Restitution; order of restitution, given priority over all other fines, costs, and fees

Summary

The bill makes a court‑ordered restitution payment to a crime victim the first debt a convicted defendant must satisfy. It applies to any criminal case where the defendant caused a monetary loss to a victim. By giving restitution priority, the legislation seeks to ensure victims receive compensation before the state collects its own penalties.

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