Section 17-14-10. Factors to be considered by ordering authority in determining nature and amount of restitution

   (a) In determining the nature and amount of restitution, the ordering authority shall consider:

   (1) The financial resources and other assets of the offender or person ordered to pay restitution including whether any of the assets are jointly controlled;

   (2) The earnings and other income of the offender or person ordered to pay restitution;

   (3) Any financial obligations of the offender or person ordered to pay restitution, including obligations to dependents;

   (4) The amount of damages;

   (5) The goal of restitution to the victim and the goal of rehabilitation of the offender;

   (6) Any restitution previously made;

   (7) The period of time during which the restitution order will be in effect; and

   (8) Other factors which the ordering authority deems to be appropriate.

(b) If, subsequent to restitution being ordered pursuant to this article, a victim is convicted of a crime for which restitution is ordered, the ordering authority shall consider the previously ordered restitution as part of the financial resources of such victim.

Code 1933, § 27-3010, enacted by Ga. L. 1980, p. 1382, § 1; Ga. L. 2005, p. 88, § 5/HB 172.