What is the penalty for non-payment of court ordered restitution?
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What is the penalty for non-payment of court ordered restitution?
My brother was ordered by the court to pay restitution but he missed the last 3 months payment totalling around $500. Yesterday we got a notice of warrant and that he must appear in court ASAP. I want to know of we go are they going to arrest him for contempt of court orders? If not what will happen?
Asked on January 2, 2012 under Criminal Law, California
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Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
If your brother has failed to abide by a court order for restitution where a warrant has been issued for his arrest, the court in the end can hold your brother in contempt of a court order. The result could be a fine and/or jail time if your brother's excuse for failure to pay the court ordered restitution is not acceptable to the court.
I suggest that given the predicament your brother is in that he consult with a criminal defense attormey to assist him concerning the question that you have written about and to clear the bench warrant.
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