Maryland Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Board helps innocent victims of crime in Maryland pay for expenses not covered by other sources. It can reimburse medical and counseling costs, lost earnings, loss of support, disability, funeral expenses in homicide cases, and certain types of leave. It is a payer of last resort and does not cover stolen or damaged property or pain and suffering. Applications can be mailed, faxed, completed with a CICB team member, or filed online.
Who it is for
Innocent victims of crime committed in Maryland who suffered physical or psychological injury and at least $100 in reimbursable losses, and in some cases their dependents or surviving family members.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Report the crime to law enforcement or the appropriate authorities; unless good cause is shown, the crime should be reported within 48 hours.
- Gather records of your losses, such as medical and counseling bills, proof of lost wages, or funeral costs.
- Complete the CICB application, which is available in English and Spanish on the Board's website, and ask a victim advocate or the Maryland Crime Victims' Resource Center for help if needed.
- Submit the signed application to the CICB by mail, fax, in person, or online, and respond to your assigned examiner's requests for supporting documents.
Deadline: In general the application must be filed within three years of the date the crime was discovered, and the crime should be reported to authorities within 48 hours unless good cause is shown. Exceptions and longer deadlines can apply, including for child abuse. Confirm the current deadline that applies to your case with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board before relying on a date. (Fixed deadline)
Amount: Awards vary by case and expense type. Confirm current award limits with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board.
This is how Maryland runs the national Crime Victim Compensation (VOCA). See the national program .
Verified as of 2026-06-17. Resources are checked periodically against their official source. Details, amounts, and deadlines change. Confirm the current information on the official page before you rely on it.