Measures in the legislative package will:
● Simplify payment plan requirements for past due child support to afford judicial discretion on a case-by-case basis;
● Permit law enforcement agencies to "boot" vehicles of individuals behind on child support;
● Allow the court to order a jail alternative program for non-payment of child support. Alternative examples include participation in a parenting program, drug or alcohol counseling, continuing compliance with a current support or parenting time order, or complying with a payment plan;
● Eliminate the automatic application of surcharge assessments on arrearages; and
● Streamline the license suspension process if past due child support is owed.
This is a good idea that will really help people, I've worked with guys that after child support was taken out of their checks, they'd have less than a $100 to get thru the week. With that kind of money, They ain't going to have any savings in the bank to fall back on. In this weak job market, when they lose their jobs, throwing them in jail or taking their drivers license, is not going to help them, get back to work, if anything it will just make it harder for them to find employment, and provide for the child.
