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    Apr 7, 2008, 06:45 PM
    Overpaid resittution money did not go to court fines
    I overpaid restitution by a couple of grand. Probation officer did not allocate funds to go to court fines. Filed a motion to lien fines, but judge let me off probation saying "enough is enough" but neglected to rule on motion to lien fines. Recently received a collection letter from the courts, they want me to pay over $7,000 in court fines:eek: . What can I do now? Can I file another motion to lien fines? Can the over payment of restitution go toward court fines. Thanks.

    Confused and annoyed.
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    Apr 7, 2008, 06:48 PM
    Yes you can still file that motion, and yes it can if the judge so orders.
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    Apr 8, 2008, 05:41 AM
    Hello Life:

    I don't know. What difference does it make whether you owe $7K or $5K. Frankly, I'd be worried about the $5K I didn't have rather than the $2K that I think should be credited.

    The good news is that your case is now in CIVIL court where if you don't pay, all they can do is award a judgment... When you were on probation, if you didn't pay, they could have thrown you in the slam.

    I'd be counting my chickens..

    excon
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