Legal Question in Civil Litigation in California
i have been court ordered to pay 214,000$ in restitution,At this point it is a civil
case... what are the courts capable of doing to collect? can they garnish wages? or levy bank accounts? i would just like to know my options...thank you
Asked on 3/22/13, 12:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
All of the above.
Once a victim is awarded restitution, the order is collectible as if it were a civil judgment. This means that the victim will have all the resources available under California law to collect his/her payment.
Answered on 3/22/13, 12:40 pm