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Outside firm reports high liquidation rates in Potter County delinquent‑collections program
Summary
Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Combs & Mott reported liquidation of roughly $12.5 million in delinquent fines and fees for JP courts, stating a 74% liquidation rate and describing letter, phone and sale processes that produced collections.
Brent Sherrod of Purdue, Brandon, Fielder, Combs & Mott presented a year‑to‑date collections report for Potter County JP accounts, detailing outreach and results. He said the firm sent hundreds of thousands of letters and made more than 100,000 phone calls on behalf of the county and that, collectively, the efforts resulted in liquidating about $12.5 million in delinquent fines and fees from the JP courts.
Sherrod highlighted that a 25% liquidation rate is typical in the business and that Potter County’s JP liquidation rate — reported at 74% — is “outstanding,” crediting local JP cooperation and process. His partners described the escalation process from notices and phone calls to lawsuits and, if necessary, tax sales; they said the firm works with appraisal and tax offices to prioritize payment plans that keep taxpayers in property where possible.
Commissioners thanked the presenters and asked for follow‑up detail where needed; staff noted the role of coordinated local offices in achieving high collection rates.
