Restitution

Restitution is money paid to a victim for the actual loss or damage resulting from a crime. The judge may order the offender to pay money to you the victim. This is one way the offender can make up for the harm you have experienced.

The judge may order the offender to pay money to you the victim:

  • Damage or loss to your own property
  • Financial loss or expenses due to a physical injury
  • The actual expenses of temporary housing, food, childcare, transportation or for moving out of the offenders household where the harm is to the offender’s spouse or children
  • Financial loss due to fraud.

Keep actual invoices or bills for cost of repairs, replacement and other directly related costs.

If the offender is convicted, the judge will decide whether it is appropriate to order restitution. When it is ordered, you will be advised of the amount and when the offender must pay it by.

Restitution Civil Enforcement Program

This program helps individuals or non profit organizations collect. This is a voluntary program allows victims to register their restitution orders with the Ministry of Justice at no cost. Collection officers act on their behalf to collect unpaid restitution from the offenders.

  • After the victim registered their restitution orders, collection officers register the orders with the Court of Kings Bench and with the judgments Registry, Information Services Corporation.
  • The services of King’s Bench Sheriff’s Offices are used for service documents and enforcement Monies paid by the offender are forwarded within 30 days of receipt by regular mail to the victim.

To apply for restitution from an offender, you have to complete the Statement of Restitution. Victim Services or Restitution Program staff may help you complete the Statement on Restitution. Send your completed and signed form to our office or your local police or RCMP detachment.

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If you are in immediate need please contact 911 or your local RCMP Detachment.