Idaho Code 20-538 – Restitution to Victims of Juvenile Offenders — Duties of Department
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(1) The department or county probation shall make reasonable efforts to ensure that restitution is made to the victim of the juvenile offender. Restitution may be made through the employment of juvenile offenders in work programs or directly to the person; provided, however, that reimbursement to the victim is conditional upon the juvenile offender’s involvement in such program.
(2) Restitution may be made a condition of probation.
Terms Used In Idaho Code 20-538
- Department: means the state department of juvenile corrections. See Idaho Code 20-502
- Juvenile: means a person less than eighteen (18) years of age or who was less than eighteen (18) years of age at the time of any alleged act, omission or status. See Idaho Code 20-502
- person: includes a corporation as well as a natural person;
Idaho Code 73-114Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed. Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.