Administration prepares financial reports and statistics, assesses the impact of new and pending legislation on the County's collection processes, evaluates new and current programs and Divisional procedures for increased efficiency opportunities, and provides on-going training to staff.
Circuit Court Collections
Circuit Court Collections is responsible for the collection of court costs, attorney fees, crime victim's rights fees, restitution, fines, and other fees ordered by the Circuit Court. The Division also collects County jail inmate board and care charges and fees associated with the Community Service Program.
The Division is also responsible for disbursing restitution payments to victims. The Division works with defendants to establish payment schedules by conducting financial interviews and applying community service credits to defendant's accounts when appropriate. They conduct Order to Show Cause hearings, process state tax intercepts, initiate lawsuits, and prepare court orders and garnishments when necessary.
Family Court Collections
Family Court Collections is responsible for the collection of fees ordered by Family Court, such as the cost of care for court wards, attorney fees, restitution, court costs, service fees, crime victim's rights fees, and clinical evaluations. Staff conducts financial interviews to determine parents' ability to reimburse the county for costs incurred due to their minor's involvement with the Family Court and prepares the Order for Reimbursement. The Division initiates and conducts Order to Show Cause hearings, processes wage assignments, state tax intercepts, and requests bench warrants when necessary. Staff is also responsible for maintaining and collecting Probate Court Mental Health accounts for court-appointed attorney fees.
The Division is also responsible for disbursing restitution payments to victims.
