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Victim Restitution
The Accounting Unit of the Department of Public Safety Division of Parole and Probation processes
all of the Restitution and Supervision Fees for the state of Nevada.
The Unit distributes monies in trust for Restitution to Crime Victims whom were victimized in the
State of Nevada. These Restitution Distributions are forwarded to victims locally and internationally.
Restitution is defined as "The act of restoring monetary
compensation to the rightful owner or victim
for the "material value" of a loss, damage, or injury incurred as the result of an offender's unlawful
conduct."
The Division uses the definition provided in NRS 213.005
to define a Victim. Pursuant to Nevada Supreme Court decisions and Attorney General opinions, some businesses,
such as Insurance Companies, Hospitals and other health care service providers, are not victims when the losses
they incur are part of doing business.
Monies held in trust accounts for victims are reviewed by the
Accounting Unit, DPS-PP Headquarters, on a 90-day basis.
The Accounting Unit has a staff of five
Restitution Accountants and two Supervision Fee Accountants. When inquiries regarding Restitution Accounts are
made, responsibility falls in an Alphabetical Split by the Offender's last name. The Supervision Fee Accountants
also assist Command Units with Deposit Corrections and Adjustments. The contact information
for the Unit is as follows:
Unit Supervisor
Restitution Supervisor
Restitution Inquiries
Supervision Fees/Deposit Corrections
Any questions from Crime Victims, Offenders or Officers may be directed to the Unit Staff of the Supervisor at
any time. They will be happy to assist you. Please note that information will only be release to authorized
persons as listed on the account and you will be asked to verify your identity.
When leaving a message, please be sure to note the offender's name, the case number, a BIN number if applicable,
and the issue which needs to be resolved.
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