State v. Vinyard

Suzanne Westfall Vinyard entered a plea of guilty to custodial interference in the second degree. Pursuant to RCW 9.94A.140(1) and RCW 9A.40.080, she was ordered to pay $76,021.98 restitution to her former husband for expenses he incurred in locating and returning the child wrongfully abducted. She appeals. We reverse and remand.

In August 1984, Mrs. Vinyard unlawfully took her youngest child, Stephen, from Mr. Vinyard's custody. She fled and hid the child for approximately 15 months until discovered in Kerrville, Texas. A warrant was issued for her arrest after the abduction.

During the 15…