NZLS 19 Mar 2013 Giving Evidence [pdf, 281 KB]
...special circumstances that would make it inappropriate. Unless the court already has sufficient information, the judge will ask for a report on the offender’s ability to pay you for any loss or damage to your property or harm you have suffered. The probation officer preparing the report will talk to you about this. If reparation is not ordered, the judge must say why. Reparation cannot be ordered for harm covered by accident compensation, and if you have received insurance for any loss o...