Criminal Law: Victim Compensation - FAQ
What happens in court?
- Some states require a victim to go a court hearing to have their claim assessed.
- These hearings are much less formal than normal court hearings.
- The magistrate will assess your claim based on the documents provided and may ask you or your lawyer questions about other issues not covered by the documents.
- The magistrate will then make an order about your claim.
Read some more FAQS from our Victim Compensation section