Restitution is money an offender pays to the victim of a crime for the victim's actual out-of-pocket costs or losses. See the attached brochure for answers to the following questions:
- How do I ask for restitution?
- What can be covered by restitution?
- What cannot be covered by restitution?
- How is the amount of restitution determined?
- What if I disagree with the amount of restitution determined?
- How quickly will the restitution be paid?
- What can delay payments?
- What if the offender does not pay?
- What is reparations?
- What is the difference between restitution and reparations?