Crime Victim's Compensation Fund

A person may be eligible for victim's assistance if the crime posed a substantial threat of bodily injury or death, and would be punishable by fine, imprisonment, or death.

This includes:

• Sex offenses
• Kidnapping
• Aggravated robbery
• Assaultive offenses
• Arson
• Homicide
• Failure to Stop and Render Aid
• D.W.I.
• Manslaughter
• Criminally Negligent Homicide
• Aggravated Assault
• Intoxication Manslaughter
• Intoxication Assault
• Other violent crimes in which the victim suffers physical or emotional harm or death

A person is NOT eligible if they knowingly or willingly participated in the crime; is the offender or the accomplice of the offender; was incarcerated or on probation for a felony involving criminally injurious conduct at the time of the crime; or knowingly or intentionally submits false information to the attorney general.

According to the Office of the Attorney General, victims of a violent crime have the right to receive protection from retaliation for their cooperation in the prosecution of the crime; advance notice of relevant court proceedings; receive information from a peace officer about the assailant's right to bail; payment for medical exams for victims of sexual assault; and payment for counseling needed due to the attack.

To apply for these services, you may contact the Police Department at 865-2226 or the Coryell County Crime Victims Office (located in the Courthouse), at 865-5911 ext. 287 and 295.