### Question
What is the definition of recovery costs?


### Answer
The definition of **recovery costs** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 20102*:

> expenses for personnel directly involved in the recovery efforts to obtain collections from restitution or from subrogation for payment under a civil law suit

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20102*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-CRIME VICTIMS FUND**

