security expenses are capped at $3,000.",
   "quote": "Safety and security expenses shall be capped at $3,000.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.10(c)(5)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Safety%20and%20security%20expenses%20shall%20be%20capped%20at%20%243%2C000."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CAP-6",
   "category": "expense_cap",
   "expense": "transportation",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 50000,
    "per": "claim"
   },
   "summary": "Mileage for crime-related interviews, court proceedings, protective order hearings and parole is capped at $500.",
   "quote": "A $500 cap for mileage reimbursement for travel to crime-related interviews, pre-trial, trial, sentencing, hearings for securing protective orders and parole.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.11(a)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=A%20%24500%20cap%20for%20mileage,securing%20protective%20orders%20and%20parole."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-1",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "medical",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Reasonable and necessary medical treatment by licensed providers is covered after insurance and other sources are applied.",
   "quote": "The actual cost of reasonable and necessary medical treatment provided by licensed health-care personnel, after first applying any available insurance or other available collateral financial source",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.03(d)(1)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20actual%20cost%20of%20reasonable,other%20available%20collateral%20financial%20source"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-2",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "dental",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "The program lists medical and dental care among the costs it can pay.",
   "quote": "Medical and dental care;",
   "source_id": "NH-S1",
   "pinpoint": "NH DOJ Victims' Compensation Program page, What Costs May Be Paid?",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/victims-compensation-program#:~:text=Medical%20and%20dental%20care%3B"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-3",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "prescription",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Prescription medications for the survivor's physical and mental health injuries are covered.",
   "quote": "The portion of the cost of all prescription medications prescribed to treat the victim's physical and mental health injuries",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.03(d)(2)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20portion%20of%20the%20cost,physical%20and%20mental%20health%20injuries"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-4",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "counseling",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Individual or group therapy by licensed mental health providers is covered for issues directly caused by the crime, after insurance.",
   "quote": "The actual cost of treatment, whether individual, group, or both, provided by licensed mental health personnel, after first applying any available insurance or other available collateral financial source, for mental health issues that were directly caused by the crime",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.04(d)(1)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20actual%20cost%20of%20treatment%2C,directly%20caused%20by%20the%20crime"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-5",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Lost wages are covered at up to 75% of pre-crime wages for up to 3 months, counting any workers' compensation or disability benefits.",
   "quote": "The total compensation paid for lost wages shall not exceed 75% of the claimant's pre-crime wages, not to exceed 3 months, including any workers' compensation or disability benefits received.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.05(e)(3)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20total%20compensation%20paid%20for,compensation%20or%20disability%20benefits%20received."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-6",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Lost wages can be paid even if the survivor used paid leave to cover the time off, including time for medical, counseling, police and court appointments.",
   "quote": "Wages lost for any of the reasons listed under (c) above shall be compensable even if the claimant had leave time available from his or her employer and was paid by using such leave time.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.05(d)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Wages%20lost%20for%20any%20of,by%20using%20such%20leave%20time."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-7",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "relocation",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Relocation can be paid when the offender poses a continuing threat; without a restraining order, a letter from a victim's advocate explaining why can stand in.",
   "quote": "If the claimant does not have a restraining order against the abuser, the claimant shall present a letter from a victim's advocate setting forth the basis for not obtaining a protective order, which may include, among other reasons, safety concerns for the claimant",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.07(a)(2)b.",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=If%20the%20claimant%20does%20not,safety%20concerns%20for%20the%20claimant"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-8",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "security",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Security costs are covered, including installing a home monitoring system, up to one year of monitoring, and locks for windows and doors.",
