New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission: Victim Compensation
The New Mexico Crime Victims Reparation Commission awards compensation to help victims of violent crime in New Mexico with crime-related costs that cannot otherwise be paid. Covered expenses can include medical and dental care, mental health counseling, funeral and burial costs, lost earnings, eyeglasses, and other medically necessary devices. The crime must have occurred in New Mexico and must have been reported to a law enforcement agency or to a licensed medical, mental health, or tribal health provider. Awards are generally up to a maximum of $20,000, with a higher maximum available in cases of permanent physical disability.
Who it is for
Victims of violent crime in New Mexico, including survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, and certain family members, who have crime-related costs not covered by another source.
Focus: Domestic and intimate partner violence, Sexual assault, Stalking and harassment
Before you start
How you apply: Apply directly to the program.
How to apply
- Report the crime to a law enforcement agency or to a licensed medical, mental health, or tribal health provider.
- Complete the compensation application online at the CVRC application portal, or contact the Commission to request help with the application.
- Include supporting documents such as a police report and bills or receipts whenever possible.
- Submit the application to the Crime Victims Reparation Commission, or ask a victim advocate or local victim service program to help you apply for free.
- For help filing, call the Commission at 505-841-9432 or toll free at 1-800-306-6262.
Deadline: A completed application generally must be filed within two years of the date of the incident, though exceptions may be considered for good cause. Check current deadlines with the Commission. (Fixed deadline)
Amount: Awards are generally up to a maximum of $20,000, with a higher maximum available in cases of permanent physical disability. Funeral and burial expenses are limited and counseling is capped at a set number of sessions.
This is how New Mexico 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.