Brian Neil, first assistant prosecuting attorney, told the commission that Greene, Christian and Taney counties have partnered since about 2009 to provide child support enforcement services, with Greene County acting as the host county.

Neil said the joint unit handles family support division referrals, criminal and civil contempt cases related to child support, and paternity establishment in some family court matters where state assistance was provided. He described the arrangement as efficient because staff are cross‑sworn in the three counties and the partnership avoids the need for each county to employ a full‑time prosecuting attorney and support staff dedicated solely to child support enforcement.

Neil reported combined recoveries of roughly $3.6 million in the most recent 12‑month reporting period for the three counties. The agreement requires signatures and standard federal attestations (E‑Verify confirmation and other paperwork). Commissioners moved, seconded and unanimously approved renewing the cooperative agreement for three years.

Sources: presentation by Brian Neil to the Christian County Commission, Oct. 30, 2025; commissioners’ motion and vote recorded in meeting audio and minutes.