State v. Jameson

Defendant was convicted of the traffic infraction of making a left turn without signalling. ORS 487.405. The trial court imposed fines and costs of $22.64 and ordered defendant to pay restitution of $100 to the victim of an accident that ensued. The total property damage to the victim’s automobile was $1,803.87, of which all but $100 was paid by the victim’s insurer. No personal injuries were involved. The question on appeal is whether the trial court had authority to order restitution for a traffic infraction. We conclude that it did not.

ORS 137.106 authorizes restitution for pecuniary…