About Us

Established by the Utah Legislature in February 1986. The mission of the Utah Office for Victims of Crime is to advocate for the rights and needs of crime victims in Utah by assisting in their restoration through financial compensation and other victim services. 

The Utah Office for Victims of Crime is a division of the Utah Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice


How it started: 1987 Claims summary
Total Claims Received: 164
Total Claims Approved: 95
Total Amount Awarded: $290,637.20
How it is going: 2024 Claims summary
Total Claims Received: 6,332
Total Claims Approved: 6,396
Total Amount Awarded: $3,583,160.00


The Utah Office for Victims of Crime follows Code 63M-7-5 and Administrative Rule 270-1


The Utah Office for Victims of Crime is located at
350 E. 500 S.
Suite 200
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

General Assistance: 801-238-2360
General Email: crimevictims@utah.gov


UOVC Annual Reports