HB994

Louisiana HB994 mandates restitution payments from offenders convicted of vehicular homicide to the child of the victim until the child turns 18.

Louisiana HB994 requires courts to order restitution payments from offenders convicted of vehicular homicide to the child of the victim until the child reaches 18 years of age. The restitution amount is calculated based on the loss of income of the deceased parent or legal guardian. If the offender is unable to pay due to imprisonment, they must begin payments upon release or admittance into a work release program, with wages subject to garnishment. The offender must pay all arrearages unless the child reaches 18 during the offender's imprisonment.