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Juvenile criminal damage

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davel

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Hello, a question from Cincinnati, Ohio:


On Feb 16, 2000, I had 2 juveniles tamper with a car which ultimately damaged the engine (over $3700.00). One of the kids agreed to restitute his half of the damages; the other chose to fight it. On Oct 23 we went to juvenile court and the child was adjucated against and ordered to pay restitution ($2000.00 - cost to repair the car plus diagnostic charges to verify engine damage). (BTW - the juvenile turned 18 in July - therefore became an 'adult' before the hearing.) The restitution was challenged and eventually ordered to stay during a Dec 19 hearing. The problem I now face is recovering the restitution.

I spoke to the Restitution Administrator for the court and was told that the individual has elected to pay restitution in $20.00 monthly installments. This means that I'm looking at an 8 year, 4 month pay-off! I not only find this to be ridiculously absurd but unacceptable. I need the money to fix the car. I have no doubt that the payment plan has been devised by the parents in vindication with the sole intent to aggravate me.

After the adjucation hearing, the parents of the juvenile were informed that they could be 'sued in a civil action for damages caused by their children'. My question is... What kind of options do I have? Is a civil suit my next step? Will a civil court overrule a juvenile court restitution agreemeent? Can I add "aggravation" damages to the suit? Can I include court costs and legal fees if I hire a lawyer?

Thanks for the help!

DaveL
 



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