Sec. 17. (a) In addition to:

(1) a sentence imposed under this chapter for a felony or misdemeanor; and

Terms Used In Indiana Code 9-30-5-17

  • Probation: 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.
(2) an order for restitution to a victim;

the court shall, without placing the individual on probation, or as a condition of probation, order the individual to make restitution to the emergency medical services restitution fund under IC 16-31-8 for emergency medical services necessitated because of the offense committed by the individual.

     (b) An order for restitution under this section may not be for more than one thousand dollars ($1,000).

     (c) In making an order for restitution under this section, the court shall consider the following:

(1) The schedule of costs submitted to the court under IC 16-31-8-5.

(2) The amount of restitution that the individual is or will be able to pay.

     (d) The court shall immediately forward a copy of an order for restitution made under this section to the Indiana emergency medical services commission under IC 16-31-8.

[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-11-3-7.]

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.18. Amended by P.L.2-1993, SEC.68.

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