Conditions For Eligibility

In order to receive compensation under Section 595 RSMo, the following conditions must be met:

(1) The injury must have occurred in Missouri (except as provided in Section 4 of "Those Eligible For Benefits");

(2) The incident was reported to the proper law enforcement agency within 48 hours of its occurrence, unless the victim was a minor or there is good cause shown for reporting late;

(3) The victim must cooperate with law enforcement officials in their investigation and prosecution;

(4) A claim must be filed within two years of the incident upon which it is based, unless the victim is a minor, then within two years of discovery;

(5) A claim may be filed for out-of-pocket expenses only.