Victim Services

Restitution Program - Victim Application

Overview

Victim Application

Review & Submit

Restitution Program Contact Information

Restitution Program
Ministry of Public Safety & Solicitor General
PO Box 5550 Station Terminal
Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1H1

Lower Mainland: 604-660-4898
Toll Free: 1-844-660-4898
Text: 236-688-4802
Fax: 604-660-5340

Email: restitution@gov.bc.ca

Who can apply to the Restitution Program?

Are you owed money on a restitution order that has not been paid in full?
Was the restitution order issued by an adult criminal court in the province of B.C.?

If you answered “yes” to these questions, you can apply to the Restitution Program using the online form. If you are unsure of the answer to these questions, please contact the Restitution Program. Note: for some situations, probation officer permission may be required for the Restitution Program to open a file.

What are the benefits to working with the Restitution Program?

No appearances in civil or criminal court are required as part of your involvement with the Restitution Program. Contact with the offender is not necessary. Participation helps you collect restitution you are owed.

What happens after I apply?

Once you apply to the Restitution Program:

Step 1:	We assess your application to ensure we can facilitate the restitution payments to you.
Step 2:	We connect with the offender listed on the restitution order and ask them to work with the Program.
Step 3:	We discuss payment options with the offender to encourage the best plan to comply with the order.
Step 4:	Payments may begin.
Step 5:	We forward restitution money received from the offender to you and to other victims listed on the restitution order.
Step 6:	We provide “Statements of Restitution Payment” for you to track payment progress.

We consider safety concerns of all parties listed on the restitution order on an ongoing basis.

What else does the Restitution Program do?

Provides support and information to victims who have unpaid restitution orders;
Responds to general inquiries regarding restitution orders;
Provides referrals to appropriate resources; and
Provides general information regarding collecting on restitution orders through the civil court processes.