LA: Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support

Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana House
and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a crime will
get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature was the
result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was tougher than
the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found guilty
can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution after
conviction could be too late to avoid jail. The committee also stripped an
amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child support payments
in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets the parent off too
easily.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child support
is owed in Louisiana.


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Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana
House and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a
crime will get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature
was the result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was
tougher than the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found
guilty can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution
after conviction could be too late to avoid jail.

If I'm going to jail, regardless of whether I pay or not, where's my
incentive to pay?

The committee also
stripped an amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child
support payments in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets
the parent off too easily.

I guess actually getting the CP paid isn't the purpose, as they claim.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child
support is owed in Louisiana.

--
Always borrow money from a pessimist, he doesn't expect to be paid back.
~Author Unknown

Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana
House and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a
crime will get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature
was the result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was
tougher than the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found
guilty can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution
after conviction could be too late to avoid jail.

If I'm going to jail, regardless of whether I pay or not, where's my
incentive to pay?

The committee also
stripped an amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child
support payments in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets
the parent off too easily.

I guess actually getting the CP paid isn't the purpose, as they claim.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child
support is owed in Louisiana.

--
Always borrow money from a pessimist, he doesn't expect to be paid back.
~Author Unknown

Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana
House and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a
crime will get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature
was the result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was
tougher than the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found
guilty can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution
after conviction could be too late to avoid jail.

If I'm going to jail, regardless of whether I pay or not, where's my
incentive to pay?

The committee also
stripped an amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child
support payments in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets
the parent off too easily.

I guess actually getting the CP paid isn't the purpose, as they claim.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child
support is owed in Louisiana.

--
Always borrow money from a pessimist, he doesn't expect to be paid back.
~Author Unknown

Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana
House and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a
crime will get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature
was the result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was
tougher than the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found
guilty can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution
after conviction could be too late to avoid jail.

If I'm going to jail, regardless of whether I pay or not, where's my
incentive to pay?

The committee also
stripped an amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child
support payments in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets
the parent off too easily.

I guess actually getting the CP paid isn't the purpose, as they claim.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child
support is owed in Louisiana.

--
Always borrow money from a pessimist, he doesn't expect to be paid back.
~Author Unknown

Anti men hate is alive and well in Louisiana.

Time to start dumping the bodies in the bayou.

Bob



Dusty wrote:
Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana House
and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a crime will
get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature was the
result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was tougher than
the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found guilty
can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution after
conviction could be too late to avoid jail. The committee also stripped an
amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child support payments
in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets the parent off too
easily.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child support
is owed in Louisiana.





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on the side of women." John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
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[Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts. All
posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]

Anti men hate is alive and well in Louisiana.

Time to start dumping the bodies in the bayou.

Bob



Dusty wrote:
Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana House
and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a crime will
get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature was the
result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was tougher than
the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found guilty
can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution after
conviction could be too late to avoid jail. The committee also stripped an
amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child support payments
in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets the parent off too
easily.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child support
is owed in Louisiana.





--

When did we divide into sides?

"As president, I will put American government and our legal system back
on the side of women." John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
President. http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/


























[Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts. All
posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]

Anti men hate is alive and well in Louisiana.

Time to start dumping the bodies in the bayou.

Bob



Dusty wrote:
Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana House
and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a crime will
get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature was the
result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was tougher than
the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found guilty
can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution after
conviction could be too late to avoid jail. The committee also stripped an
amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child support payments
in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets the parent off too
easily.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child support
is owed in Louisiana.





--

When did we divide into sides?

"As president, I will put American government and our legal system back
on the side of women." John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
President. http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/


























[Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts. All
posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]

Anti men hate is alive and well in Louisiana.

Time to start dumping the bodies in the bayou.

Bob



Dusty wrote:
Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana House
and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a crime will
get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature was the
result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was tougher than
the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found guilty
can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution after
conviction could be too late to avoid jail. The committee also stripped an
amendment ensuring that any fine will be applied to child support payments
in arrears. Opponents of that amendment said it lets the parent off too
easily.

State health department figures show more than $800 million in child support
is owed in Louisiana.





--

When did we divide into sides?

"As president, I will put American government and our legal system back
on the side of women." John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
President. http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/


























[Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts. All
posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]

The Dave© wrote:
Bill would criminalize non-payment of child support
posted: 06-21-2004

Legislation making it a crime for a divorced parent to intentionally
withhold child support payments was approved today by the Louisiana
House and Senate.

Currently, child support is a civil court matter and supporters of the
measure by Sen. Robert Kostelka, a former judge from
Monroe, say collection is slow and that many manage to avoid payment.

Proponents of the legislation say making intentional nonpayment a
crime will get the state's district attorneys more involved.

The final bill that has been sent to the governor for her signature
was the result of work by a House-Senate compromise committee and was
tougher than the version the House approved last week.

The House had amended the bill to require that a parent who is found
guilty can escape a jail sentence by paying what is owed.

The compromise committee stripped that language, meaning restitution
after conviction could be too late to avoid jail.


If I'm going to jail, regardless of whether I pay or not, where's my
incentive to pay?

If you're going to jail, regardless of whether you kill the bitch or
not, where's your incentive not to dump her body in the bayou?

Bob



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When did we divide into sides?

"As president, I will put American government and our legal system back
on the side of women." John Kerry, misandrist Democratic candidate for
President. http://www.johnkerry.com/issues/women/


























[Bob does not advocate any illegal, seditious, or immoral acts. All
posts are for discussion, rhetorical, or humorous purposes only.]