Wisconsin
Victim Resources & Support Services

(last updated 7/05/98)

WISCONSIN OFFICE OF CRIME VICTIMS SERVICES
(608) 266-2251

WISCONSIN STATE STATUTES
CHAPTER 949: Crime Victim Compensation
CHAPTER 950: Rights of Victims of Crimes

Wisconsin Crime Victims' Compensation Program

Wisconsin Victim/Witness Programs, by County

Wisconsin Victim's Rights Amendment


Crime Victim Compensation

The State of Wisconsin reimburses crime victims who suffer medical expenses and lost wages that are not covered by insurance, public funds or other available sources.

To be compensated, victims must report the crime to law enforcement within five days of the occurrence and file an application for compensation within one year of the crime. Victims must also cooperate with the investigation and prosecution of the crime.

Information and application forms can be obtained from Victim/Witness Assistance Programs or:

Office of Crime Victim Services
PO Box 7951, Madison, WI 53707.
(608) 266-6470
Toll-free 800-446-6564

Reimbursement is made for :

Who is eligible for compensation?

  • An innocent victim who suffers injury from a crime.
  • A dependent or legal representative of an innocent victim who was killed as a result of a crime.
  • A person who is injured while helping a crime victim or police officer.
  • A person who suffers a reaction from the death of a family or household member.
  • Persons who are injured in automobile accidents caused by drunk drivers.

    Click here to view Chapter 949, Wisconsin Statutes "Crime Victim Compensaton"

    VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS (by county)

    Winnebago County:
    920-236-4977
    Adams County:
    608-339-4217    		 Ashland County:
    715-682-7019    		Barron County:
    715-537-6220    		Bayfield County:
    715-373-6111
    Brown County:
    920-448-4194    		Calumet County:
    920-849-1438    		Chippewa County:
    715-726-7733    		 Clark County:
    715-743-5270
    Columbia County:
    608-742-9650    		Crawford County:
    608-326-4802    		Dane County:
    608-266-4211    		 Dodge County:
    920-386-3614
    Door County:
    920-746-2284    		Douglas County:
    715-395-1349    		Dunn County:
    715-232-6832    		 Eau Claire County:
    715-839-4795
    Florence County:
    715-528-3346    		Fond du Lac County:
    920-929-3050    		Grant County:
    608-723-2462    		 Green County:
    608-328-9426
    Green Lake County:
    414-294-4047    		Iowa County:
    608-935-0338    		Iron County:
    715-561-5671    		Jackson County:
    715-284-0239
    Jefferson County:
    920-674-7375    		Juneau County:
    608-847-9393    		Kenosha County:
    414-653-2400    		 Kewaunee County:
    920-388-4410; ext. 173
    La Crosse County:
    608-785-9604    		Lafayette County:
    608-776-4842    		Langlade County:
    715-627-6224    		 Lincoln County:
    715-536-0341
    Manitowoc County:
    414-683-4074    		Marathon County:
    715-261-1111    		Marinette County:
    715-732-7494    		 Marquette County:
    608-297-9112
    Milwaukee County:
    414-278-4667    		Monroe County:
    608-269-8779    		Oconto County:
    920-834-6865    		 Oneida County:
    715-369-6182
    Outagamie County:
    920-832-4615    		Ozaukee County:
    414-238-8387    		Pepin County:
    715-672-3417    		 Pierce County:
    715-273-3531; ext. 454
    Polk County:
    715-485-9266    		Portage County:
    715-346-1300    		Price County:
    715-339-3095    		 Racine County:
    414-636-3858
    Richland County:
    608-647-3493    		Rock County:
    608-757-5569    		Rusk County:
    715-532-2159    		 Saint Croix County:
    715-386-4666
    Sauk County:
    608-355-3281    		Shawano County:
    715-526-4608    		Sheboygan County:
    920-459-3099    		 Taylor County:
    715-748-1458
    Trempealeau County:
    715-538-2311: ext. 278    		 Vernon County:
    608-637-8389    		Vilas County:
    715-479-3614    		Walworth County:
    414-741-4320
    Washburn County:
    715-468-2334    		Washington County:
    414-335-4475    		Waukesha County:
    414-548-7071    		 Waupaca County:
    715-258-6445
    Waushara County:
    920-787-0410    		Wood County:
    715-421-8580

    Victims' Rights Amendment

    Victims of crime. Section 9m. [As created April 1993] This state shall treat crime victims, as defined by law, with fairness, dignity and respect for their privacy. This state shall ensure that crime victims have all of the following privileges and protections as provided by law:

    • timely disposition of the case;
    • the opportunity to attend court proceedings unless the trial court finds sequestration is necessary to a fair trial for the defendant;
    • reasonable protection from the accused throughout the criminal justice process;
    • notification of court proceedings;
    • the opportunity to confer with the prosecution;
    • the opportunity to make a statement to the court at disposition;
    • restitution;
    • compensation; and
    • information about the outcome of the case and the release of the accused.

      The legislature shall provide remedies for the violation of this section. Nothing in this section, or in any statute enacted pursuant to this section, shall limit any right of the accused which may be provided by law.

      History: 1993 J.R. 2, vote April 1993.