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Financial support for persons affected by a criminal offence

Financial support

It is important that victims of a criminal offence receive the financial support they need. What financial support is available and when is it available?

Financial aid

Who has to pay for what in court cases?

Support in criminal proceedings - Costs of proceedings

Court proceedings cost money. However, victims, other affected persons and witnesses do not have to pay anything for the proceedings as such. As far as lawyer’s fees are concerned, this could be different.

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Statutory compensation pursuant to the Victims Compensation Act

General civil proceedings - claims of the offender

Persons affected by a violent act are often entitled to compensation – even without a court judgment. Compensation is governed by the Victims Compensation Act.

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Financial benefits as a sign of solidarity

Hardship payments - Introduction

Victims and bereaved persons of extremist attacks or terrorist offences may be eligible for hardship payments. In certain cases, those who suffer financial loss due to extremist attacks or terrorist offences may also receive benefits. The State provides this voluntary financial service as a sign of solidarity.

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Who has to pay for what in court cases?

Support in criminal proceedings - Costs of proceedings

Court proceedings cost money. However, victims, other affected persons and witnesses do not have to pay anything for the proceedings as such. As far as lawyer’s fees are concerned, this could be different.

More

Statutory compensation pursuant to the Victims Compensation Act

General civil proceedings - claims of the offender

Persons affected by a violent act are often entitled to compensation – even without a court judgment. Compensation is governed by the Victims Compensation Act.

More

Financial benefits as a sign of solidarity

Hardship payments - Introduction

Victims and bereaved persons of extremist attacks or terrorist offences may be eligible for hardship payments. In certain cases, those who suffer financial loss due to extremist attacks or terrorist offences may also receive benefits. The State provides this voluntary financial service as a sign of solidarity.

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Benefits under the statutory accident insurance scheme

Ansprechpartner Beratungsstellen - Öffentliche Stellen

Persons who suffer injuries due to a violent act while carrying out a professional activity or during a field trip with a school class or a group of university students, or while on their way to or from such a field trip may, under certain circumstances, be able to claim benefits under the statutory accident insurance scheme.

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Benefits provided by the Compensation Fund for Road Accident Victims

Help and advice - Support in criminal proceedings

Some violent offences are committed by means of a motor vehicle, such as a vehicle rampage attack or a terrorist attack. In such cases, affected persons should first try to obtain compensation from any existing motor vehicle liability insurance.

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Other possibilities for obtaining financial support

Support in criminal proceedings - Right to inspect files and to information

Sometimes, the requirements for obtaining support by governmental institutions cannot be met. In such cases, as well as in cases in which financial support must be provided quickly and straightforwardly, support by non-governmental institutions can fill a gap.

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Benefits under the statutory accident insurance scheme

Ansprechpartner Beratungsstellen - Öffentliche Stellen

Persons who suffer injuries due to a violent act while carrying out a professional activity or during a field trip with a school class or a group of university students, or while on their way to or from such a field trip may, under certain circumstances, be able to claim benefits under the statutory accident insurance scheme.

More

Benefits provided by the Compensation Fund for Road Accident Victims

Help and advice - Support in criminal proceedings

Some violent offences are committed by means of a motor vehicle, such as a vehicle rampage attack or a terrorist attack. In such cases, affected persons should first try to obtain compensation from any existing motor vehicle liability insurance.

More

Other possibilities for obtaining financial support

Support in criminal proceedings - Right to inspect files and to information

Sometimes, the requirements for obtaining support by governmental institutions cannot be met. In such cases, as well as in cases in which financial support must be provided quickly and straightforwardly, support by non-governmental institutions can fill a gap.

More

FAQ: financial aid

What costs will I have to pay as a witness in criminal proceedings?

For the most part, travel expenses, and potentially costs due to loss of earnings. Witnesses have a right to reimbursement of such costs. More can be found in the information for witnesses.

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