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Restitution is reimbursement by the defendant for losses incurred directly as a result of the crime being prosecuted. Restitution may include property damage or loss, medical expenses or wages lost due to personal injury. At the conclusion of the case, the court orders the defendant to pay restitution to the victim as part of the sentence.

A loss form is provided to the victim along with the initial notice of charges filed. It is important for victims to complete the form as accurately as possible and to include documentation of losses when possible so that clear information is available to the court at the time of sentencing.

Crime Victims’ Compensation

If you have been a victim of crime in Oregon, the Crime Victims’ Compensation Program may be able to help you.

To be eligible for compensation you must:
  • Be a victim of a crime which occurred in Oregon or an Oregon resident victimized in a state without a victim compensation program
  • Report the crime to the police or sheriff within 72 hours (May be waived with good cause)
  • Cooperate fully to apprehend and prosecute the assailant
  • Not have been involved in a wrongful act and/or not have provoked the assailant
  • Apply for compensation with 6 months of the crime (May be waived with good cause)
Compensation losses/expenses may include:
  • Mental health counseling expenses
  • Reasonable medical and hospital expenses
  • Funeral expenses
  • Loss of support to dependents of homicide victims
  • Victim’s loss of earnings
  • Grief counseling expenses for relatives of homicide victims
  • Rehabilitation expenses
  • Counseling expenses for children who witness domestic violence
  • Mileage expenses
Compensable losses do not include:
  • Pain and suffering
  • Property damage or loss
  • Nervous or mental shock due to property damage or loss

Applications for Crime Victims’ Compensation may be obtained through the City Attorney’s Office at 503-526-2215, or by contacting the Department of Justice directly at 503-378-5348. The application can also be downloaded at www.doj.state.or.us/crimev/comp.shtml.