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Changes in the law imposes new criteria for qualifying for a restitution center ? California Penal Code Sections 6221 and 6228

By Walin & Klarich

Criminal restitution is the right of a victim to be reimbursed for the financial losses that were directly caused by a crime. It amounts to a monetary debt the criminal offender owes to the victim.Restitution is typically awarded to cover the cost of destroyed, lost, damaged, or stolen property. However, it can also be awarded to pay for the cost of medical treatment or counseling for the victim. For many offenders, the cost of repaying the victim can be cumbersome. Therefore, California law under Penal Code Section 6221 provides for a "restitution center" as a means to help prison inmates pay their restitution obligations (which now includes fines and fees) in accordance to a court order. These centers were facilities located in areas throughout California that would maximize employment opportunities for inmates who were sentenced to the centers...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on January 14, 2011 (boomark / email).