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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The probation and parole officer or other person directed by the court when assisting the defendant in preparing the plan of restitution, and the court before approving or modifying the plan of restitution, shall consider:
(i) The number of victims;
(ii) The pecuniary damages of each victim including, for those cases within the provisions of W.S. 7-9-113 through 7-9-115, the long-term physical health care cost of the victim;
(iii) The defendant's:
(A) Physical and mental health and condition;
(B) Age;
(C) Education;
(D) Employment circumstances;
(E) Potential for employment and vocational training;
(F) Family circumstances; and
(G) Financial condition and whether the defendant has an ability to pay or whether a reasonable probability exists that the defendant will have an ability to pay.
(iv) Whether compensation has been paid to any victim under the Crime Victims Compensation Act [§§ 1-40-101 through 1-40-119];
(v) What plan of restitution will most effectively aid the rehabilitation of the defendant; and
(vi) Other appropriate factors.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Wyoming Statutes Title 7. Criminal Procedure § 7-9-106. Factors considered by probation and parole officer, and by court - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wy/title-7-criminal-procedure/wy-st-sect-7-9-106/
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