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 These penalties are authorized under Title 18 of the United States Code and enforced by the Department of Justice, with collection often continuing for 20 years after release from incarceration. In fiscal year 2024, courts ordered approximately $4.5 billion in restitution across federal cases, though collection rates remain low, with only about 10 percent of awarded amounts recovered annually.<ref>{{cite web |title=Federal Criminal Restitution: Most Debt Is Outstanding and Oversight of Collections Could Be Improved |url=https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-18-203 |publisher=U.S. Government Accountability Office |date=February 2018 |access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref> The Inmate Financial Responsibility Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons facilitates payments from inmate earnings and trust accounts, prioritizing restitution over other obligations.
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	These penalties are authorized under Title 18 of the United States Code and enforced by the Department of Justice, with collection often continuing for 20 years after release from incarceration. In fiscal year 2024, courts ordered approximately $4.5 billion in restitution across federal cases, though collection rates remain low, with only about 10 percent of awarded amounts recovered annually.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Federal Criminal Restitution: Most Debt Is Outstanding and Oversight of Collections Could Be Improved \|url=https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-18-203 \|publisher=U.S. Government Accountability Office \|date=February 2018 \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref> The Inmate Financial Responsibility Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons facilitates payments from inmate earnings and trust accounts, prioritizing restitution over other obligations.		These penalties are authorized under Title 18 of the United States Code and enforced by the Department of Justice, with collection often continuing for 20 years after release from incarceration. In fiscal year 2024, courts ordered approximately $4.5 billion in restitution across federal cases, though collection rates remain low, with only about 10 percent of awarded amounts recovered annually.<ref>{{cite web \|title=Federal Criminal Restitution: Most Debt Is Outstanding and Oversight of Collections Could Be Improved \|url=https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-18-203 \|publisher=U.S. Government Accountability Office \|date=February 2018 \|access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref> The Inmate Financial Responsibility Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons facilitates payments from inmate earnings and trust accounts, prioritizing restitution over other obligations.
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	'''Restitution, fines, and forfeiture''' in the United States federal criminal justice system are monetary penalties imposed on defendants convicted of federal offenses to punish wrongdoing, compensate victims, and deter future crimes. '''Restitution''' requires defendants to repay victims for losses directly caused by the offense, such as medical expenses, property damage, or lost income. '''Fines''' are payments to the government serving as punishment, while '''forfeiture''' involves the seizure of assets derived from or used in criminal activity.		'''Restitution, fines, and forfeiture''' in the United States federal criminal justice system are monetary penalties imposed on defendants convicted of federal offenses to punish wrongdoing, compensate victims, and deter future crimes. '''Restitution''' requires defendants to repay victims for losses directly caused by the offense, such as medical expenses, property damage, or lost income. '''Fines''' are payments to the government serving as punishment, while '''forfeiture''' involves the seizure of assets derived from or used in criminal activity.

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	== See also ==		== See also ==
	* [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]]		* [[Index_of_Federal_Prison_Facilities\|Federal Bureau of Prisons]]
	* [[First Step Act]]		* [[First_Step_Act:_Overview_and_Implementation\|First Step Act]]
	* [[Supervised Release]]		* [[Supervised Release]]

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+'''Restitution, fines, and forfeiture''' in the United States federal criminal justice system are monetary penalties imposed on defendants convicted of federal offenses to punish wrongdoing, compensate victims, and deter future crimes. '''Restitution''' requires defendants to repay victims for losses directly caused by the offense, such as medical expenses, property damage, or lost income. '''Fines''' are payments to the government serving as punishment, while '''forfeiture''' involves the seizure of assets derived from or used in criminal activity.
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+These penalties are authorized under Title 18 of the United States Code and enforced by the Department of Justice, with collection often continuing for 20 years after release from incarceration. In fiscal year 2024, courts ordered approximately $4.5 billion in restitution across federal cases, though collection rates remain low, with only about 10 percent of awarded amounts recovered annually.<ref>{{cite web |title=Federal Criminal Restitution: Most Debt Is Outstanding and Oversight of Collections Could Be Improved |url=https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-18-203 |publisher=U.S. Government Accountability Office |date=February 2018 |access-date=November 30, 2025}}</ref> The Inmate Financial Responsibility Program administered by the Federal Bureau of Prisons facilitates payments from inmate earnings and trust accounts, prioritizing restitution over other obligations.
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+== Restitution ==
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+Restitution compensates victims for losses proximately caused by the defendant's offense. Under the Mandatory Victims Restitution Act (MVRA), codified at 18 U.S.C. § 3663A, courts must order full restitution for victims of certain offenses, including crimes of violence, property crimes in Title 18, and offenses involving schemes or patterns of activity. The MVRA applies regardless of the defendant's ability to pay, and orders must cover medical costs, lost income, and other direct harms.
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+For offenses not covered by the MVRA, courts may order discretionary restitution under the Victim and Witness Protection Act (VWPA), 18 U.S.C. § 3663. Victims include individuals directly harmed, as well as guardians or estates for minors, incompetents, or deceased persons. In cases of multiple victims, courts apportion payments equitably. Plea agreements may include agreed restitution amounts, but courts retain authority to order more if losses exceed the agreement.
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+Fines punish defendants and fund government programs, including the Crime Victims Fund. Under 18 U.S.C. § 3571, courts impose fines based on offense severity: up to $250,000 for felonies, $100,000 for Class A misdemeanors, and $5,000 for other misdemeanors for individuals. Organizations face fines up to $500,000 for felonies or twice the gain or loss caused. Alternative fines may reach twice the gross gain or loss from the offense.
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+Courts consider the defendant's financial resources and ability to pay when setting amounts, per 18 U.S.C. § 3572. Fines take precedence over restitution in payment priority but may be waived or modified if uncollectible. Special assessments under 18 U.S.C. § 3013, typically $100 per felony count, support victim assistance programs.

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# Restitution, Fines, and Forfeiture

## Overview

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