“compensation order”

This page shows official legal definitions of “compensation order” from courts and ministries of justice in multiple countries. Definitions are listed in order of reading level to help with both basic understanding and deeper context.

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom United Kingdom

An order that a convicted person must pay compensation for loss or damage caused by the convicted person.

Source: Criminal Procedure Rules Glossary (The National Archives)
Jurisdiction: Australia Australia

A court order that a person found guilty of a criminal offence must pay for loss or damage of property caused by the offence.

Source: Law Handbook Glossary (Legal Services Commission of South Australia)