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SB 637 Fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, etc.; duty of attorneys for the Commonwealth.

Introduced by: Emily M. Jordan | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Collections of fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, etc.; duty of attorneys for the Commonwealth; consultation with clerk. Requires that at least 30 days prior to the execution of a contract with a private attorney or private collection agency to undertake the collection of fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, and restitution, the attorney for the Commonwealth shall consult with the clerk of the circuit court.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Collections of fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, etc.; duty of attorneys for the Commonwealth; notice and concurrence of clerk. Requires the attorney for the Commonwealth to notify and obtain the concurrence of the clerk of the circuit court prior to contracting with private attorneys or private collection agencies to undertake the collection of fines, costs, forfeitures, penalties, and restitution.