How does the Gila County Attorney’s Office decide when to charge someone with criminal nonsupport?
The Child Support Division of the Gila County Attorney’s Office always attempts to enforce child support obligations civilly or administratively first. Unfortunately, there are some parents who, in spite of the best efforts of the Child Support Division, still won’t comply with their child support obligations. Many of these parents are referred to a criminal prosecutor in the County Attorney’s Office. The criminal prosecutor reviews the case to determine whether criminal charges are warranted.
