Although many cases may appear to be appropriate for restitution, case attrition, or funneling often occurs.

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Case attrition, also known as funneling, occurs when cases are dropped or dismissed at various stages of the criminal justice process. This may happen for a variety of reasons, including lack of evidence, plea bargaining, or availability of alternative programs. Therefore, even though a case may seem appropriate for restitution, it may not ultimately result in such an outcome due to case attrition.

Although Many Cases May Appear to Be Appropriate for Restitution