Court ordered restitution and compensatory fines are paid by the defendant to the court, which then distributes that money to the crime victim. The court or probation officer may establish a minimum monthly payment plan. In Linn County, if no payments are made the case(s) will be referred to a collection agency and when applicable a driver’s license sanction will be added.
Can a defendant pay while incarcerated?
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The Court will accept payments from defendants while they are incarcerated. However, no collection activity will be performed while defendants are incarcerated.
I used to receive checks but now I don't, why?
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The Court may not have received restitution from the defendant. It may also be that you moved or changed your mailing address and did not notify the Court. Complete and file the Address Change Form (PDF) to update your address.
I received a check but the name is not correct - how do I get it changed?
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If you changed your name please use the Address Change Form (PDF) and bring or mail the form to the court house. If your name was incorrectly listed on the money judgment/award then you will need to contact the District Attorney's Office and request a correction.
The Judge ordered restitution, why haven't I received any money?
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A victim will receive a check once the Court receives the restitution payment. IF the Court does not receive a payment, a check will not be issued to a victim.
Can I contact the defendant's probation or parole officer regarding restitution?
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Yes. The defendant's probation or parole officer considers the payment of restitution a high priority and if the defendant is not paying restitution they typically would like to be notified.
The defendant is not paying and I know where they work and live - do you want that information?
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If you have information regarding a defendant who is not paying restitution, you can provide that information to a Probation Officer. Probation and Parole is not directly associated with Linn County Circuit Court and we cannot take that information.