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County amends sheriff’s eviction-fee structure to charge hourly and add half‑hour slot
Summary
Winnebago County approved an amendment to the county code on Jan. 23 to change eviction-related sheriff fees to $100 per hour, add a half‑hour billing slot, and allow refunds when landlords cancel at least three days in advance.
The Winnebago County Board voted on Jan. 23 to amend county code language governing eviction fees and the sheriff’s office process, changing the fee structure to an hourly rate with multiple time slots and clarifying refund rules for timely cancellations.
County Board Member Arena, who spoke at length about the sheriff’s operational concerns, explained the ordinance responds to landlords scheduling sheriff assistance for evictions and then…
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