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When your child is accused of a crime, a probation officer will need to decide what is to be done with your child while he/she awaits trial. The probation officer may decide to let the child go home with you or if he/she will be locked up. Even if your child is allowed to return [...]

Yes you are financially responsible to pay a victim if the court orders “restitution.” Restitution is money to compensate for losses or damage that your child has caused. For example, you may have to pay for what your child stole, or for the victim’s medical bills or lost wages. Will I have to pay my [...]