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fromPA
I just got this letter today from Law Firm that represents JCPenney. It says that
"Pursuant to the "damages in action on retail theft" statute, 42 Pa.C.S. § 8308, JCPenney may proceed with a civil penalty claim againts you.
You may settle this matter by making payment to us in the amount of $183.00 within twenty (20) days of the date of this letter. Upon receipt of your full payment, you will receive a written release of the civil penalty claim."
My questions are - once I pay that amount what next? Will they really release the claim and what is that mean exactly? Will I hear from them again? Will I be scheduled to appear in court? I haven't been arrested and fingerprinted - when should I expect that?
Thank you in advance!
Julie