Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 20 - CORRECTIONS
Chapter 20.12 - RESTITUTION
Subchapter 20.12.1 - Collection and Disbursement
Rule 20.12.109 - REFERRAL TO COLLECTION AGENCY - GARNISHMENT

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 20.12.109

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) The department may refer outstanding restitution obligations for collection by a private collection agency or the department of revenue.

(2) The collection agents specified in (1) shall forward all money collected for restitution less the agency's actual costs of collection to the department.

(3) The department shall withhold an administrative fee of 10% of the payment it receives from a private agency or the department of revenue.

(4) Upon receipt of information that a person under the supervision of the department of corrections is entitled to receive money from any source, the department may request the office of victim services in the department of justice and the county attorney for the county in which the person was sentenced to petition the sentencing court to garnish the money for the payment of restitution, child support, and per diem costs of incarceration.

46-18-241, MCA; IMP, 46-18-237, 46-18-241, 46-18-244, MCA;

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