Collections for Child Support Increase Again
From Times Staff Reports
Child-support collections in Orange County rose 11.2% during the last fiscal year, to more than $159.3 million.
Collections during the previous fiscal year were $143.3 million. Five years ago they were $65.6 million.
Jan Sturla, division director of the Orange County district attorney’s child-support section, said the steady five-year increase in collections stems from more staffing and improved business practices.
Over the last few years, the district attorney’s office has been overhauling its collection system.
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