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I have a situation related to: Lavi compensation
The LAVI (Federal Act on Victim Assistance) provides for three types of benefits: (1) free immediate assistance (advice, emergency accommodation, psychological support) without delay; (2) longer-term assistance (coverage of consultations, legal fees, care); (3) compensation…
Sources verified on 2026-04-07.
⚖️ Articles, deadlines and authorities reviewed by our legal AI on 2026-04-29. Does not replace a human lawyer.
Applicable law provisions
Critical Periods
- Contact with a consultation center LAVI — without delay (ideally quickly) (LAVI 9 / LAVI 13)
- Lodging of the compensation claim — 5 years from commission of the offense (LAVI 25 / LAVI 26)
- Instruction and decision of the authority LAVI — 6 to 18 months
- Appeal to the cantonal court — 30 days from notification (LAVI 29 / LPGA 56 by analogy)
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