State v. Hufford

The issue is whether the trial court in a criminal matter has the authority to impose interest as part of a restitution award. We hold that the legislative history of the restitution statute indicates an intent to disallow interest; thus, we reverse the trial court's order requiring Bradley E. Hufford to pay restitution which includes interest.

Hufford was convicted of two counts of felony embezzlement and one count of misdemeanor bail jumping. As a condition of probation and a condition of the Division of Intensive Sanctions, the trial court ordered Hufford to pay the full amount of…