The Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office has launched a new Child Support Compliance Program. WNIN’s John Gibson has more:
Sheriff Noah Robinson says the program is aimed at strengthening enforcement and improving outcomes for children and families who rely on court-ordered support.
It was developed in partnership with the County Prosecutor’s Office and the Circuit Court Clerk.
Under the initiative, when a Vanderburgh County judge issues a writ of attachment for noncompliance with a child support order, the Sheriff’s Office will attempt to first contact the individual to encourage voluntary compliance.
If compliance is not achieved within 45 days, the individual’s name and warrant information will be made public on the Sheriff’s Office website.
Sheriff Robinson says the goal of the program is “not just enforcement, it’s results.
He wants people to know that arrest will be the inevitable consequence for ignoring a court order.
Robinson also told reporters his office and Evansville Police will conduct a round-up of offenders the weekend of June 15th.