General Info

Founded in 1911, the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board is located in Sacramento, Calif. The board administers government claim, victim compensation and revenue recovery programs. Its victim compensation program undertakes cases of murder, robbery, vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault. The Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board provides crisis counseling and referral assistance services. The board also offers a variety of medical services to victims, which include hospitalization, surgeries, prescriptions and ambulance transportation. Its government claims program processes claims for money and damages against the state. In addition, the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board operates legislation, fiscal services and public affairs and news media sections.