Section 1214.5 Of Chapter 2. The Execution From California Penal Code >> Title 8. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2.
1214.5
. (a) In any case in which the defendant is ordered to pay
more than fifty dollars ($50) in restitution as a condition of
probation, the court may, as an additional condition of probation
since the court determines that the defendant has the ability to pay,
as defined in Section 1203.1b(b), order the defendant to pay
interest at the rate of 10 percent per annum on the principal amount
remaining unsatisfied.
(b) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), interest commences to
accrue on the date of entry of the judgment or order.
(2) Unless the judgment or order otherwise provides, if
restitution is payable in installments, interest commences to accrue
as to each installment on the date the installment becomes due.