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You can make a claim online. It does not cost anything to apply.

You do not have to use a legal adviser. If you choose to use one, you cannot claim the cost back.

What you need to apply

When you make a claim to the Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (CICA), you need to provide:

• the date and location of the crime
• the name of the police force you reported the crime to
• your crime reference number
• your GP鈥檚 name and address
• your dentist鈥檚 name and address (if you had dental treatment because of your injuries)
• details of any previous applications you鈥檝e made to CICA
• details of any unspent criminal convictions

You鈥檒l be asked if you鈥檝e tried to get compensation or other money you鈥檙e entitled to, for example:

• by claiming benefits
• through insurance payments
• from a civil court claim
• from a criminal court case (if the crime went to court)

Do not wait for the outcome of other claims before you apply.

If you鈥檙e applying for someone else

In some cases, you need to provide proof of your right to apply for someone else. This includes if the person you鈥檙e applying for:

• is under 18 - you鈥檒l need to have proof of parental responsibility, such as a full birth certificate or a court order
• cannot handle their own affairs - you鈥檒l need to have proof of legal authority to act on their behalf, such as power of attorney or a court order

Start or continue a claim

You鈥檒l need a 188体育 One Login if you want to save your application and return to it later. You鈥檒l be able to create a 188体育 One Login if you do not already have one.

The service will time out if you stop using it for 30 minutes or more.

Help making your application

Contact the CICA helpline if you need help because you:

• do not feel confident using a computer or mobile device
• do not have internet access

You can ask a friend or relative to make an application on your behalf.

General enquiries

Email [email protected] if you have a question about the claims process.