Criminal Injuries Compensation Board

The Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, 21 of 1999 was established to provide compensation to persons or the dependants of persons who suffered injury as a direct result of a crime of violence listed in the First schedule.

History
The Criminal Injuries Compensation Act, 21 of 1999 was established to provide compensation to persons or the dependants of persons who suffered injury as a direct result of a crime of violence listed in the First schedule. The Board is given the mandate to evaluate and determine awards for compensation to such victims and/or their dependants.

Vision
“A committed Agency providing assistance to Victims of Crime with respect, compassion, professionalism and efficiency”

Mission
“To award financial aid to Victims of Crime and/or their Dependants in a timely manner and to make referrals to Support Services to facilitate positive recovery”

Crimes To Which This Act Applies

  1. Murder;
  2. Manslaughter;
  3. Wounding with intent;
  4. Inflicting injury with or without a weapon;
  5. Using a drug with intent to commit an offence;
  6. Administering poison or other destructive or noxious substance so as to endanger life or inflict grievous bodily harm;
  7. Administering poison with intent to injure or annoy;
  8. Offences under the Sexual Offences Act;
  9. Offences under the Trafficking in Persons Act.

Main Office

Level 20, Tower C
International Waterfront Centre
1 Wrightson Road, Port of Spain

Tel: (868) 624-4696 / (868) 627-2376
Fax: (868) 627-1761

Email: cicumsd@gmail.com