   "quote": "Installation costs of a residential monitoring system; (2) Up to one year of residential monitoring; (3) Installation of locks and other devices to secure windows and doors in the residence",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.10(c)(1)-(3)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Installation%20costs%20of%20a%20residential,and%20doors%20in%20the%20residence"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-9",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "transportation",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Mileage to medical appointments is paid at the Medicaid rate for trips over 10 miles round trip, capped at 100 miles round trip.",
   "quote": "Mileage to and from appointments with licensed health care providers, at the rate used by Medicaid to compensate mileage. Mileage shall be paid for trips over 10 miles round trip and is capped at 100 miles round trip",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.03(d)(5)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Mileage%20to%20and%20from%20appointments,at%20100%20miles%20round%20trip"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-10",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "temporary_housing",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Shelter for the survivor and family is one of the goods a crisis center can pay for from emergency funds, which the commission then reimburses to the crisis center.",
   "quote": "The cost of shelter for the victim and the victim's family",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.09(d)(3)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20cost%20of%20shelter%20for,victim%20and%20the%20victim%27s%20family"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-11",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "relocation",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "As part of a relocation award, the cost of changing a cell phone number is covered.",
   "quote": "The cost, as billed by the cellular provider, for changing a cell phone number.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.07(d)(8)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20cost%2C%20as%20billed%20by,changing%20a%20cell%20phone%20number."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-12",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "prescription",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "If the examining provider finds the survivor may have been exposed to HIV, the survivor is given a voucher for preventive medication.",
   "quote": "If it is determined by the examining health care provider that the victim may have been exposed to HIV/AIDS as a result of the assault, a voucher for prophylactic medication(s) shall be given to the victim.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(f)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=If%20it%20is%20determined%20by,be%20given%20to%20the%20victim."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COV-13",
   "category": "covered_expense",
   "expense": "medical",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Under medical expenses, the program can replace lost or badly damaged assistive devices the survivor already had, such as hearing aids, dentures, wheelchairs, and prescription glasses or contact lenses.",
   "quote": "Replacement of lost or badly damaged existing physically assistive devices such as: a. Hearing aids; b. Dentures; c. Prosthetic and other devices; d. Wheelchairs; e. Prescription eyeglasses and other corrective lenses, including contact lenses",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.03(d)(4)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Replacement%20of%20lost%20or%20badly,corrective%20lenses%2C%20including%20contact%20lenses"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXC-1",
   "category": "excluded_expense",
   "params": {
    "item": "property loss; pain and suffering"
   },
   "summary": "The program cannot pay for property loss or for pain and suffering.",
   "quote": "The program does not have authority to award money for property loss or pain and suffering.",
   "source_id": "NH-S1",
   "pinpoint": "NH DOJ Victims' Compensation Program page, What Costs May Be Paid?",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/victims-compensation-program#:~:text=The%20program%20does%20not%20have,loss%20or%20pain%20and%20suffering."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXC-2",
   "category": "excluded_expense",
   "params": {
    "item": "cable television, long-distance telephone and internet service after relocation"
   },
   "summary": "Relocation awards do not pay for cable television, long-distance phone service or internet service.",
   "quote": "No compensation shall be awarded for cable television, long-distance telephone, internet service",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.07(e)(5)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=No%20compensation%20shall%20be%20awarded,television%2C%20long%2Ddistance%20telephone%2C%20internet%20service"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EXC-3",
   "category": "excluded_expense",
   "expense": null,
   "params": {
    "item": "hospital care for an insured victim unless the hospital denied free or reduced-fee care"
   },
   "summary": "Hospital care is not paid if the victim had health insurance and the hospital has not denied free or reduced-fee care.",
   "quote": "The commission shall not award compensation for hospital care if: a. The victim had health insurance at the time of treatment for injuries sustained as a direct result of the crime; and b. Free or reduced fee care has not been denied by the hospital",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.03(e)(2)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20commission%20shall%20not%20award,been%20denied%20by%20the%20hospital"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DEAD-1",
   "category": "filing_deadline",
   "params": {
    "years": 2,
    "from": "crime",
    "extension": "good cause; no deadline for a victim of sexual abuse or human trafficking who was a minor at the time"
   },
