You must report the crime to local law enforcement within 5 days, unless there is a reasonable explanation why you did not.
You must file an application with the commission within one year from the date of the crime, unless there is a reasonable explanation why you could not.
You must cooperate with the reasonable requests of law enforcement officers and prosecutors in their investigation or prosecution of the crime.
You must incur at least $100.00 in out-of-pocket loss or liability as a direct result of the crime.
You must not have contributed in any way to the injury or death.
You must not have been assisting in or committing a criminal act causing your injuries.