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County courts begin rolling out iFile collections tools and revisit jury-fee practices to recover revenue
Summary
County officials described plans to deploy new case-management and collections software (iFile) in October and to use improved automated notices and court processes to increase early collections of fines and fees; commissioners also raised concerns about jury summons and last-minute pleas that incur juror costs.
Van Zandt County court and clerk officials told commissioners they are rolling out new case-management and collections functionality (referred to as iFile in the meeting) and expect to begin paid licensing on Oct. 1. Staff said the software has automated text, phone and mailed notices and will improve early contact points to increase fee and fine collections.
Why it matters: County officials said collection success is materially higher in the first 90 days after assessment. "Your chances of collection are greater in the first 90 days," a…
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