Difference between revisions of "Restitution"
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− | In cases where the victim has suffered monetary damages, the court may order the defendant to pay back the victim in full. | + | In cases where the victim has suffered monetary damages, the court may order the defendant to pay back the victim in full. Restitution should not exceed the damages suffered by the victim(s) and may be a requirement for [[Probation|probation]]. In theory, restitution is designed to return the victim to whole. It is not considered a punishment. |
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See [[Sentencing]] | See [[Sentencing]] |
Latest revision as of 23:54, 17 January 2011
In cases where the victim has suffered monetary damages, the court may order the defendant to pay back the victim in full. Restitution should not exceed the damages suffered by the victim(s) and may be a requirement for probation. In theory, restitution is designed to return the victim to whole. It is not considered a punishment.
See Sentencing