# Super. Ct. CVCP R. 1: Rule 1. Purpose

> District of Columbia · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R1

## Section

- **Citation:** Super. Ct. CVCP R. 1
- **Heading:** Rule 1. Purpose
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** District of Columbia Court Rules / Crime Victims Compensation Program / Superior Court Crime Victims Compensation Program Rules / Super. Ct. CVCP R. 1

## Text

These rules govern the implementation of the Crime Victims Compensation Program
("Program") in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia ("Court"), as set forth in
the “Victims of Violent Crime Compensation Act of 1996,” as amended, D.C. Code 4-
501 et seq. The Program provides compensation to victims of violent crime for medical
and related expenses, and loss of services, support and earnings.

## Nearby sections

- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 1 Rule 1. Purpose](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R1.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 2 Rule 2. Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R2.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 3 Rule 3. Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R3.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 4 Rule 4. Confidentiality of records and hearings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R4.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 5 Rule 5. Appointment and qualification of Advisory Commission members; designation of Chairperson; conduct of meetings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R5.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 6 Rule 6. Appointment of Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board members and alternates; designation of Chairperson; conduct of meetings; compensable expenses; conflicts of interest](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R6.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 7 Rule 7. Eligibility for compensation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R7.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 8 Rule 8. Filing of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R8.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 9 Rule 9. Contents of Application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R9.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 10 Rule 10. Processing of application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R10.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 11 Rule 11. Request for law enforcement verification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R11.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 12 Rule 12. Request for prosecution information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R12.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 13 Rule 13. Request for Medical Expense and Treatment Verification](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R13.md)
- [Super. Ct. CVCP R. 14 Rule 14. Request for employment information](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R14.md)

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