Do I need to wait for the court case to finish before claiming?
No. You should not wait for a criminal trial to end. The CICA deadline runs from the incident date, not the court outcome.
CICA claims
Can I still claim if the crime happened years ago?
In some cases, yes. If you were a child at the time, reported the incident late, or had serious mental health problems, the CICA may extend the deadline. It depends on your circumstances and supporting evidence.
What is the time limit for a CICA claim?
You usually have two years from the date of the incident to apply. The CICA count this as 1 year and 364 days. Applying on the exact 2-year mark may be rejected as being out of time.
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