Poverty Penalties and Poverty Traps

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Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 28 § 252(b)(7) Condition of probation

(b) When imposing a sentence of probation, the court may, as a condition of probation, require that the offender: (6) Make restitution or reparation to the victim of his or her conduct, or

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to the Victims' Compensation Fund to the extent it has made payment to or on behalf of the victim in accordance with 13 V.S.A. chapter 167, for the damage or injury which was sustained. When restitution or reparation is a condition of the sentence, the court, in accordance with 13 V.S.A. § 7043, shall fix the amount thereof, which shall not exceed an amount the defendant can or will be able to pay, and shall fix the manner of performance. (7) Pay a fine authorized in accordance with law.

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Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13 § 7043(f)(1) Restitution

If not paid at the time of sentencing, restitution may be ordered as a condition of probation, supervised community sentence, furlough, preapproved furlough, or parole if the convicted person is

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sentenced to preapproved furlough, probation, or supervised community sentence, or is sentenced to imprisonment and later placed on parole. A person shall not be placed on probation solely for purposes of paying restitution. An offender may not be charged with a violation of probation, furlough, or parole for nonpayment of a restitution obligation incurred after July 1, 2004.

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Vermont Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 28 § 502b(c) Terms and conditions of parole

(c) A person residing in and participating in programs at a treatment center shall abide by the rules and regulations of the center and may be required to pay such

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costs incident to residents as the Commissioner deems appropriate.

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