Will my privacy be protected?

Some information may need to be made available to the offender if we take proceedings against the offender to recover any award of victims compensation. We may also be required to produce documents to a court where there is other legal action taking place. However, in general the material in our possession is not released to other people.

Is the offender told about the application for compensation?

The person who has committed or is accused of committing the crime does not participate in the compensation process. However if you receive an award the Tribunal may take action to recover the money from the offender. At this point the offender will become aware of your award of compensation.

Will the offender have to pay?

If the offender has been convicted of a criminal offence, and you receive an award of victims compensation, we will take action to recover the amount awarded from the offender. You do not have to be involved in this process.