Order for Victim Restitution
California · Judicial Council of California · Effective July 1, 2025
This form is used by the court to write an official order stating that a person who committed a crime must pay money back to the victim for losses they suffered. Once this order is signed, the victim can use it to try to collect the money owed.
The court describes it as: States a court's decision that an offender must repay a crime victim for any losses suffered as the result of an offense. Once this order is entered in the court records, the crime victim may use it to collect the money owed.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used in criminal court proceedings, either for adult defendants or juvenile cases, after a crime has been committed and losses have been determined.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is for the court to fill out, as it is an 'Order for Victim Restitution.'
- What happens after this order is entered?
- Once the order is entered in the court records, the crime victim may use it to collect the money owed.
- Does this order expire?
- No, this order does not expire under Penal Code Section 1214(d).
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect July 1, 2025.
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