# Super. Ct. CVCP R. 8: Rule 8. Filing of application

> District of Columbia · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_DC_SUPCVCP_R8

## Section

- **Citation:** Super. Ct. CVCP R. 8
- **Heading:** Rule 8. Filing of application
- **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. 8

## Text

A claim is considered filed when the claimant submits a completed Application for
Crime Victims Compensation (“Application”), to the Program Office. The Application
may be mailed or delivered in person to the Program Office. If a person eligible for
compensation is a minor or legally incompetent, a claim may be filed on such person's
behalf by the person's parent, guardian or personal representative.
COMMENT: The intent of the Rule is to allow guardians ad litem, even if not specified
in the Rule, to file claims on behalf of minors or legal incompetents.

## 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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