Restitution award overturned on appeal; denial or forfeiture of assistance

Sec. 18. (a) The division may not award restitution assistance under this chapter on behalf of a victim whose award of restitution under a court or administrative order is overturned on appeal. (b) If: (1) restitution assistance is awarded under this chapter; and (2) after the award of restitution assistance under this chapter, the victim's award of restitution under a court or administrative order is overturned on appeal; the claimant shall forfeit the restitution assistance received under this chapter. As added by P.L.114-2010, SEC.12.