Iowa SF411 amends the definition of "pecuniary damages" in criminal restitution to include all damages not covered by insurance.

Iowa SF411 modifies the definition of "pecuniary damages" in criminal restitution to encompass all damages not covered by insurance. This includes damages for wrongful death and expenses for psychiatric or psychological services or counseling for the victim, which became necessary due to the criminal activity. The bill removes the exclusion of amounts paid by an insurer on an insurance claim by the victim.

Iowa SF411 amends the definition of "pecuniary damages" in criminal restitution to include all damages not covered by insurance.

Iowa SF411 modifies the definition of "pecuniary damages" in criminal restitution to encompass all damages not covered by insurance. This includes damages for wrongful death and expenses for psychiatric or psychological services or counseling for the victim, which became necessary due to the criminal activity. The bill removes the exclusion of amounts paid by an insurer on an insurance claim by the victim.