Hernando County: Unpaid Court Fees Go to Collections
Hernando County residents with unpaid court fees may see their balances sent to collections with a 25% fee added. Three agencies have been contracted to pursue these debts.
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Hernando County residents with unpaid court-related fees, fines, or costs may soon face collection efforts. As of Florida Statute 28.246(6), balances outstanding for 90 days will be sent to one of three contracted collection agencies.
A 25% collection fee will be added to any balance referred to an agency. These agencies can contact individuals by phone, mail, text message, or email to collect debts.
Residents receiving a notification should contact their assigned agency directly to arrange payment. The contracted agencies are:
- Linebarger, Goggan, Blair & Sampson, LLP: 1-866-234-9790
- Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins & Mott LLP: 1-888-703-5315
- Penn Credit Corporation: 1-800-900-1380
Each agency also offers information and payment options on its website, accessible by clicking the agency's name.
Payments for referred cases can be made through the Pasco County Clerk & Comptroller's office at pascoclerk.com/846 or directly to the assigned collection agency. The collection notice will specify which agency is handling the account.
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