Responsibility Day Brings in More Than $1M in Overdue Child Support

More than 95 people wanted for not paying child support showed up at family court on Tuesday and Wednesday to clear their names. 

The Richland County Sheriff's Department partnered with Richland County Family Court for Responsibilty Day, an opportunity for parents who owe child support to get a fresh start. The initiative helped clear 128 cases. 

The parents made arrangements with a judge to pay the child support and erase warrants for their arrest, said Deputy Curtis Wilson, public information officer for the Richland County Sheriff's Office. In total, the parents agreed to pay more than $1 million in outstanding child support. 

Sheriff Leon Lott said the real winners are the children who will receive the financial support owed to them. He also warned parents who didn't show up on one of the Responsibility Days that the Richland County Fugitive Task Force will be searching for them. 

The Richland County Sheriff's Department and Family Court will hold Responsibility Days again next year.