Article Title

Utah Should Adopt a Law Allowing Courts to Apply Cash Bail Toward Restitution

Authors

Amy J. Lavin

Abstract

Utah’s restitution laws are not effective. Too many victims are not fully compensated for their losses following a crime. Many states allow courts to require defendants to pay cash bail and to apply cash bail toward restitution. Utah should adopt a similar law to improve the collection of court-ordered restitution.

This Note analyzes Utah’s current restitution process and identifies its weaknesses. Then it proposes a cash bail plan to improve the collection of restitution. Finally, it examines potential problems to having a cash bail system and how Utah can avoid those problems to create a successful restitution collection system.

Recommended Citation

Lavin, Amy J. (2013) "Utah Should Adopt a Law Allowing Courts to Apply Cash Bail Toward Restitution," Utah OnLaw: The Utah Law Review Online Supplement: Vol. 2013 , Article 6.
Available at: https://dc.law.utah.edu/onlaw/vol2013/iss1/6