If criminal proceedings are initiated and the person has been recognized as a victim in a human trafficking case, the victim is entitled to State guaranteed compensation.
Who can apply
Victims of human trafficking are entitled to State guaranteed compensation according to the Law on Compensation of Damage Caused by Violent Crimes. The victim can apply for State guaranteed compensation only in cases when the person has obtained official victim status in criminal proceedings and the property and/or non-property damage caused by a violent crime.
note the State guarantees compensation only in those situations when the damage was not compensated voluntarily by the person responsible, and the bailiff did not have objective opportunities to collect the awarded damages and/or the compensation you received was less than the amount listed in the law.
Amount of compensation
The amount of State compensation is calculated as a sum of the amount for basic social benefits which changes depending on the economic situation. The maximum possible amount of compensation will depend on what you have experienced. You can find the specific descriptions in the Law on Compensation of Damage Caused by Violent Crimes.
How to apply
In order to receive State guaranteed compensation, the victim of human trafficking musts submit an application to the Ministry of Justice by filling out a specific form. The victim must also submit additional documents that you can find listed in the order of the minister of justice.
Deadline
The request for the State compensation shall be submitted within a period of 10 years after the day when the court decision awarding the damage crime came into force.
How to appeal
If the victim’s application for State guaranteed compensation is denied, the Ministry of Justice’s decision can be appealed in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Law by submitting the appeal to administrative court.