TCA 39-11-118
Restitution to victims of crime
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What does this charge mean?
In addition to jail time or fines, courts can order anyone convicted of a crime to pay money to their victim to repair the harm caused by the crime. For certain serious crimes involving violence or sexual abuse, the court must order the defendant to pay restitution to the victim.
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(a) In addition to the punishment authorized by the specific statute prohibiting the conduct, it is a part of the punishment for any offense committed in this state that the person committing the offense may be sentenced by the court to pay restitution to the victim or victims of the offense in accordance with §§ 40-35-104(c)(2) and 40-35-304. (b) In addition to the punishment authorized by the specific statute prohibiting the conduct, it is a part of the punishment for the offenses named in this subsection (b) that the defendant be sentenced by the court to pay restitution to the victim or victims of §§ 39-13-309, 39-13-514, 39-17-1005(a), 39-13-528(a), and 39-13-529(a) in accordance with §§ 40-35-104(c)(2) and 40-35-304.
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TCA Section39-11-118