Right to claim damages from the perpetrator

A claim for damages can only be filed until the end of the investigation. It is important that you do not miss this deadline and file this claim by your stage at the latest. Victims of violent crime can claim compensation from state after criminal proceedings have been initiated. The compensation thus paid will then be recovered from the perpetrator by the Ministry of Justice. It is important that you claim damages from the perpetrator even if you apply for compensation at the Ministry of Justice.