Respondent's only contention on this appeal is that Family Court erred in ordering him to make restitution in the amount of $703.55 for the medical expenses incurred by the victim. As a condition of probation, Family Court Act § 353.6 (a) authorizes the court to order restitution "in an amount representing a fair and reasonable cost to replace the property or repair the damage caused by the respondent". We read this language to specifically limit restitution to payments...
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