Expanding Restitution: Reimbursement for Crime Victim Caregivers' Expenses.
This new law expands the definition of restitution, requiring offenders to reimburse individuals who have assumed the victim's rights (such as family members) for necessary and reasonable expenses. This includes lost income, childcare, and transportation costs incurred while participating in the legal process or transporting the victim for essential medical care. The goal is to reduce the financial burden on those supporting crime victims.
Key points
Offenders must now reimburse expenses incurred by individuals supporting victims (e.g., legal guardians or family members).
Reimbursement covers lost income, transportation, and childcare costs related to participation in the investigation or court proceedings.
Restitution also covers transportation costs for taking the victim to necessary medical, psychological, physical, and occupational therapy.
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