I make it a point to pay my restitution every month. I know for a fact I paid in January, but now they're telling me 4 months later that I missed that payment. So basically they took my money, didn't put it in their records, and now I'm being forced to pay ANOTHER $100. What do I do?

SHow the proof it was paid... either the bank statement sowing the direct payment, or the canceled check proving they cashed it.

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Originally Posted by smoothy

SHow the proof it was paid... either the bank statement sowing the direct payment, or the canceled check proving they cashed it.

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Oh my goodness, I was so wrapped up in all of this I must have not been thinking clearly. Thank you, I pay my restitution straight from my account so I have the proof. Thank you again.

You are welcome.

Keep the original... send them a photocopy... If they question its authenticity... have your bank send them verificiation... they will have paperwork beyond just the statement for the transaction.

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Originally Posted by BellBell

Oh my goodness, I was so wrapped up in all of this I must have not been thinking clearly. Thank you, I pay my restitution straight from my account so I have the proof. Thank you again.

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Well, at least you didn't pay cash and then fail to get a receipt. :)

I agree, you have no idea how many people go in and pay cash for their fines or monthly probation. Mistakes happen, money gets credited to other accounts