2024 Special Session I: Provide funding for a NCSC Study on Juvenile Restitution
Biennium
2024-2026
Budget Round
Initial Bill
Half Sheet Number
Description
Provides funding for the Office of the Executive Secretary of the Supreme Court (OES) to contract with the National Center for State Courts (NCSC) to perform a study on juvenile restitution, including: (i) the frequency of court-ordered juvenile restitution in the Commonwealth; (ii) the average amount of restitution ordered; (iii) the percentage of juveniles who pay court-ordered restitution in full; (iv) the percentage of juveniles penalized for failure to pay restitution; (v) the percentage of victims completely compensated with restitution; and (vi) the demographics of juveniles ordered to pay restitution and make recommendations based on its findings to make the juvenile restitution process more rehabilitative while ensuring victims of crimes are compensated. OES must report its findings and recommendations by September 1, 2025.