We receive some funding from both the state Legislature and the federal government.

There are two Washington State Funds that support our program:

  • State General Fund—(This is an appropriation from the Legislature)
  • 01-F Fund—(This is a dedicated fund from inmate phone fees)

We receive a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, which reimburses 60% of net payments from state funds three years earlier.

Administrative costs are paid out of the state General Fund. Claim benefits are paid from all three funds (State General Fund, 01-F and Federal Grant).

Monthly budget update:

December 2019 expenditures
  • Disbursed to victims = $1,085,324
  • Administrative costs = $244,468
As of December 31, for fiscal year 2020
  • Total funding available = $6,416,945

Program budget history:

Fiscal year 2020
Month Disbursed to victims Administrative costs
July $1,497,305 $272,698
August $1,431,208 $246,544
September $1,085,324 $244,468
October $1,186,923 $209,713
November $1,132,305 $240,405
Fiscal year 2019
Month Disbursed to victims Administrative costs
July $991,320 $276,274
August $1,214,237 $239,014
September $875,814 $250,391
October $871,439 $229,607
November $1,162,230 $250,593
December $1,034,794 $256,949
January $1,250,495 $229,607
February $852,131 $249,235
March $1,133,300 $260,805
April $1,090,734 $255,856
May $1,030,902 $255,772
June (Pending) (Pending)

Contact Crime Victims

Mailing address

Washington State Department of Labor & Industries
Crime Victims Compensation Program
PO Box 44520
Olympia WA 98504-4520