Sec. 50. “Community restitution or service” means performance of services directly for a:

(1) victim;

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Terms Used In Indiana Code 35-31.5-2-50

  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(2) nonprofit entity; or

(3) governmental entity;

without compensation, including graffiti abatement, park maintenance, and other community service activities. The term does not include the reimbursement under IC 35-50-5-3 or another law of damages or expenses incurred by a victim or another person as the result of a violation of law.

As added by P.L.114-2012, SEC.67.