The Criminal Injury Compensation Scheme is a WA state government compensation scheme where the government pays compensation to some victims of crime.

Certain criteria must be met to be eligible for this scheme. An application for compensation must be submitted to the Office of Criminal Injuries Compensation Assessor, who then decide whether compensation will be paid.

Based on the information and referrals provided, the Assessor will determine if compensation can be awarded.

There is a three-year limitation date from date of offence for criminal injuries compensation applications.

The compensation scheme is aimed at people who have been victims of crime and suffered an injury.

In some cases, a person can ask for compensation even if they were not the direct victim of the offence. For example, a mother who suffers a mental illness because her daughter was murdered might be able to get compensation.

However, compensation is not awarded even if a victim has suffered injury, for example, where the victim was also doing something illegal when the injury occurred.

Contact us or another lawyer to find out if you are eligible for this type of compensation.

If you think you may be eligible for Criminal Injury Compensation you can contact us for initial advice. If we feel you meet the criteria of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Scheme, we may be able to assist you to prepare your application.

This can include helping with applications and obtaining the necessary documents, such as medical reports.