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What is the Victim of Violent Crime Compensation Act (VVCA)?

The Victim of Violent Crime Compensation Act created a compensation program for victims of violent crime in the District of Columbia. The program is funded primarily through court-ordered fees on persons convicted of crimes in the District of Columbia. The court costs cannot be waived, and the Act includes provisions for collection of court costs from defendants who are sentenced to terms of incarceration while they are serving their sentences and after being released on parole.

Where do I pay a Court ordered fine, restitution, or Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act (VVCCA)?

You can either pay in person at Room 4003 of the Moultrie Building Courthouse, located at 500 Indiana Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20001, or mailing the payment to the following address: DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave., NW, Criminal Finance – Room 4003, Washington, DC 20001. Make the check or money order payable to Clerk, DC Courts, and include the case number to which the payment should be applied. If you don't provide the case number, we may return the payment to the sender.