New data shows almost half of all court-ordered reparation payments across the country are overdue

A judge can order an offender to pay reparation to victims for emotional harm - or if property is damaged or lost in a crime.

Figures released under the Official Information Act show 10-thousand 630 of just under 24-thousand reparation payments ordered, are overdue.

It includes all District and High Courts, and others - including the Youth and Employment Court.

In total - 105-million-dollars is still owed to victims in reparation payments.