Fewox v. State

Blackburn, Presiding Judge.

After pleading guilty to burglary, Renee Fewox and Cherie Ste-gall appeal the trial court’s order requiring them to pay $3,405 in restitution to the victims of their crime, Sean and Charlotte Tomlinson. The appellants contend that the trial court inappropriately based its determination on the replacement cost of the items stolen rather than fair market value. For the reasons discussed below, we agree and remand the case for further consideration.

Under OCGA § 17-14-9, “(t)he amount of restitution ordered may be equal to or less than, but not more than, the victim’s…