Criminal Restitution Prohibited for Insurers

For the purpose of criminal restitution, current law defines a "victim" as any person who has suffered losses because of a contractual relationship, including an insurer. The bill excludes an insurer from the definition of "victim" and instead authorizes an insurer to file a civil action against the offender to recover losses if the insurer has suffered because of a contractual relationship with the victim.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)