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.
Category
Subcategory (select)
criminalcase