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There was a time when you could file for bankruptcy to stop an eviction. Many Chapter 7 filers would use their bankruptcy to stop a sheriff from executing a judgment for possession.

Restitution is a court ordered payment to a victim of a crime. Whether you were convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, restitution is often ordered to compensate the party who was harmed or suffered a financial loss due to your criminal behavior.