Opinion by Judge HAWTHORNE.
Defendant, Nicolette Chris Padilla-Lopez, appeals the district court's order imposing restitution. We conclude that the El Paso County Department of Human Services (DHS) is not a victim under section 18-1.3-602, C.R.S.2009, for restitution purposes of section 18-1.3-205, C.R.S.2009, and we therefore reverse the court's order and remand.
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