As a crime victim you have the right to ask for restitution and for the court to consider it. Restitution is, generally speaking, the out of pocket expenses associated with the crime you have suffered.
In Connecticut, restitution can be ordered through both:
- A condition of probation and
- A written order of restitution
The Written Order of Restitution is similar to a Civil Judgment, but without the hassle of hiring an attorney to request an order from civil court. The Written Order of Restitution can be requested by the prosecutor or the victim and ordered by a Judge at the end of a case. The order is good for 20 years.
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