# D.C. Code § 4-502: Establishment of a Crime Victims Compensation Program

> District of Columbia · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-502

## Section

- **Citation:** D.C. Code § 4-502
- **Heading:** Establishment of a Crime Victims Compensation Program
- **Jurisdiction:** District of Columbia
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** DC Code / Title 4 / Chapter 5 / § 4-502

## Text

There is established a Crime Victims Compensation Program (“Program”) that shall administer all funds from all sources for the purpose of investigating and, where appropriate, compensating the claims of victims and secondary victims in the District of Columbia.

## Nearby sections

- [D.C. Code § 4-501 § 4-501. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-501.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-502 § 4-502. Establishment of a Crime Victims Compensation Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-502.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-503 § 4-503. Administration of Program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-503.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-504 § 4-504. Crime Victims Compensation Advisory Commission; establishment; membership; duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-504.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-505 § 4-505. Crime Victims Compensation Appeals Board; establishment; membership; duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-505.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-506 § 4-506. Eligibility for compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-506.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-507 § 4-507. Awards of compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-507.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-508 § 4-508. Disqualifications and reductions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-508.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-509 § 4-509. Preservation of civil actions; subrogation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-509.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-510 § 4-510. Emergency awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-510.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-511 § 4-511. Confidentiality.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-511.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-512 § 4-512. Procedures for filing claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-512.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-513 § 4-513. False claims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-513.md)
- [D.C. Code § 4-514 § 4-514. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_DC_T4_C5_S4-514.md)

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