910.8  Civil liability.

This chapter and proceedings under this chapter do not limit or impair the rights of victims to sue and recover damages from the offender in a civil action. The institution of a restitution plan shall toll the applicable statute of limitations for a civil action arising out of the same facts or event for the period of time that the restitution plan is effective. However, any restitution payment by the offender to a victim shall be set off against any judgment in favor of the victim in a civil action arising out of the same facts or event.

Section History: Early form

  [C75, 77, § 789A.8; C79, 81, § 907.12; 82 Acts, ch 1162, § 9]

Section History: Recent form

  84 Acts, ch 1047, § 1


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