Rule 29 Temporary emergency food and housing

Upon referral by a prosecutor, law enforcement officer, judicial officer, or victims advocate, the cost of temporary emergency food and housing for a period of up to 120 days may be awarded. The maximum award for temporary emergency housing shall be $3,000. The maximum award for emergency food shall be $400. No award shall be made for temporary emergency housing until a victim has exhausted all benefits under any program administered by the U.S. Attorney's Office including the U.S. Attorney's Emergency Witness Assistant Program.