Restitution
Per 1202.4 (a)(1) of the California Penal code: It is the intent of the Legislature that a victim of crime who incurs any economic loss as a result of the commission of a crime shall receive restitution directly from any defendant convicted of that crime.
Common losses eligible under California Restitution Law:
Medical expenses Wages or profits lost due to injury Replacement value of stolen or damaged items Costs to install security devises Retrofitting of residence or vehicle if made handicap as a result of crime Mental health/counseling expenses Attorneys fees for loss recovery Repairs to damaged items Interest at 10% per annum Any loss demonstrated to be directly related to the crime
Restitution Services: Misdemeanor Offenses
When a judge imposes a restitution order to be paid by a defendant sentenced to Orange County Jail or probation on a misdemeanor violation, you need to contact the Office of Community Service Programs, Inc. (CSP) Restitution Services Unit located in the same court house where the case was handled:
| CSP Branch Court Office Location |
Address
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Phone Number
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Central Justice Center
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700 Civic Center Drive West
Room 292
Santa Ana, CA 92701
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714-834-4350
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North Justice Center
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1275 North Berkeley Avenue
4th Floor, Room 490
Fullerton, CA 92832
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714-773-4575, 714-773-4689
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West Justice Center
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8141 13th Street
1st Floor
Westminster, CA 92683
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714-896-7188
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Harbor Justice Center
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4601 Jamboree Road
Suite 103
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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949-476-4855
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Lamoreaux Justice Center
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341 The City Drive
4th Floor, Room 408
Orange, CA 92868
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714-935-7074
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Every court center is staffed with a well trained Restitution Specialist to assist crime victims in obtaining court ordered restitution from offenders on misdemeanor cases. In addition, crime victims may also be eligible for assistance through California Victims of Crime Compensation Program. For further information and a complete list of victim services available to you, please visit their website at www.cspinc.org.
Restitution Services: Felony Offenses
When a judge imposes a restitution order to be paid by a defendant sentenced to Orange County Jail or probation on a felony, you need to contact the Orange County Probation Department. To contact the Department please call (714) 935-7411 and ask to speak with the assigned officer of the Restitution Unit. By law, restitution amounts in adult and juvenile cases are determined by the Probation Department with concurrence by the Court and defendant. The Orange County Probation Department is committed to assisting victims as part of its core mission.
The brochures below contain additional information specific to adult and juvenile victim restitution services, the process for documenting losses, restitution collection, and disbursement of funds from probationers to victims following collection. To obtain further information, please visit www.oc.ca.gov/probation.
Adult Victim Restitution
Juvenile Victim Restitution
When a judge imposes a restitution order to be paid by a defendant sentenced to State Prison on a felony offense, you need to contact the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Office of Victims and Survivor Rights Services at (877) 256-6877. To obtain further information please visit wwww.cdrc.ca.gov/victims or click on the link below to read the brochure, Financial Recovery: A Victims Guide to Restitution.
For a complete list of Victim/Witness Services available through local, County, State, and national agencies please click here.
