Criminal justice assistance reimbursement scheme

The scheme is one of last resort.
This means that there can’t be any other help you can get to cover your loss.
Victims will normally be told about the scheme by the police.
You may be able apply to the Criminal Justice Assistance Reimbursement Scheme for payment to cover loss caused by criminal victimisation for helping police.

The Criminal Legal Aid Scheme is a vital part of the criminal justice system.
The Criminal Justice (Legal Aid) Act 1962 provides that free legal aid may be granted in certain circumstances for the defence of persons of insufficient means in criminal proceedings.

Justice Court Assistance Program Section 138.1 General.
This Part prescribes rules and regulations governing administration of the Justice Court Assistance Program.
This program was established by the Legislature to provide a means by which towns and villages may obtain limited State funding to improve operation of their Justice Courts.

The scheme for Criminal Injuries Compensation is regulated by the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1976 (Tas) (VOCA Act).
The government makes payments to acknowledge the pain and suffering of a victim of crime, and compensate for loss of income or expenses that are the result of the criminal cond..