If criminal non-support charges are brought against the person who owes me money, can the Child Support Division still enforce my case civilly or administratively?
Yes. The County attorney is authorized to use “all civil and criminal remedies provided by law” to enforce child support. A.R.S. § 25-509. Therefore, the Child Support Division can employ its civil and administrative remedies at the same time a criminal prosecutor is prosecuting the same individual for criminal non-support. Because of this, non-custodial parents who have questions relating to civil or administrative enforcement should call the Child Support Division (928) 425-4464 or 1-800-717-2629) while questions involving plea agreements, sentencing recommendations or criminal restitution should be directed to the County Attorney’s Victim Coordinator at (928) 425-4120.
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