This sentence does seem quite short. However, most states have statutes that protect victims of crime. Restitution is generally made a condition of early release. In Connecticut A victim stands in the same position he would have been if he won a civil suit (Crime Victim's Recovery Act), and judgment liens and collection procedures can be implemented after the conviction. A civil judgment in Connecticut is good for 20 years. Judgment liens should be recorded against the Defendant at the earliest time. They will attach personally to the Defendant and follow him if he leaves the state after release. The liens will follow him on his credit report. Eventually the defendant will want an extension of credit for someting....new car....mortgage...credit card, etc.

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