Determinación de Restitución en Carolina del Norte

Explicación Simple

La ley dice que si alguien causa daño a otra persona, puede tener que pagar por eso. El juez decide cuánto debe pagar, considerando lo que la persona puede permitirse.

Es como cuando un amigo rompe tu juguete y, aunque quiere ayudarte, solo puede darte un poco de dinero porque no tiene más. El juez ayuda a decidir cuánto puede pagar.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan, mientras manejaba, causa un accidente y daña el coche de María. El juez revisa cuánto dinero tiene Juan y decide que debe pagarle a María, pero solo una parte, porque Juan no puede pagar todo de una vez.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

§ 15A-1340.36. Determination of restitution. (a) In determining the amount of restitution to be made, the court shall take into consideration the resources of the defendant including all real and personal property owned by the defendant and the income derived from the property, the defendant's ability to earn, the defendant's obligation to support dependents, and any other matters that pertain to the defendant's ability to make restitution, but the court is not required to make findings of fact or conclusions of law on these matters. The amount of restitution must be limited to that supported by the record, and the court may order partial restitution when it appears that the damage or loss caused by the offense is greater than that which the defendant is able to pay. If the court orders partial restitution, the court shall state on the record the reasons for such an order. (b) The court may require the defendant to make full restitution no later than a certain date or, if the circumstances warrant, may allow the defendant to make restitution in installments over a specified time period. (c) When an active sentence is imposed, the court shall consider whether it should recommend to the Secretary of the Department of Adult Correction that restitution be made by the defendant out of any earnings gained by the defendant if the defendant is granted work-release privileges, as provided in G.S. 148-33.2.