89Restitution

89 Restitution (1) The Court may, in addition to any other order it may make in relation to a youth who is found guilty of an offence, make an order for: (a) restitution by way of monetary compensation; or (b) with the consent of the youth and the victim, performance of service as compensation for an offence. (2) In making the order, the Court must have regard to: (a) the amount of loss or damage suffered as a result of the offence; and (b) the ability of the youth to comply with the order. (3) An order under subsection (1) for monetary compensation must not exceed $5 000. (4) Monetary compensation under this section must be paid to the Fines Recovery Unit for distribution in accordance with the order. (5) The Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001 applies in relation to an amount payable under this section. (6) If the Court orders performance of service as compensation: (a) the monetary value of the compensation must be specified in (b) the value of the service performed is to be determined in accordance with the Regulations; and (c) the youth must perform the service until the monetary value of the compensation has been satisfied. (7) An order under this section does not preclude any other action or proceedings for damages by a person who suffered loss or damages as a result of an offence.

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