Section 5Part 2 — Trafficking in Persons
Restitution
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Where a person is convicted of the offence of trafficking in persons the court before which he is convicted may order that person to pay restitution to the victim.
Restitution shall compensate, where applicable, for any of the following —
costs of medical and psychological treatment;
costs of physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation;
costs of necessary transportation, temporary housing and child care;
lost income;
attorney's fees and other legal costs;
emotional distress, pain and suffering; and
any other losses suffered by the victim which the court considers applicable.
Restitution shall be paid to the victim —
upon the conviction of the accused; and
as far as possible, from any property forfeited under section 6 or the proceeds thereof.
The absence of the victim from the proceedings shall not prejudice the victim's rights to receive restitution.
Defined Terms
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Cross References
- Section 6 of Trafficking In Persons Prevention And Suppression Act
Property forfeited under section 6