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a. Receive the updated Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Monterey, by and through the Treasurer-Tax Collector, and the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey to provide for the collection of fees, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and assessments arising from criminal, traffic, and minor offense cases, on behalf of the local Superior Court of California; and
b. Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to approve this and future updated Memoranda of Understanding for collections of fees, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and assessments on behalf of the local Superior Court.
REPORT
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Receive the updated Memorandum of Understanding between the County of Monterey, by and through the Treasurer-Tax Collector, and the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey to provide for the collection of fees, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and assessments arising from criminal, traffic, and minor offense cases, on behalf of the local Superior Court of California; and
b. Authorize the Treasurer-Tax Collector to approve this and future updated Memoranda of Understanding for collections of fees, fines, forfeitures, penalties, and assessments on behalf of the local Superior Court.
SUMMARY:
The existing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the County of Monterey, by and through the Treasurer-Tax Collector (TTC) - Revenue Division and the Superior Court of California - Monterey County was last updated and approved in 2009. Revenue Division and local Court Finance Managers have collaborated on reviewing and updating the MOU over the past year to recognize changes in processes, terminology, and responsibilities since it was last revised. Recommended actions will formally document current agreed-upon provisions of the collections program.
DISCUSSION
The primary responsibility of the Treasurer-Tax Collector's (TTC) Revenue Division is to receive and process outstanding court-ordered C...
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