Justice through Victim Compensation

Criminal Restitution: Compensating Victims of Crime

Criminal restitution is a court-ordered payment from a convicted offender to a victim to repay measurable, out-of-pocket losses caused by the crime. Amounts vary by case and typically cover direct economic harms like medical bills, property damage, or lost wages, rather than pain and suffering. This article explains who qualifies for restitution, how courts calculate […]

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