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Mindset of Success

May 13, 2019 by Bailey LeRoux

Aransas County Collections Program Recognized for Innovation

By Julie Anderson
Editor

In 2017, the 85th Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill 1913/House Bill 351 which, among other changes, allows courts to consider community service as an option for defendants who are unable to pay court fines and fees. However, Aransas County collections specialist Misty Kimbrough had been exploring a community service non-monetary option for at least two […]

Filed Under: Budget, Feature Story Tagged With: 85th Legislative Session, Aransas county, fines and fees, H.B. 351, Hurricane Harvey, minimum jail standards, S.B. 1913

Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection

May 1, 2017 by County Progress

Cooperation, Communication Pay Off   By Julie Anderson Editor As collections manager, Robert Briones practices hands-on leadership. “I believe being involved on a daily basis with processing applications, sending out notices, and making phone calls to collect alongside the staff strengthens the office,” Briones maintained. “I have the full support of the staff because they […]

Filed Under: Feature Story Tagged With: collections, fines and fees

Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection

May 13, 2016 by County Progress

Inexpensive Tool Yields Impressive Results   By Julie Anderson Editor The approach appears tough – bold letters, all caps indicating a “WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST.” However, the “message behind the message” is actually somewhat merciful: “We don’t want to put you in jail, so please pay now.” Hidalgo County launched its Warrant Postcard Program in […]

Filed Under: Budget, Feature Story, Public Finance Tagged With: collections, fines and fees

Clean Your Slate

May 3, 2012 by Becky Frost

Counties Step Up Delinquent Fine and Fee Collection In an effort to boost county coffers and resolve millions in unpaid fines and fees, Hidalgo County launched a pilot program in September 2011 giving debtors the opportunity to “clean their slate before it’s too late.” “Operation: Clean Slate” targeted those owing money to the county’s justice […]

Filed Under: Feature Story Tagged With: 79th Legislative Session, 82nd Legislative Session, Cooke County, fines and fees, H.B. 2949, Hidalgo County, Polk County, Refugio County, Williamson County

Getting Your Due

April 27, 2005 by admin

County Collection Efforts Reap Big Dividends The collection of fines and fees is fast becoming a preferred method of increasing county revenues without increasing taxes. In addition, such programs bring the added benefit of improved compliance with court orders. Counties can opt to set up an in-house collections program or can hire a law firm […]

Filed Under: Feature Story Tagged With: Bell County, collections, Cooke County, El Paso County, fines and fees, Lamb County, Montgomery County

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