Civil restitution/bankruptcy
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I was arrested for theft from the workplace. In the plea bargain I have to pay monitary restitution of 50,000.00 This money is tied into my probation by a financial package. There is no way I can pay this off in 3 years. Can I file bankruptcy on it.
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Civil judgements are not dischargeable in bankruptcy.
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