West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund
West Virginia covers crime scene cleanup costs as a compensable expense for qualifying violent crimes.
Victims of violent crime and surviving family members who are West Virginia residents.
Verify before applying: Program details including coverage limits, phone numbers, and application procedures change periodically. Confirm all information directly with West Virginia Court of Claims before submitting a claim. This page was last reviewed March 2026.
Before filing a compensation claim in West Virginia, it helps to have a realistic cost estimate in hand — both for the application itself and for any insurance claim you may file simultaneously. Our free biohazard cleanup cost calculator lets you estimate cleanup costs in under 60 seconds, see what your insurance will likely cover, and download a formatted worksheet you can attach to your compensation application.
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