The 32A District Court has taken an active approach in enforcing the court orders of delinquent cases. All cases that remain with an outstanding balance will be placed into warrant status. There are several collection methods in place to assist in the collection of court ordered fines and costs. These methods include:
- Payment Plans: Individuals may request an installment payment agreement subject to approval from the Judge. Upon acceptance, payments are spread out over a specific period until the balance is paid in full.
- Locator Services: In order to locate those who owe an outstanding balance to the court we have acquired software programs and additional resources which provides us with addresses, phone numbers and other identifying information needed to enforce compliance.
- Show Cause Hearings and Issuance of Warrants: Individuals may receive a notice to appear before a judge and explain why the balance was not paid. Failure to appear for hearing will result in a bench warrant being issued for your arrest.
- Law Enforcement Officers: Those who have failed to comply are subject to the possibility of receiving a visit from a Law Enforcement Officer. Additionally, those individuals with warrants may face untimely arrests. A bond may be posted at no less than the outstanding balance due.
- Tax Garnishments: Garnishment of taxes through a court order will be initiated for those with a balance due. The offset will be taken directly from those who anticipate a tax refund. Tax garnishments will be renewed annually until the obligation to the court is satisfied.
- Remittance of Prisoner Funds: The Department of Corrections will withhold a portion of a prisoners commissary account and forward that amount to the court. Once the outstanding obligation is satisfied, sweeps of the account will cease.
If you would like to make a payment on a disposed case, please click here.
For questions about your case(s), please contact the Court at 313-343-2590.