What happens if you don't pay a court ordered restitution once you are done with probation?

Answer 1

This will depend upon the jurisdiction, but if the "Reseda" indicates you are in California, this is the law:

If you wilfully fail to pay restitution while having the ability to pay, that can be a violation of probation. Assumedly, if you were in violation the probation officer would have sent you back to court. However, it is not a violation to fail to pay if you don't have the money. Probation can end with a restitution order unsatisfied when the probationer did not have the money to pay during the probationary period--that is not a violation, nor a contempt.

A restitution order which is not satisfied at the end of probation continues to be enforceable as if it was a civil judgment. That means that the person to whom you owe the money can do anything anybody else with a judgment against you could do, including instituting judgment debtor proceedings which could eventually result in wage garnishment, etc., just like any other civil judgment debtor. However, once probation is over, you are not subject to imprisonment for failing to pay.

Answer 2

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What happens if you don't pay a court ordered restitution once you are done with probation?

Answer 3

Here is an idea. Either make payment in full, set up a payment plan or be prepared to have wages garnished, tax returns garnished, property taken etc. Now you can't declare bankruptcy on any restitution charges but you could possibly take out enough credit/loans to pay your restitution and then declare bankruptcy on your credit debt? Just an idea if you have good credit and would rather trash that then legitimately pay off your debt. Word of advice, transfer valuable property to family members (ya know cars and such).

Answer 4

Miss your court ordered restitution and a warrant for your arrest is put out. Your paying restitution is a part of that probation agreement. Get stopped for a moving violation, or anything else, and that warrant shows up... guess where you're goin'?

Answer 5

I'm not an attorney, but your probation is probably linked to your restitution. If you don't pay the restitution, you will be in contempt of court and subject to additional fines and penalties.

A Court has told you what you did is wrong. Be an adult and pay the restitution.

Answer 6

Are many remedies for that!!!! All depends in what State & County you live, and the circumastances and the deal of the restitution...Restitution has to be paid one way or another...Check with your Parole Officer and Legal aid for better advices...Always is a way to make a new deal if you show honesty and the proper effort that at least you try...As they say be the first to ask assistance from the law ...before the law start looking for you!!! have faith..., be truthfull, do the best you can and you will be allright.

Answer 7

most court systems will not allow you to be release totally from probation until restitution is payed off in full.

the person could choose to mail thousands of fliers with your name and info to the public preventing you from gaining employment (which is perfectally legal) or put a lien against your home whenever you buy one. it depends on the state as to what can or can't be done for monies owed as the result of a criminal judgment.

if you have any decency you will pay the money...

Answer 8

Failure To Pay Restitution

Answer 9

The victim can submit the court order along with your name to a credit collection agency who will go after you for payment. This will tank your credit score. The crimimal court may also charge you with a criminal offense for not paying. They will issue a warrant for your arrest and you will likely end up in jail or fined.

My advice is to comply with the court order.

Answer 10

Probation is a contract and when it is broken the only agreement left is the guilty verdict and the original sentence. You go to jail and will go through another sentencing in some cases.