Indiana § 23-20-1-18 - Restitution award overturned on appeal; denial or forfeiture of assistance

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§ 23-20-1-18. Restitution award overturned on appeal; denial or forfeiture of assistance

Sec. 18. (a) The division may not award restitution assistance under this chapter on behalf of a victim whose award of restitution under a court or administrative order is overturned on appeal.

(b) If:

(1) restitution assistance is awarded under this chapter; and

(2) after the award of restitution assistance under this chapter, the victim's award of restitution under a court or administrative order is overturned on appeal;

the claimant shall forfeit the restitution assistance received under this chapter.

As added by P.L.114-2010, SEC.12.

Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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