What to do if I can’t pay my restitution?
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What to do if I can’t pay my restitution?
I was placed on 5 years probation for a felony; I stole over $500. The amount taken was $7000. As a condition of this, I was to pay restitution. I have become disabled and am unable to pay anything at this time, so they made a motion to revoke my probation. Am I going to jail?
Asked on March 26, 2013 under Criminal Law, Missouri
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
If there is a probation revocation hearing, then yes, you could be going to jail since you did not meet your probation obligation of restitution. Try reformatting the payment arrangement or selling some things to make a partial payment. If the court and prosecutor see you are trying then perhaps your probation may not be revoked.
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