NCJ Number
28443
Date Published
1971
Length
8 pages
Annotation
DISCUSSION OF VARIOUS WAYS IN WHICH THE VICTIM OF AN OFFENSE CAN BE GIVEN COMPENSATION FOR THE INJURY HE HAS SUFFERED.
Abstract
THESE WAYS ARE COMPENSATION OF THE VICTIM IMPOSED BY THE COURT AS A SANCTION, COMPENSATION AS A CONDITION OF PROBATION, DISMISSAL OF CHARGES, ETC., COMPENSATION TO BE PAID OUT OF THE OFFENDER'S EARNINGS AS A PRISONER, AND COMPENSATION AWARDED BY THE COURT IN CASES WHERE THE VICTIM JOINS HIS COMPLAINT AND CLAIM TO THE PUBLIC PROSECUTOR'S CASE IN A SO-CALLED 'ADHESION' PROCESS. ALSO MENTIONED, AND ADVOCATED BY THE AUTHOR, IS THE SYSTEM WHEREBY FINES AND THE VALUE OF CONFISCATED PROPERTY ARE PAID INTO A SPECIAL FUND WHICH IS USED FOR THE COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS. --IN DUTCH