Criminal Justice Reports & Crime Verification Form

Crime Verification Form from a Victim Services Provider or Medical or Mental Health Provider

Starting 12/31/25, crime victims applying for compensation can use the OVS Crime Verification Form to show that they are victims of a crime. This makes it easier for victims who are afraid to report to a Criminal Justice Agency to apply for compensation.

The Crime Verification Form can be completed by:

• Victim Services Providers who are city or state contracted and are providing services to the victim related to the crime, or
• Medical or Mental Health Providers who are providing services to the victim related to the crime.

The Victim Services Provider that signs the Crime Verification Form cannot have a financial interest in the outcome of the claim.

Specifically: A provider has a financial interest in a claim and cannot sign the Crime Verification Form, if an expense paid on the claim will directly reimburse the provider for their services, OR the provider’s spouse or family member. This does not apply to Medical of Mental Health Providers.

NOTE: The Crime Verification Form cannot be used by a crime victim who is seeking reimbursement for loss of savings and cash losses over $100. In those cases, the victim would still need a Criminal Justice Report. 

You can find the complete training about using the Crime Verification Form on OVS’s YouTube channel: HERE