   "summary": "A claim must be filed within 2 years of the crime unless good cause is shown. A survivor of sexual abuse that happened when they were a minor may file at any time.",
   "quote": "The claimant, guardian ad litem or child advocate, or parent may file a claim for compensation within 2 years of the crime, unless good cause is shown. A claimant who was the victim of sexual abuse or human trafficking under subparagraph I(a)(3), or a guardian ad litem, child advocate, or parent on behalf of such claimant, may file a claim at any time.",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, II",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=The%20claimant%2C%20guardian%20ad%20litem,a%20claim%20at%20any%20time."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-REP-1",
   "category": "reporting_requirement",
   "params": {
    "required": true,
    "within_days": 5,
    "alternatives": [
     "forensic_exam"
    ]
   },
   "summary": "A claim is denied if the crime was not reported within 5 days, unless good cause is shown, such as a medical condition, fear for safety, fear of retribution, or the survivor's emotional state or mental health.",
   "quote": "The crime was not reported within 5 days of the crime unless good cause, which shall include but not be limited to the following, is shown",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.02(c)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20crime%20was%20not%20reported,to%20the%20following%2C%20is%20shown"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-REP-2",
   "category": "reporting_requirement",
   "params": {
    "required": true,
    "alternatives": [
     "forensic_exam"
    ]
   },
   "summary": "A sexual assault survivor who sought a medical exam or treatment is treated as having reported to law enforcement and as having shown credible evidence of the crime.",
   "quote": "A victim who has sought medical treatment pursuant to (a) and (d) above shall be deemed to: (1) Have made a report to law enforcement in compliance with Jus 605.02(c); and (2) Have presented credible evidence that an eligible crime has occurred",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.13(h)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=A%20victim%20who%20has%20sought,an%20eligible%20crime%20has%20occurred"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-MIN-1",
   "category": "minimum_loss",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 10000
   },
   "summary": "No reimbursement is paid unless the claimant has at least $100 in reimbursable expenses.",
   "quote": "No reimbursement shall be paid unless the claimant has incurred reimbursable expenses of at least $100.",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, V",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=No%20reimbursement%20shall%20be%20paid,expenses%20of%20at%20least%20%24100."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COL-1",
   "category": "collateral_source",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "The program is a payer of last resort: insurance and other sources are applied first.",
   "quote": "help eligible victims of eligible crimes with the expenses that have been incurred as a direct result of the crime by acting as a payer of last resort",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 603.01",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=help%20eligible%20victims%20of%20eligible,a%20payer%20of%20last%20resort"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-COL-2",
   "category": "collateral_source",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "If expenses the fund paid are later covered by insurance, a civil settlement, restitution or another source, the claimant must pay the fund back for the amount recovered.",
   "quote": "If expenses paid through the victims' assistance program fund are later covered by insurance settlements, civil suit settlements, or restitution, or through any other source, the claimant shall reimburse the fund for the amount of expenses recovered.",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, V",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=If%20expenses%20paid%20through%20the,the%20amount%20of%20expenses%20recovered."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CON-1",
   "category": "conduct_reduction",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "The commission considers the victim's contributory fault when deciding eligibility and the award amount.",
   "quote": "In determining eligibility and the amount of compensation to be awarded, the commission shall consider the contributory fault of the victim in causing his injury.",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, IV",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=In%20determining%20eligibility%20and%20the,victim%20in%20causing%20his%20injury."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-CON-2",
   "category": "conduct_reduction",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Contributory fault is not considered in setting the award for a survivor of sexual abuse or human trafficking that happened when they were a minor.",
   "quote": "The commission shall not consider contributory fault in determining the amount of compensation to be awarded if the claimant was a victim of sexual abuse or human trafficking under subparagraph I(a)(3).",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, IV",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=The%20commission%20shall%20not%20consider,human%20trafficking%20under%20subparagraph%20I%28a%29%283%29."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EMG-1",
   "category": "emergency_award",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "A crisis center can give a domestic violence or sexual assault victim 10-day emergency funds (food, clothing, shelter, transportation, locks, medications), and the commission reimburses the crisis center, not the victim. The crisis center must send a police report or a restraining order with its request.",
