Do I have to pay all of my set restitution before getting off of parole?
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Do I have to pay all of my set restitution before getting off of parole?
My restitution was set at $45,000 and I have it down to $39,000 but only have 2 more years of parole left. Will I have to pay it all before getting off? I do not see any possible way of me paying it off within that time. I have a family of 5 and am currently the sole provider. I reside in TX.
Asked on October 3, 2010 under Criminal Law, Texas
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Paying restitution was probably part of your conditions of probation, am I correct? If it is part of your conditions of probation then you may indeed have to repay the entire amount before you can be done with your parole. But it is really best if you speak with your attorney who represented you in this matter and see what he or she says as to the matter. The courts take restitution very seriously and you really need to get the answer from a source that deals with these matters every day, You may even be able to ask your probation officer who should reall know the answer to this question as he or she will know what your conditions of probation are here. Good luck.
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