How To Apply For Crime Victims Compensation in Croatia?
Organization : Ministry of the Interior
Facility : Crime Victims Compensation
Country : Croatia
Website : https://mup.gov.hr/aliens-281621/crime-victims-compensation/291705
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How To Apply For Crime Victims Compensation in Croatia?
The victim of an intentional violent crime has the right to financial compensation from the state budget in accordance with the Crime Victims Compensation Act.
Related / Similar Facility : How To Report a Criminal Offence in Croatia?
A victim is eligible for the compensation if:
** the violent criminal offence was committed with intent on the territory of Croatia and resulted in a grave bodily injury, serious health effects or death,
** they are a national or a permanent resident of Croatia or other EU Member State, and
** the crime was reported to or recorded by the police or state attorney’s office, whereby the offender can be identified or unidentified.
A victim is entitled to claim the compensation of:
** medical expenses, and
** lost earnings, up to EUR 4,645.30 (HRK 35,000), and
A close blood relative of a deceased victim is entitled to compensation for:
** the loss of legal maintenance, up to EUR 9,290.60 (HRK 70,000), and
** funeral expenses, up to EUR 663.61 (HRK 5,000).
The police, state attorney’s offices and courts are obligated to:
** inform victims on their right to financial compensation,
** provide them with necessary application forms, and
** at the victim’s request, to provide general instructions and information on how to fill out the application form and the required accompanying documentation.
The accompanying documentation to be enclosed with the application form:
** is stated in the official application form.
** The application form should be accompanied by: proof of citizenship, certificate of domicile, victim’s death certificate, confirmation that the criminal offence has been reported, applicant’s notarised statement that they have not received compensation under the Crime Victims Compensation Act on another legal basis, victim’s medical documentation as a basis for compensation (hospital registration form, medical findings and certificates, discharge summary, medical certificate of illness, medical invoices, invoices for usual funeral expenses, other relevant certificates or documents which could be important for making a decision on compensation.
** The above documents submitted should be originals or notarised copies.
** A confirmation that the criminal offence has been reported is issued by the police at the victim’s request.
Under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, effective as of 1 July 2013, the Crime Victims Compensation Committee decides on the applications of crime victims for financial compensation.
Victim compensation claims are handled by the Service for Victim and Witness Support of the Ministry of Justice and Public Administration, which:
** receives applications for compensation by crime victims,
** gives instructions and information to the applicants,
** drafts decisions, and
** handles all administrative and technical matters for the Committee.
The application for compensation must be submitted to the Ministry of Justice and Public Administration within 6 months of the crime, and respecting other time limits laid down by the Act with respect to specific legal requirements.