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LA County’s courts pause past-due debt collections in response to wildfires
The Stanley Mosk Courthouse, part of Los Angeles County Superior Court.
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L.A. County’s courts are temporarily pausing collections for some past-due debts because of the devastating wildfires.
Why it matters: Court officials said in a statement that they recognize the effects the fires have had on countless residents.
“Temporarily suspending active collection efforts on past-due court debt is one small way the court can provide meaningful, timely relief for members of our community,” Presiding Judge Sergio Tapia II said in a statement.
Why now: The pause is retroactive to Jan. 9 — which is two days after the Eaton and Palisades fires sparked — and will last through March 8.
What it means: If you owe money and are past-due for juror sanctions or traffic, family law, criminal, dependency and civil matters, you don’t have to do anything about it at this point.
What's next: Collections will start back up once the pause is lifted on March 9.
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