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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 make a payment in person at Room 4003 of the Moultrie Building Courthouse, located at 500 Indiana Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20001, or mailing the payment to the following address: DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Avenue, 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 do not provide the case number, we may return the payment to the sender.

Can I appeal a judge’s decision?

"Yes, a judge’s decision may be appealed by filing a “Notice of Appeal.” A Notice of Appeal can be filed in person at DC Superior Court, Criminal Information, Room 4001 or by mail: DC Superior Court, 500 Indiana Ave, NW, Criminal Division, Room 4001, Washington, DC 20001. The filing fee is one hundred dollars ($100). If you cannot afford the filing fee, you may ask the Court to waive the filing fee by filing a “Motion to Proceed In Forma Pauperis.” (link to forms) You may also file a motion to have a magistrate judge’s order or judgment reviewed by a Superior Court Judge. See DC Code §11-1732. "