What is the difference between restitution and crime victim compensation?
Restitution is something the defendant is ordered to pay to the victim, upon sentencing by the judge in the case. As you may know, court cases may take quite some time to be resolved and for the defendant to be sentenced. In addition, the defendant may only pay very small amounts every month toward their restitution. For all of these reasons, it sometimes takes a while for you, the victim, to receive any restitution monies.
