Clermont County Offers Amnesty Program
Press Release
June 16, 2003
Clermont County Offers Amnesty Program
Batavia, Ohio.
The Child Support Enforcement division of the Clermont
County Department of Job and Family Services will offer an amnesty program for
parents who are behind on making child support payments and who meet certain
criteria.
From July 1, 2003 through August 1, 2003, parents who are past due in making
support payments can contact the county agency and arrange to bring their
accounts up to date. Child Support will suspend or withdraw legal action pending
on civil cases, and criminal cases not yet referred to the Prosecutor?s
Office, for those parents who make satisfactory arrangements to make payments
toward their child support. Those delinquent in child support payments who make
a substantial contribution toward the arrearage, and/or who contact Child
Support Enforcement with employment information from which a wage assignment can
be completed, will be considered for the amnesty offer. In those criminal cases
in which formal charges have been filed and that person has been indicted,
amnesty will not be offered.
Clermont County Child Support Enforcement has taken an aggressive position
against those who owe child support and have failed to meet their obligations
toward their children. In 2002, 137 individuals were indicted on criminal
non-support charges. That is twice the number of cases filed in previous years.
The amnesty program is being initiated in connection with the County?s
celebration of Child Support Month, which begins August 1, 2003. Securing
support for Clermont County?s children remains a top priority, and it is the
hope of the members of the staff of Child Support Enforcement that the amnesty
program will result in additional funds for families in our community.
For additional information on the Clermont County Child Support Enforcement
Amnesty Program call (513) 732-7248.