Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Record #: MET0325 | Last Modified: 30 Sep 2019 | Last Full Update: 18 Dec 2018 |
Description | |
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Description (Service) | Administers Compensation for Victims of Crime Act * payments may be awarded for pain and suffering, lost pay due to inability to work, loss of support for dependants as a result of the victim's death, support of a child born as a result of rape, medical expenses, funeral expenses, other related costs * part of Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General For applications not yet decided by the Board, maximum single payment amount has been increased to $30,000 from $25,000 and pain and suffering award has been capped at $5,000 |
Service Details | |
Public Comments | Criminal Injuries Compensation Board is closing. Not accepting new applications. Individuals seeking compensation for costs resulting from being a victim of crime contact Victim Quick Response Program + (VQRP+) |
Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm |
Areas Served | Ontario |
Boundaries | Ontario |
Eligibility | Victims of crimes of violence occurring in Ontario that result in personal injury or death * crime must be an offence under the Canadian Criminal Code * any offence involving a motor vehicle is excluded, unless the vehicle was used as a weapon of assault |
Application | Apply within two years of crime, whether or not assailant has been apprehended or convicted * two year limitation does not apply for domestic or sexual violence crimes * extension possible in some circumstances * call, write or visit website for application form |
Languages | English ; French ; interpreters or translators for other languages available for scheduled hearings, including American Sign Language interpreters * telephone interpretation in other languages |
Address and Location | |
Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
Address & Map | |
Intersection | Bay St and Dundas St W |
Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Elevator with braille and voice/tone features ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
Contact Information | |
Office Phone | 416-326-2900 |
Toll Free Phone | 1-800-372-7463 |
TTY Phone | Bell Relay Service 1-800-855-0511 |
Fax | 416-326-2883; 1-844-249-1619 |
Website | www.sjto.ca/cicb |