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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Two wheels to freedom: Phoenix camp helps kids with disabilities learn to ride ... Rocker's old house vaults Williams into the spotlight ... Mail Tribune garners 11 first-place wins at ONPA ... Two wheels to freedom: Phoenix camp helps kids with disabilities learn to ride ... Rocker's old house vaults Williams into the spotlight ... Mail Tribune garners 11 first-place wins at ONPA ... SYA Since You Asked: County courts, community corrections oversee payments Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 27, 2014 at 12:01 AM Posted Dec. 27, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Social News I have read in the Mail Tribune in the last few months where criminals have been sentenced to long terms in prison and ordered by the court to make restitution to the victim anywhere from $4,000 to $40,000. What agency is responsible for enforcing these orders? — Charles C., Eagle Point Well, Charles, the ultimate job of collecting crime victims restitution payments lies with the state court that imposed the judgment, but there are a number of mechanisms that can be used to compel those payments. While offenders may make payments toward restitution while incarcerated, they're not required to begin making payments until they're released. Because the offenders in question are almost always sentenced to post-prison supervision through their county's parole and probation office, their parole officer is responsible for making sure the offender complies with the terms of their release. Typically the first restitution payments are due to the court or county's victim assistance program within 90 days of their release. If they fail to make payments in a timely fashion — a right guaranteed to crime victims under the state constitution — the offender can be found in violation of their parole and sent back to prison. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Dec. 27, 2014 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501