Asked in Civil Litigation, Collections and DUI / DWI for California

Q: Can I get access to information about how much money various state agencies have collected from a felony DUI offender?

I was a victim of a felony hit and run drunk driver. He rear ended me on the freeway while I was going 65 mph causing injury. The county commanded custody of restitution payments. I was awarded around $7k in a court order. The county has sent me two payments over a 12 year period totaling about $300. I suspect the state of California has been collecting child support etc. in violation of Marsy's law, which says victim's restitution should get paid before anything else. Is the state required to honor my request to see their records on how much they have collected from this guy?

1 Lawyer Answer
Mr. Hudson Thomas Bair
Mr. Hudson Thomas Bair
Answered
  • DUI & DWI Lawyer
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Why would the State of California collect "child support, etc.?" Generally that is paid to the person caring for the child. Maybe a person in your other category "Civil Litigation/Collections" can shed some light on this for you.

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