An official website of the State of Maryland.

Maryland.gov Translate

Official websites use .gov
A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy

Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) provides financial assistance to eligible victims of crime in Maryland.

Leer en Español

Phone: 410-585-3010
Toll-free: 888-679-9347

Walk-in Hours:
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Office Hours Notice

The CICB is closed to the public on Wednesdays. Wednesdays are reserved for administrative hearings and claim reviews.

Documents

Download Form: Application for Crime Victim Compensation with instructions

Services

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB) provides the following services:

Claims examination

  • Review and evaluate compensation claims.
  • Process claims as efficiently as possible.
  • Provide emergency and supplemental compensation awards, when eligible.
  • Offer interpretation services.

Victim advocacy

  • Provide victim advocacy and support.
  • Listen with compassion and respond to your concerns.
  • Assist with completing compensation applications.
  • Provide updates on the status of your claim.
  • Refer you to community resources and support services.
  • Coordinate with agencies and others involved in your case, when appropriate.
  • Notify you of scheduled hearings and provide support during hearings.
  • Provide community education and outreach programs.

Frequently asked questions for victims

Who May Be Eligible

You may be eligible for compensation if you are:

  • A person who was physically injured as the result of a crime or delinquent act.
  • The surviving spouse or child of a homicide victim.
  • A person who paid the funeral expenses of a homicide victim.
  • A person who depended on a homicide victim for primary financial support.
  • The parent, child, or spouse of an individual who is incarcerated for abuse, as defined in § 4-501 of the Family Law Article, if that individual lived with you before incarceration and provided financial support.
  • A person who experienced psychological injury as the result of certain crimes.

What Expenses May Be Reimbursed?

Eligible claimants may be reimbursed for the following expenses:

  • Medical expenses related to a physical injury.
  • Mental health expenses resulting from certain crimes.
  • Lost wages if the victim is unable to work because of the crime.
  • Bereavement leave, up to two weeks or $2,000, whichever applies under program guidelines.
  • Compensation for total or partial, temporary or permanent disability.
  • Funeral expenses in cases involving homicide.
  • Loss of financial support if the homicide victim provided financial support to the claimant.
  • Up to 30 days of lost wages for a parent or guardian caring for a child who was injured as the result of a crime.
  • Other eligible expenses approved by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.

What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

To qualify for compensation, a victim must:

  • Report the crime to the appropriate law enforcement agency within 48 hours, unless there is good cause for reporting it later.
  • Have at least $100 in eligible expenses or lost wages.

What May Make a Victim Ineligible for Compensation?

A victim may not be eligible for compensation if:

  • There is substantial evidence that the victim caused, provoked, or contributed to the crime that resulted in the injury.
  • The victim does not cooperate with law enforcement or other appropriate authorities, unless there is good cause for not doing so.