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Yes, and believe it or not, criminal courts around here generally offer dismissals, nolle pros or probation for first time, low dollar offenders who pay the civil demand. Even though one is civil, and one is criminal, judges like the civil portion satisfied because it shows remorse.
We sue delinquents on a regular basis. We collect approximately 22% before civil proceedings. That jumps up to 43% when we threaten suit and 70% when we sue. Approximately 30% never pay.