Collections
Collection Agency – Harris & Harris
This information is only for those who have received a collection notice or phone call.
The DeKalb County State’s Attorney, in cooperation with the DeKalb County Circuit Clerk, has contracted with the firm of Harris & Harris to assist in the collection of past due fees and fines previously ordered by the Court.
Harris & Harris, will assess a collection fee (allowable by statute) in addition to your balance due.
For questions call Harris & Harris: 866-635-3795
To pay call: 1-800-362-0097 (Toll Free) or visit mobile payment platform.
Illinois Comptroller Local Debt Recovery Program
The Circuit Clerk’s Office also turns over unpaid court fines & fees to the Illinois Comptroller’s Local Debt Recovery Program. Amounts due the Court are deducted from payments made by the Illinois Comptroller, including state income tax refunds, state payroll checks & lottery winnings. The Comptroller will assess a collection fee (allowable by statute) in addition to your balance due.
Comptroller withheld funds are held for 60 days to give parties an opportunity to protest the withholding. If your state payment is withheld by the Comptroller and you feel you do not owe this debt, follow the instructions on the notice you receive from the Comptroller to protest the offset of your state payment or click here to file your protest online. The protest process is handled by the Illinois Comptroller.