   "quote": "the commission shall award compensation to a crisis center for payment of 10-day emergency funds by the crisis center to a victim of domestic violence or sexual assault",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.09(a)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=the%20commission%20shall%20award%20compensation,domestic%20violence%20or%20sexual%20assault"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-EMG-2",
   "category": "emergency_award",
   "params": {
    "amount_cents": 100000
   },
   "summary": "Emergency funds through a crisis center are limited to $1,000 per adult, not counting clothing.",
   "quote": "The per-adult limit for the provision of all goods and services, except the purchase of clothing pursuant to (d)(2) and (e)(1) above, shall be $1,000",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 605.09(e)(2)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=The%20per%2Dadult%20limit%20for%20the,%28e%29%281%29%20above%2C%20shall%20be%20%241%2C000"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-ELIG-1",
   "category": "eligible_crime",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Anyone who suffers personal injury from a felony or misdemeanor, including sexual assault, is an eligible victim.",
   "quote": "Any person who sustains personal injury as a result of a felony or misdemeanor",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, I(a)(1)",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=Any%20person%20who%20sustains%20personal,of%20a%20felony%20or%20misdemeanor"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-ELIG-2",
   "category": "eligible_crime",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Personal injury includes mental health harm, not only physical injury.",
   "quote": "means death or corporeal or mental health damage suffered as a result of an eligible crime",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 602.23",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=means%20death%20or%20corporeal%20or,result%20of%20an%20eligible%20crime"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-ELIG-3",
   "category": "eligible_crime",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "A person who was a victim of sexual abuse while under 18 is an eligible victim.",
   "quote": "Any person who is a victim of sexual abuse or human trafficking and is under the age of 18 at the time of the offense",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, I(a)(3)",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=Any%20person%20who%20is%20a,the%20time%20of%20the%20offense"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-RES-1",
   "category": "residency",
   "params": {
    "rule": "Crime in New Hampshire (any victim), or crime elsewhere with no qualifying compensation program if the victim lived in New Hampshire"
   },
   "summary": "Victims of crimes in New Hampshire are eligible regardless of where they live. New Hampshire residents hurt in a place without a qualifying compensation program are also covered.",
   "quote": "Any person who suffered personal injury or death as a direct result of an eligible crime occurring in either: (1) New Hampshire; or (2) Any other state or jurisdiction that does not have a crime compensation program meeting the requirements of 34 U.S.C. 20102(b), and such person was domiciled in New Hampshire at the time of the crime",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "N.H. Admin. Rules Jus 602.32(a)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Any%20person%20who%20suffered%20personal,the%20time%20of%20the%20crime"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-RES-2",
   "category": "residency",
   "params": {
    "rule": "Citizenship and immigration status are not required"
   },
   "summary": "Immigration status does not bar eligibility: non-citizens, with or without legal status, are eligible.",
   "quote": "an individual who is not a citizen of the United States or who is not a legal alien shall be considered victims eligible for compensation under this section.",
   "source_id": "NH-S5",
   "pinpoint": "RSA 21-M:8-h, I(c)",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/rsa/html/I/21-M/21-M-8-h.htm#:~:text=an%20individual%20who%20is%20not,for%20compensation%20under%20this%20section."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-SUBMIT-1",
   "category": "submission",
   "params": {
    "method": "mail",
    "target": "New Hampshire Victims' Compensation Program Department of Justice 33 Capitol Street Concord, N.H. 03301-6397"
   },
   "summary": "Mail the completed paper application to the Victims' Compensation Program at the Department of Justice in Concord. This is the return address printed on the application form.",
   "quote": "Please return completed application to: New Hampshire Victims' Compensation Program Department of Justice 33 Capitol Street Concord, N.H. 03301-6397",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, page 7 (return address)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-SUBMIT-2",
   "category": "submission",
   "params": {
    "method": "mail",
    "target": "New Hampshire Victims' Compensation Program Department of Justice 1 Granite Place South Concord, NH 03301"
   },
   "summary": "The program page lists a newer office address in Concord (Granite Place South). The form still prints the Capitol Street address, so a survivor may want to call the program to confirm which address to use.",
   "quote": "How To Contact Our Office New Hampshire Victims' Compensation Program Department of Justice 1 Granite Place South Concord, NH 03301",
   "source_id": "NH-S1",
   "pinpoint": "Program page, How To Contact Our Office",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/victims-compensation-program#:~:text=How%20To%20Contact%20Our%20Office,Place%20South%20Concord%2C%20NH%2003301"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-1",
   "category": "required_document",
   "expense": "medical",
   "params": {
    "document": "itemized_bill",
    "note": "Copies of bills from every provider listed (hospital, doctors, dentists, counselors, ambulance, radiology, prescriptions), if available."
