Restitution is a sum of money you are ordered to pay to compensate the victim of your crime for their loss or injury. When you commit a crime, you not only harm the victim but the community as well. You have an obligation to repair the harm created by your actions.
One way to repair the harm is to pay back your victim for any out of pocket financial losses they suffered
because of your behavior. These financial losses may include property loss, medical bills, home and car
repairs, insurance deductibles, etc. Paying restitution is a way of taking responsibility for your actions and trying to make things right.