Summary
Restitution orders from criminal judgments in New York are enforceable indefinitely until paid in full. Missing a payment can lead to probation or parole violations. Paying less than the ordered amount may be seen as non-compliance. It is typically your responsibility to ensure payments are made. Contact your probation officer or the court for clarification. For more information, contact New York State Unified Court System: +1 212-428-2100.Full Conversation
It has been 20 years since I have been released from incarceration. I was ordered to pay restitution. There is still a restitution balance. Is the restitution order still enforceable in NY state after 20 years?
Was your restitution order part of a criminal or civil judgment?
In New York, restitution orders from criminal judgments are generally enforceable indefinitely until paid in full.
Criminal
In New York:
- Restitution orders from criminal judgments are enforceable indefinitely until paid in full.
For more information, contact New York State Unified Court System: +* *-*-*.
I missed 1 month payment, would this be a cause for rearrest for criminal contempt?
In New York, missing a restitution payment can potentially lead to a violation of probation or parole. Have you received any notice from the court or your probation officer?
No
In New York:
- Missing a restitution payment can potentially lead to a violation of probation or parole.
Contact your probation officer or the court for clarification.
What if I make a payment for restitution but it isn't the amount that was ordered per month?
In New York, paying less than the ordered amount could potentially be seen as non-compliance. Have you discussed this with your probation officer or the court?
No
In New York:
- Paying less than the ordered amount could potentially be seen as non-compliance.
Contact your probation officer or the court for clarification.
If I miss a restitution payment does the court have the obligation to contact me to notify me of any non compliance?
In New York, it's typically your responsibility to ensure payments are made. Have you received any communication from the court regarding missed payments?
No I have not. Am I suppose to?
In New York:
- It's typically your responsibility to ensure payments are made.
For more information, contact New York State Unified Court System: +* *-*-*.