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County collections staff report $282,575 in restitution recovered through garnishments
Summary
County collections staff told commissioners that active garnishments introduced two years ago accounted for 56.6% of recent collections and produced 72% of restitution payments, totaling $282,575; staff said restitution remains collectible for life while fines can become uncollectible after 10 years.
An unidentified collections staff member told the Cowlitz County Board of Commissioners during the afternoon meeting that the office’s recent shift toward active garnishment collection has substantially increased recoveries for victims.
The staff member said 56.6% of the money the office is collecting is the result of garnishments, and that 72% of…
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