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WHAT'S NEW
In 2006, more than 50 individuals having a support
obligation were arrested for failing to show up for court, failure to
purge contempt conditions, or for non-support; a felony.
Four persons were extradited from other states on
Douglas County felony warrants. One is now in Tennessee awaiting
extradition.
Over $8 million were collected in 2006, although less
than 2005 for several reasons. Wisconsin has a support determination
which includes both parents income. There is a lot more sharing of
placement which has a reduction of the amount of support owed attached to
it. Other economic decisions come in to play also.
Due to the Federal Deficit Reduction Act of 2005, all
states have suffered a dramatic loss in funding for the child support
programs. Douglas County could lose $200,000-$250,000 in 2007-2008.
In order to meet the county's budget, four investigators in the Douglas
County Child Support Agency have voluntarily reduced their hours, saving
between $20,000-$30,000 in county property tax levy. This agency and
the entire number of county agencies across the State of Wisconsin are
attempting to get the legislature to back a bill to restore some, if not
all, monies currently being cut. This will be inconvenient for
customers needing services from their assigned child support worker, but
we have a backup system and a customer can always talk to the Director or
Deputy Director.
The Child Support Agency staff always welcomes
assistance in locating non-payers or their employment so we can get
support collected.
Please check this site every few months for updates and
e-mail addresses.