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Committee forwards Criminal Restitution Compact funding to support restitution specialist
Summary
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended accepting $85,658 from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for the Criminal Restitution Compact, which supports one restitution specialist who pursues reimbursement from defendants to replenish the restitution fund; staff reported $137,785 obtained in court orders during Oct 2011–June 2012.
The Budget and Finance Committee recommended that the Board of Supervisors accept and expend $85,658 allocated from the California Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board for the Criminal Restitution Compact.
Maria B. explained the CRC grant supports one staff person who seeks reimbursement from defendants to return funds to the state restitution fund. She said that when a victim receives an eligible relocation payment, the restitution specialist seeks reimbursement by court-ordered restitution payable to the state. Maria B. reported that from October 2011 through June 2012 the restitution specialist obtained $137,785 in court orders for defendants to reimburse the state.
There was no public comment and the committee forwarded the item with recommendation without objection.
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