# R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-21.1: Emergency fund for victims

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-21.1

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-21.1
- **Heading:** Emergency fund for victims
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 12 / Chapter 12-25 / Section 12-25-21.1

## Text

(a) The office may award emergency compensation under this chapter for the: (1) Burial expenses of a victim who dies as a direct result of a violent crime as defined in this chapter; (2) Cost of the crime scene clean up; (3) Relocation expenses; and (4) Compensation for modifications to a victim€™s residence necessary to ensure safety.

(b) The award for emergency compensation shall be awarded at the sole discretion of the program administrator. The administrator may promulgate rules and regulations to administer the provisions of this section.

(c) An award for emergency compensation for burial expenses shall not exceed the sum of ten thousand dollars ($10,000).

(d) An award for emergency compensation for crime scene clean up shall not exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000).

(e) An award for emergency compensation for relocation costs shall not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000).

(f) An award for expenses associated with reasonable modifications to the victim€™s residence necessary to ensure victim safety shall not exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000) and shall not be awarded in addition to an award for emergency compensation for relocation costs. Further, any ongoing costs or expenses associated with maintaining or monitoring any modification made pursuant to this subsection shall be borne exclusively by the victim.

(g) The award for emergency compensation for burial expenses, crime scene clean up, and relocation costs shall be deducted from the final award. In the event the victim is not eligible for an award, the victim shall repay the amount of the emergency award to the fund.

(h) Any payments made for the emergency compensation shall be deducted from the final award. In no event shall the final award exceed the maximum award of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000).

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-1.1 § 12-25-1.1. Transition to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1996.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-1.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-16 § 12-25-16. Short title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-16.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-17 § 12-25-17. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-17.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-18 § 12-25-18. Program established.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-18.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-19 § 12-25-19. Awarding compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-19.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-20 § 12-25-20. Offenses to which chapter applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-20.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-21 § 12-25-21. Nature of compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-21.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-21.1 § 12-25-21.1. Emergency fund for victims.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-21.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-22 § 12-25-22. Limitations upon awarding compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-22.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-23 § 12-25-23. Terms of the award.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-23.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-24 § 12-25-24. Subrogation €” Prohibited.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-24.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-25 § 12-25-25. Attorneys€™ fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-25.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-26 § 12-25-26. Recovery from offender.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-26.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 12-25-27 § 12-25-27. Reports to the senate and the house of representatives.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-27.md)

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Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T12_C12-25_S12-25-21.1. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.