OVS and Restitution

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Acceptance of an award made by OVS creates a lien in favor of the State on any court ordered restitution.  The OVS lien attaches if the restitution was ordered to compensate the claimant for the same expense compensated by the OVS.  For more information on Restitution, click on the following link to view or print OVS's (previously CVB's) guide to restitution in New York State.

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• A Victim's Guide to Restitution in New York State
• A Victim's Guide to Restitution in New York State - Spanish Version
• Restitution Training Presentation
• Model Restitution/Judgment Order

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