2025 Session
Last amended: 1983 session
§ 611A.64 — Department of Corrections; Restitution
Plain-Language Summary
The Department of Corrections can create programs where people in its care can contribute toward paying back the victims of their crimes. This is meant to help rehabilitate offenders by having them make restitution.
611A.64 DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS; RESTITUTION.
The Department of Corrections may, as a means of assisting in the rehabilitation of persons committed to their care, establish programs and procedures whereby such persons may contribute toward restitution of those persons injured as a consequence of their criminal acts.
History:
1974 c 463 s 13; 1983 c 262 art 1 s 6
History: History: 1974 c 463 s 13; 1983 c 262 art 1 s 6
Practical Notes
This gives the Department of Corrections authority to set up work or payment programs so offenders can compensate their victims. Participation in these programs is part of the offender’s rehabilitation process.