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Can convicted defendants file for bankruptcy to keep from paying court-ordered restitution or civil judgments?

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Can convicted defendants file for bankruptcy to keep from paying court-ordered restitution or civil judgments?

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No. Under federal law, defendants cannot file bankruptcy to discharge their legal obligation to pay court-ordered restitution or civil judgments.