Victims: Compensation for Victims of Crime
Provided by: Government of Saskatchewan - Justice
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Service Description
Victims of crime are able to apply for reasonable expenses resulting from criminal acts of personal violence, such as physical and/or sexual assault, murder, robbery and kidnapping. Individuals do not need a lawyer to apply. Compensation for reasonable expenses include:
- certain medical costs
- counselling
- funeral expenses to a maximum of $5,000 where not covered by other programs
- loss of income where it is not covered by Employment Insurance, Worker’s Compensation or an insurance plan
- damage to or loss of clothing as a result of the crime.
Compensation is NOT available for pain and suffering, personal property damage or legal fees. Visit the website for details.
Eligibility
Individuals may be eligible for compensation if: - the crime occurred in Saskatchewan - the crime is reported to the police - they experience personal violence such as robbery, sex crimes, assault causing bodily harm, manslaughter, murder, attempted murder and kidnapping - application for compensation is made within two years from the date of injury, or in the case of sexual assault, within two years from the date the offence was reported to police.
Application Process
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NOTE: Applications will be accepted up to two years after the crime has been committed. In cases of sexual assault, individuals may apply up to two years after the date the offence was reported to the police.
Service Website
Coverage Area
Saskatchewan
Languages Offered
English
Prosecutions District: Regina – Main (Trial Matters)
- Court Services: Victim or Witness Services (12 locations)
- Prosecution Regional Offices (14 locations)
- Victims: Compensation for Victims of Crime (12 locations)
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Prosecutions District: La Ronge
Mistasinihk Place (Room 2300)
1328 La Ronge Avenue
La Ronge SK S0J 1L0 -
Prosecutions District: Meadow Lake
212 1st Street East
Meadow Lake SK S9X 1Y1 -
Prosecutions District: Melfort
107 Crawford Avenue East (2nd Floor)
Melfort SK S0E 1A0 -
Prosecutions District: Moose Jaw
221-110 Ominica Street West
Moose Jaw SK S6H 6V2 -
Prosecutions District: North Battleford
1146 102nd Street
4th Floor
North Battleford SK S9A 1E9 -
Prosecutions District: Prince Albert
85 15th Street West
Prince Albert SK S6V 3P4 -
Prosecutions District: Regina - Main (Trial Matters)
910 - 1801 Hamilton Street
Regina SK S4P 4B4 -
Prosecutions District: Regina - Traffic Safety Prosecutions
1815 Smith Street (3rd Floor)
Regina SK S4P 2N5 -
Prosecutions District: Saskatoon - Main (Trial Matters)
224 4th Avenue South (8th Floor)
Saskatoon SK S7K 5M5 -
Prosecutions District: Saskatoon Prosections - Provincial Court Building (docket matters)
220 19th Street East
Saskatoon SK S7K 0A2 -
Prosecutions District: Swift Current
121 Lorne Street West
Swift Current SK S9H 0J4 -
Prosecutions District: Yorkton
204 - 120 Smith Street East
Yorkton SK S3N 2Y4
Location Info
Fax: 306-787-8168
Business Line: 306-787-5444
Regina Prosecutions - Main (trial matters)
Website
www.saskatchewan.ca/government/directory?ou=7f8fd26f-7f39-43b2-bb7f-b1ffb4bccf78
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