This page tells you about the basics of applying to the Jersey Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB).
For full information read the scheme Regulations and full Guidance.
More information on how we process your data and the information you provide.
Applying to the Jersey Criminal Injuries Compensation Board (CICB)
You can apply to the CICS if you suffered a personal injury in Jersey (or on a Jersey ship), which is directly due to either a crime of physical or sexual violence, or an incident in one of these cases:
when you were trying to stop someone from committing a crime
when you were trying to stop a suspect after a crime
when you were trying to help the police stop someone
You can also apply for compensation if you are a close relative of someone who has died from criminal injuries.
You can apply for compensation on behalf of a child under the age of 18 if you have parental responsibility for them.
As a general rule, accidental injury is not covered by the CICS. For example, injuries resulting from road traffic collisions or attacks by animals are not covered unless the vehicle or animal was deliberately used as a weapon by its owner.
The injury must have been sustained on, or after, 1 May 1991.
The incident which lead to the injury must have been reported to the Police and you will need to know the crime reference number to make an application. If you do not know the crime reference number, the Police will be able to tell you.
The CICS may reject an application or reduce the amount of compensation awarded if there has been an unreasonable delay between the incident happening and being reported to the Police.
You must apply to the CICS within 3 years of the incident happening. In exceptional circumstances, applications outside the 3 year period may be accepted.
How to apply
You should fill out the online application form as fully as possible.
You must ensure any information you provide is accurate and true to the best of your knowledge; not doing so may invalidate your application and may constitute a criminal offence
To complete the application, you'll need
- your crime reference number
- photographic ID (eg driving licence or passport)
- a valid email
- your social security number
If you have more information, like medical notes or reports, which you would like to provide to the Board, you can upload them when completing the form or ask Victim Support to help you.
Criminal injuries compensation scheme application
With your consent, the Board will request information from the Police about your case including a copy of your criminal record. The Board will also request information from Health and Community Services and your GP; this will include copies of your medical records linked to the injuries you have suffered and if necessary copies of your full medical records.
The Board may request information from your employer, the Social Security department, and any other agency who may have relevant information directly linked to your application.
By submitting your application, you give your consent for this information to be requested and shared with the Board.
Once you have completed your application, you will receive an email notification.
Applying on behalf of someone else
You can also apply on behalf of someone if that person is under 18 or doesn't have capacity or is deceased. If you're applying on behalf of someone else, you'll also need:
- their photographic identification (eg driving licence or passport)
- their valid email address (if they have one)
- their crime reference number
- their social security number
Review from the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Your application is considered by the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, which is made up of legally qualified members and lay members of the public.
The Board will deal with your application as quickly as possible though this can take some time as information is gathered. Also, the Board cannot decide on a case until at least 4 months after criminal proceedings have finished.
If the Board require more information from you, they will contact you by email.
Receiving compensation
The Board may reduce an award of compensation for a number of reasons. This can include if there is evidence you did not cooperate fully with the Police or if there is evidence your behaviour contributed to the incident in which you were injured. The Board will also consider your criminal record, which will be requested from the Police.
The Board cannot make an award if it is possible the person who injured you may benefit from the award; this may be important if you were injured by a family member, partner, friend or someone you live with.
Awards under the CICS are made on an ex gratia basis.
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