CRIMINAL
Victim Restitution
Evaluating Direct Restitution Orders in Criminal Appeals
Direct restitution is an often overlooked area for possible issues in all criminal cases. This session from the CCAP 2008 Guilty Plea Workshop session covers things to check for in the court's victim-restitution order.
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Restitution Benchguide
The California Judges Benchguide (PDF) on restitution is an invaluable resource to kick start your research when handling a restitution appeal.
Restitution Issues Matrix
This chart (PDF) prepared by the Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board lists the direct victim restitution statutes and the restitution fine statute, and cross-references sections of the benchguide which will provide cases on point.