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Sentencing Act 1995
Part 16Reparation orders
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Part 16 — Reparation orders
Division 1 — General matters
109. Term used: reparation order 160
110. General provisions 160
111. Making a reparation order 160
112. Facts relevant to making reparation order 161
113. Victim’s behaviour and relationship relevant 162
114. Civil standard of proof applies 162
114A. Victim may appeal against refusal of reparation order 162
115. Effect of reparation order on civil proceedings etc. 163
Division 2 — Compensation order
116. Terms used 163
117. Compensation order in favour of victim 164
118. Compensation order in favour of third party 164
119. Enforcing compensation order 165
119A. Imprisonment until compensation paid, court may order 165
Division 3 — Restitution order
120. Making restitution order 166
120A. Enforcing restitution order, Sheriff’s powers for 167
121. Enforcing restitution order, court’s powers for 167
122. Non‑compliance with restitution order, offence 168