I owe 12,000 restitution from about 7 years ago, but I just can't afford it. My question is do you think if I go in and tell the judge that I just can't afford it I can do jail time in lieu of this?

IMy question is do you think if I go in and tell the judge that I just can't afford it I can do jail time in lieu of this?Hello sarah:

No. Restitution is to pay back your victim... He doesn't get squat if you're in jail.

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My restution went from 3500 to 12000 in 4yrs because I couldn't pay. I went back to court to try and get it lowered and the judge said he can't lower the interest or court fees and u know what they did?? Charged me another 320$ to go to court and be denied. By the judge.. Im so sick and tired of the system trying to put it in my ***.. I did the time... I willing to pay off what I owe for restitution but not pay for the judge and clerks bows payments!! I don't know what to do... Risk going to court again to try and get it lowered and have to pay another 300 or say f it and do the time...