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How soon will restitution be delivered to the victims?
A few months ago someone stole a good bit of money from us. The whole thing was on camera and the thief was known to the police already so it was pretty much an open and shut case. They ve made a deal that they will pay restitution in full at the end of February (after income tax returns are in, apparently) in return for a misdemeanor charge and probation instead of a felony and prison time. The plea will be entered on Feb. 25 and it s my understanding that it s dependent upon restitution being paid in full on that day. Can I expect to get the money that same day? A week later? Months down the line? How long does it take for these things to work through the system and return the money to the victims?
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- LarryBLv 55 years agoFavorite Answer
It depends on the policy in the court where the restitution order came down. Generally, not always, but generally, the clerk of the court issues disbursements once or twice a month in batches. So, if you live where I do, it shouldn't be any later than the end of March provided the case is settled on the 25th.
- BluntLv 75 years ago
Read my lips: you will NEVER see any money.
The "system" can't make anyone pay. Unless the thieves on their own accord go pay, then you are screwed.
This is the likely scenario; you will never hear or see them again. They will move out and no one would be able to find them. Courts can't do anything unless they gave a legal residence and something to garnish, since the thieves are penniless ( always) then they can't get nothing out of them. You can file a complaint for contempt of a court order after tax season has come and go, and then they will issue a warrant for their arrest. By then they will be gone with your money and their taxes, on to the next sucker.
You won't ever see a dime. Guaranteed.
- Anonymous5 years ago
Probably never. They STOLE MONEY from you. That would lead me to believe they're broke and will pretty much stay that way.