   },
   "summary": "For medical, dental, or counseling costs, list every provider and enclose copies of their bills if you have them.",
   "quote": "If applicable, list all providers that provided treatment, including hospital, doctors, dentists, mental health counselors, ambulance, radiology and prescriptions (drugs and eyeglasses). Attach additional sheets if necessary. If available, please enclose copies of bills.",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Section 6 (Medical/Counseling Information)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-2",
   "category": "required_document",
   "expense": "counseling",
   "params": {
    "document": "itemized_bill",
    "note": "Photocopies of all crime-related mental health counseling bills."
   },
   "summary": "After the application arrives, the program may ask for photocopies of all crime-related counseling bills.",
   "quote": "Photocopies of all crime-related mental health counseling bills",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Jus 604.02(b)(3)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Photocopies%20of%20all%20crime%2Drelated%20mental%20health%20counseling%20bills"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-3",
   "category": "required_document",
   "expense": "medical",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "A signed HIPAA-compliant hospital and/or medical release so the program can request records and itemized statements from providers."
   },
   "summary": "To claim medical or hospital costs, sign a HIPAA-compliant medical release so the program can get itemized statements and records from your providers.",
   "quote": "If a claimant seeks compensation for medical expenses, the victim or victim's parent or guardian shall complete and submit a HIPAA- compliant hospital and/or medical release.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Jus 604.06(a)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=If%20a%20claimant%20seeks%20compensation,compliant%20hospital%20and%2For%20medical%20release."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-4",
   "category": "required_document",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {
    "document": "wage_verification",
    "note": "Copies of pay stubs if employed when the crime happened."
   },
   "summary": "To claim lost wages, fill in the employment section and send copies of your pay stubs.",
   "quote": "If yes, complete the following section, and submit copies of your pay stubs.",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Section 8 (Employment Information)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-5",
   "category": "required_document",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {
    "document": "wage_verification",
    "note": "If self-employed, a copy of the tax return for the year before the crime."
   },
   "summary": "If you were self-employed, send a copy of your tax return for the year before the crime instead of pay stubs.",
   "quote": "If you were self-employed at the time of the crime, please submit a copy of your tax return documentation for the year before the crime.",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Section 8 (Employment Information)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-6",
   "category": "required_document",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "A doctor's statement verifying how long you could not work, if you missed more than two weeks."
   },
   "summary": "If you missed more than two weeks of work, include a doctor's statement saying how long you were unable to work.",
   "quote": "If you have missed more than two weeks of work, please provide a doctor's statement verifying length of time you were unable to work.",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Section 8 (Employment Information)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-7",
   "category": "required_document",
   "expense": "lost_wages",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "Copies of written appointment confirmations (medical, mental health, police, and other crime-related appointments)."
   },
   "summary": "For lost wages, keep and send copies of written confirmations of crime-related appointments such as medical, counseling, and police meetings.",
   "quote": "Copies of all written confirmations of appointments with medical providers, mental health providers, police and other law-enforcement officials, and any other appointments necessitated as a direct result of the crime.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Jus 605.05(b)(5)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=Copies%20of%20all%20written%20confirmations,direct%20result%20of%20the%20crime."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-8",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "insurance_statement",
    "note": "Automobile insurance policy declarations page, only if the crime involved a motor vehicle."
   },
   "summary": "If the crime involved a motor vehicle, include your auto insurance policy declarations page.",
   "quote": "Did the crime involve motor vehicles? (If yes, please provide your automobile insurance policy declarations page.)",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Section 9 (Restitution and Civil Action)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-9",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "A separate sheet explaining any insurance, benefits, or other resources that may cover the expenses, with names, addresses, and phone numbers."
   },
   "summary": "If insurance, leave, benefits, restitution, or any other resource might cover part of the costs, explain it on a separate sheet and attach it.",
   "quote": "please explain in full on a separate piece of paper and attach it to this application.",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Section 12 (Statement of Facts and Authorization)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-DOC-10",
   "category": "required_document",
   "params": {
    "document": "other",
    "note": "Copies of documents showing you were found ineligible for Medicaid, Medicare, hospital free care, or other public assistance, if you applied."
