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(a) As used in this chapter:
(i) “Criminal activity” means any crime for which there is a plea of guilty, nolo contendere or verdict of guilty upon which a judgment of conviction may be rendered and includes any other crime which is admitted by the defendant, whether or not prosecuted. In the case of restitution ordered under W.S. 7-13-301, “criminal activity” also includes a crime charged against the defendant;
(ii) “Long-term physical health care restitution order” means an order entered pursuant to W.S. 7-9-113 through 7-9-115;
(iii) “Pecuniary damage” means all damages which a victim could recover against the defendant in a civil action arising out of the same facts or event, including damages for wrongful death. It does not include punitive damages and damages for pain, suffering, mental anguish and loss of consortium;
(iv) “Restitution” means full or partial payment of pecuniary damage to a victim;
(v) “Victim” means a person who has suffered pecuniary damage as a result of a defendant's criminal activities. An insurer which paid any part of a victim's pecuniary damages shall be regarded as the victim only if the insurer has no right of subrogation and the insured has no duty to pay the proceeds of restitution to the insurer.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 7. Criminal Procedure § 7-9-101. Definitions - last updated December 01, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-7-criminal-procedure/wy-st-sect-7-9-101/
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