In court the judge ordered the defendant to pay restitution directly to me, the victim. But so far I haven't received anything. Who can help me?

Call the Adult Probation Department at 707-253-4431, or Juvenile Probation at 707-253-4361, and ask for the probation officer assigned to the case. If restitution was ordered as a condition of the defendant's probation, the officer can help you. If the defendant was sentenced to prison, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) can withhold up to 50% of the defendant's prison earnings. You will need to fill out a Request for Victim Services, which can be obtained from the Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS), the Adult Probation Department, or a Victim Services advocate at 707-299-1414.

Questions can be addressed to: 
CDCR, Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS)
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Or you may call 877-256-6877. If the defendant fails to pay the court-ordered restitution in full prior to termination of probation, the court order is enforceable as a civil judgment and you may pursue collection on your own or with the assistance of an attorney.

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