   },
   "summary": "If you applied for Medicaid, Medicare, hospital free care, or public assistance and were turned down, attach copies of the denial documents.",
   "quote": "attach copies of the documents that show your ineligibility for public assistance.",
   "source_id": "NH-S2",
   "pinpoint": "Application, Section 12 (Statement of Facts and Authorization)"
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-PROC-1",
   "category": "processing_time",
   "params": {
    "weeks": 2
   },
   "summary": "After the program receives the application, staff will contact the applicant by mail or email within 2 weeks. This is first contact, not a decision.",
   "quote": "Once the program receives your application, you will be contacted by mail or email within 2 weeks.",
   "source_id": "NH-S1",
   "pinpoint": "Program page FAQ, How Long Will It Take?",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/victims-compensation-program#:~:text=Once%20the%20program%20receives%20your,or%20email%20within%202%20weeks."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-PROC-2",
   "category": "processing_time",
   "params": {
    "days": 60
   },
   "summary": "Once an application is complete, the rules say no more than 60 days should pass before the commission can decide. The program page warns the whole process may take several months or longer while police reports are gathered.",
   "quote": "In no case shall placement on the agenda result in the passage of more than 60 days after the claimant submitted a completed application before a decision can be made by the commission.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Jus 603.03(f)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=In%20no%20case%20shall%20placement,be%20made%20by%20the%20commission."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-ACP-1",
   "category": "address_confidentiality",
   "params": {
    "program_name": "Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)",
    "agency": "New Hampshire Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General",
    "covers_sexual_assault": true,
    "enroll": "Contact a New Hampshire crisis center first for consultation and assistance, which the law requires; the application is then filed with the attorney general on the form the attorney general prescribes, with a sworn statement that the applicant is a victim of domestic violence, stalking, or sexual assault and fears for their safety. A restraining order, pending charges, or a police report are not required."
   },
   "summary": "New Hampshire's Address Confidentiality Program, run by the Attorney General, gives survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, or stalking a substitute address to use on state and local records, with first class mail forwarded to their real address. Survivors apply through a crisis center advocate, and no police report or restraining order is needed.",
   "quote": "Any adult person, a parent or guardian acting on behalf of a minor or guardian acting on behalf of an incapacitated person, may apply to the program if they are a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking and meet the eligibility guidelines.",
   "source_id": "NH-S9",
   "pinpoint": "DOJ ACP page, FAQ: What are the eligibility guidelines?",
   "fragment_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov/bureaus/office-victimwitness-assistance/address-confidentiality-program#:~:text=Any%20adult%20person%2C%20a%20parent,and%20meet%20the%20eligibility%20guidelines."
  },
  {
   "id": "NH-REC-1",
   "category": "record_confidentiality",
   "params": {},
   "summary": "Everything the compensation program receives or keeps about a claim is confidential and may not be released to anyone unless the claimant authorizes it or another law allows it.",
   "quote": "All information received, obtained, or maintained by the program in connection with any claim for victims' compensation shall be maintained as confidential material, and shall not be released or disclosed to any person or entity whatsoever, except as authorized by the claimant or as otherwise provided by law.",
   "source_id": "NH-S4",
   "pinpoint": "Jus 603.02(i)",
   "fragment_url": "http://www.gc.nh.gov/rules/state_agencies/jus600.html#:~:text=All%20information%20received%2C%20obtained%2C%20or,as%20otherwise%20provided%20by%20law."
  }
 ],
 "coverage": {
  "found": [
   "exam_no_bill",
   "exam_payment",
   "total_cap",
   "expense_cap",
   "covered_expense",
   "excluded_expense",
   "filing_deadline",
   "reporting_requirement",
   "minimum_loss",
   "collateral_source",
   "conduct_reduction",
   "emergency_award",
   "eligible_crime",
   "residency",
   "submission",
   "required_document",
   "processing_time",
   "address_confidentiality",
   "record_confidentiality"
  ],
  "not_found": [
   "expense_cap for medical (no separate medical cap found; medical is limited only by the total cap and Medicaid fee-for-service rates)",
   "expense_cap for lost_wages as a dollar amount (only 75% of wages for up to 3 months)",
   "explicit rule on replacing personal property such as phones beyond the general property-loss exclusion"
  ],
  "notes": "The toll-free number 1-800-300-4500 works in New Hampshire only; out-of-state callers use (603) 271-1284 (both on NH-S1). The brochure PDF linked from the program page is an image-only file with no extractable text, so it was not saved. The total cap differs between sources: RSA 21-M:8-h, V says $50,000 per claimant per incident, while the program page says $40,000 per primary victim; the statute is used."
