Quote:I don't imagine there are many people here that are more likely to want offenders to pay their dues than I am, but this program is careless and doesn't look out for the interests of those in it (or the taxpayer). It doesn't appear to follow the same laws that the government is required to follow. 

 

It cost the government $3000 to collect the $290 fine.


So the private company saved the Government a total of -$2710.  Which would be about 6 weeks of pay for a clerk to sit there (assuming they don't do anything else) and come up with a payment plan, and check up on them.  Putting them into community service would cost even less.


I'm a big fan of community service.  I feel most misdemeanors that don't result in jail time should offer Community Service as a punishment over fines.  That way it doesn't adversely affect the poor.  

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