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nikki419b
Aug 17, 2006, 05:17 AM
Is chapter 7 bankruptcy dischargable under criminal restitution cases involvind a minor with parents involed

Is that dichargable under chapter 7 when parents are involed under what son did

RickJ
Aug 17, 2006, 06:22 AM
I don't understand the connection you're making between a criminal case and a bankruptcy. Please clarify.

excon
Aug 17, 2006, 06:25 AM
Hello nikki:

It's a very interesting question. I would say no. Restitution is imposed by a criminal court as part of a sentence. I don't think a civil court can remove any of those punishments.

excon

PS> As you can see, I DON'T KNOW. A quick visit to a bankruptcy attorney will answer your question, and it should be a free visit too.

RickJ
Aug 17, 2006, 06:30 AM
I see now. I think not, also. I see that in Iowa (http://www.iasb.uscourts.gov/courtpages/home/HomePage.asp?sPage=FAQAnswers&iFAQID=13)(for example) Debts for most fines, penalties, forfeitures, or criminal restitution obligations are NOT dischargable by bankruptcy.

My guess is that this is true in most if not all states.

What state are you in, nikki? The information might be available online.

s_cianci
Aug 22, 2006, 07:59 PM
I wouldn't think so. Usually, any court-ordered civil or criminal obligations aren't dischargeable under Chapter 7 proceedings.