Restitución por explotación sexual de menores

Explicación Simple

Si una persona hace daño a un menor, el tribunal puede exigirle que pague por los gastos que esa víctima tuvo que enfrentar. Esto incluye cosas como atención médica y otros costos necesarios para recuperarse.

Es como si un amigo rompiera tu juguete y, en lugar de simplemente disculparse, te ayudara a comprar uno nuevo y a cubrir todos los gastos que tuviste por el daño.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que una chica llamada Ana fue víctima de explotación sexual. El tribunal, después de condenar al responsable, le exige pagar a Ana por sus gastos médicos, terapia y cualquier otro costo que haya tenido que afrontar por el daño causado.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

§ 14-190.17B. Restitution for sexual exploitation of a minor. (a) In addition to any other civil or criminal penalty authorized by law, the court shall order restitution for a violation of G.S. 14-190.16, 14-190.17, or 14-190.17A, as required by Article 81C of Chapter 15A of the General Statutes and this section. (b) The court shall determine the full amount of the victim's losses for costs incurred as a proximate result of the offense. For the purposes of this section, the term "full amount of the victim's losses" includes, in addition to any applicable injuries and damages described in G.S. 15A-1340.35, the following: (1) Medical services relating to physical, psychiatric, or psychological care. (2) Physical and occupational therapy or rehabilitation. (3) Transportation, temporary housing, and child care expenses. (4) Loss of income. (5) Reasonable attorneys' fees and other litigation costs associated with the order of restitution or its enforcement. (c) If more than one defendant contributed to the losses of the victim, the court shall apportion liability among the defendants to reflect the level of contribution of each defendant to the victim's losses. A victim's total aggregate recovery shall not exceed the full amount of the victim's losses, as determined by the court. A defendant may petition the court to amend a restitution order upon a showing that the victim has received restitution in the full amount of the victim's determined losses.