What is Restitution?
Restitution is a court order for money that an offender pays to the victim for any out-of-pocket expenses that occurred as a direct result of the crime. Restitution can be ordered both in adult and juvenile criminal cases at sentencing (adult) and disposition (juvenile) hearings.

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1. Who do I contact if I have been a victim of a crime?
2. Where's the Victim Witness Assistance Program Located?
3. What should I expect in a criminal proceeding?
4. What is Restitution?
5. How can I request restitution?
6. What is Reparation?
7. What is the difference between Restitution and Reparation?