 },
 "confidence": "high",
 "researcher_notes": "Statute vs program page: RSA 21-M:8-h, V (most recently amended 2022) sets a $50,000 maximum; the DOJ web page still says $40,000. The rule uses the statute. Reporting: Jus 605.02(c) requires a report within 5 days unless good cause is shown, and the application asks the same; the web FAQ only says to report unless there is a reasonable explanation. Jus 605.13(h) deems a sexual assault survivor who sought the exam or treatment to have reported to law enforcement. Exam billing: RSA 21-M:8-c covers any physical exam of a victim of an alleged sexual offense, while Jus 605.13 uses the words felonious sexual assault. Under Jus 605.13(c)(3), a survivor covered by Medicaid or Medicare whose kit is not anonymous is billed to Medicaid or Medicare by the provider; private insurance is billed only if the survivor chooses, and deductibles and co-pays are paid or reimbursed by the department. Hospital care: Jus 605.03(e)(2)-(3) bars hospital-care awards for an insured victim unless free or reduced-fee care has been denied. Relocation (Jus 605.07) requires a continuing credible threat and either a police report plus restraining order, or an advocate letter, and the move must happen within 6 months of the award. The program page and Jus 606.07 list different mailing addresses (1 Granite Place South vs 33 Capitol Street); the application form uses 33 Capitol Street. Jus 600 was readopted effective 12-9-19 (#12938). Reviewer additions: Jus 605.13(a) exam and treatment no-charge rule, 605.13(a) follow-up care, 605.13(c)(3) Medicaid/Medicare billing exception, 605.13(f) HIV prophylaxis voucher, 605.03(d)(4) replacement of assistive devices such as eyeglasses, and 605.03(e)(2) hospital-care limit for insured victims. Jus 605.13(e): if the exam is sought within 10 days the survivor agrees to evidence collection; an anonymous kit is kept 60 days for the survivor to decide whether to report, then destroyed. The $50,000 statutory cap was rechecked against the current gc.nh.gov text of RSA 21-M:8-h, V. How to file: the application (NH-S2, rev. 02/11/2021, the version linked from the program page today; Jus 604.01 still names an older 8/23/19 revision) is a flat PDF with no fillable fields, to be printed, signed, and mailed. The form's only stated filing method is mail to 33 Capitol Street; the program page's contact block lists 1 Granite Place South, so both are kept as mail rules and a survivor should confirm by phone. The program page lists a fax number and the victimcomp@doj.nh.gov email as contact details only; no source says applications may be filed by fax, email, online, or in person, so no rules were added for those methods. Police reports are not a survivor document: program staff request them from law enforcement (NH-S1, Jus 604.04(b)). Processing: first contact within 2 weeks (program page) and a decision no more than 60 days after a completed application reaches the agenda (Jus 603.03(f)); the program page also says it may take several months or longer. Privacy: the Address Confidentiality Program is created by RSA 7:41 to 7:51 and run by the Attorney General (RSA 7:41 purpose, NH-S7; RSA 7:43 application, sworn statement, and 4-year certification, NH-S8). The DOJ ACP page (NH-S9) says applicants must first go through one of the state's crisis centers, that participants use the substitute address for state and local services with first class mail (not packages) forwarded, and that a restraining order, charges, or a police report are not required; ACP phone (603) 271-8710, sexual assault line 1-800-277-5570. The ACP only works for a new address not yet on any state or local record. Record confidentiality comes from Jus 603.02(i); the sexual assault exam billing forms are separately kept confidential like medical records under RSA 21-M:8-c (NH-S6)."
}