Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases A Sketch

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Criminal procedure.

Restitution.

Victims of crimes.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[United States] [publisher not identified] 2013

Summary:

Sketches law regarding authority to order defendant to pay restitution to victims of his or her crimes in Federal criminal cases. Examines qualification for victim status, crimes which trigger restitution authority, and what type of property losses or damages, or personal injuries that restitution covers. Discusses restitution procedure and questions surrounding abatement upon death of defendant

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division. Restitution in Federal Criminal Cases

Publisher Number:

CRS-2014-AML-0160

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