The Czech Republic has a crime victim compensation program to provide financial compensation to victims of violent crime.

Eligibility Requirements
Report to police: Yes.
Filing period: No later than 1 year following the date of commission of the criminal act.

Claimants

• Victims of crime who suffer physical injury
• Survivors of victims
• Citizens of the Czech Republic, or to stateless persons authorized to reside permanently or for an extended period in the territory of the Czech Republic
• Foreign nationals to the extent provided by a valid international agreement to which the Czech Republic is party

Procedures

The victim must submit an application to the Ministry of Justice.

The Ministry of Justice shall dispense aid within 3 months following submission of the application and appropriate documentation.

Benefits & Award Limits

There is no maximum award limit.

Compensable Costs

• Medical expenses
• Burial
• Lost support

Emergency Awards

Information not available.

Funding Sources

Information not available.

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