Help for people who have been harmed by unjust imprisonment
The Prisoner Assistance Act regulates financial compensation payments for persons of German nationality who, according to the World War II in the Soviet occupation zone (SBZ) or in the Soviet sector of Berlin or in the states of the Eastern Bloc were taken into custody for political reasons, as well as for their relatives and surviving dependents.
If a person suffers an injury while in custody, he or she receives care by analogy with the provisions of the Federal Supply Act. Survivors also receive benefits if the detention led to the death of the detainee.
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Responsible authorities
Landkreis Emsland - Fachbereich Soziales
Timetable
Timetable
Contact
- Dörpen:
- Emsbüren:
- Emsland:
- Freren:
- Geeste:
- Haren (Ems):
- Haselünne:
- Herzlake:
- Lathen:
- Lengerich:
- Meppen:
- Nordhümmling:
- Papenburg:
- Rhede (Ems):
- Salzbergen:
- Spelle:
- Sögel:
- Twist:
- Werlte:
Requirements
Health damage during imprisonment
Applications / forms
Forms are provided by the Länder. There is no online procedure, there is a written form requirement.
Which documents are required?
Rehabilitation certificate
What are the fees?
none
What deadlines do I have to pay attention to?
None for the application.
Any benefits will only be granted from the date of application.
Processing duration
Rarely under 12 months
Legal basis
Appeal
An objection may be lodged against the decision of the authority within one month of notification. The objection can be made against a refusal as well as because of the scope and amount of the services.
Author
The text was automatically translated based on the German content.