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CSEA Drivers License Amnesty Extended Two More Weeks
Media contact:
Mary Denihan: (216) 443-4287 or denihm@odjfs.state.oh.us
John Kohlstrand: (216) 698-2099 or jkohlstrand@cuyahogacounty.us
CLEVELAND — Due to the response of the Cuyahoga Support Enforcement Agency’s (CSEA) driver’s license amnesty program, a decision was made to extend the program another two weeks.
The “Get Back into the Driver’s Seat” driver’s license amnesty program allows participants whose driver’s license was suspended due to failure to pay child support to be reinstated. The program, originally scheduled to end Sept. 2, has been extended until Friday, Sept. 16.
Compared to last year, the agency is experiencing a 25 percent increase in reinstatements and a 20 percent increase in collections.
Background: On Aug. 1, 8,918 people were eligible for the driver’s license amnesty program. Letters were sent out to these individuals advising them of the program, how much they will need to pay, and the need to attend an information seminar about the child support program in order to have their license reinstated. The last time CSEA had an amnesty program over $150,000 was collected during the program. Approximately 45 percent of those who participated in last year’s program have continued to make payments. Over 100 participants who failed to continue to pay their child support obligation had their driver’s licenses re-suspended and their cases were referred to the courts for further enforcement actions.
A special driver’s license amnesty phone number has been set up to answer any questions participants may have regarding license reinstatement. The number is (216) 344-2796. The amnesty program hours are 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. at the Virgil Brown Building at 1640 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Cash payments can be made Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office, 1st Floor Cashiers’ Office at 1219 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.
For more information contact Mary Denihan at CSEA at (216) 443-5287.
Mary Denihan: (216) 443-4287 or denihm@odjfs.state.oh.us
John Kohlstrand: (216) 698-2099 or jkohlstrand@cuyahogacounty.us
CLEVELAND — Due to the response of the Cuyahoga Support Enforcement Agency’s (CSEA) driver’s license amnesty program, a decision was made to extend the program another two weeks.
The “Get Back into the Driver’s Seat” driver’s license amnesty program allows participants whose driver’s license was suspended due to failure to pay child support to be reinstated. The program, originally scheduled to end Sept. 2, has been extended until Friday, Sept. 16.
Compared to last year, the agency is experiencing a 25 percent increase in reinstatements and a 20 percent increase in collections.
Background: On Aug. 1, 8,918 people were eligible for the driver’s license amnesty program. Letters were sent out to these individuals advising them of the program, how much they will need to pay, and the need to attend an information seminar about the child support program in order to have their license reinstated. The last time CSEA had an amnesty program over $150,000 was collected during the program. Approximately 45 percent of those who participated in last year’s program have continued to make payments. Over 100 participants who failed to continue to pay their child support obligation had their driver’s licenses re-suspended and their cases were referred to the courts for further enforcement actions.
A special driver’s license amnesty phone number has been set up to answer any questions participants may have regarding license reinstatement. The number is (216) 344-2796. The amnesty program hours are 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. at the Virgil Brown Building at 1640 Superior Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114. Cash payments can be made Cuyahoga County Treasurer’s Office, 1st Floor Cashiers’ Office at 1219 Ontario Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44113.
For more information contact Mary Denihan at CSEA at (216) 443-5287.
