Tuesday February 12, 2008

County Attorney Irv Maze Recovers $288,573 in Escheats for Metro Government

Jefferson County Attorney Irv Maze presented a check for $288,573.00 in escheats to Metro Government today. The funds are unclaimed monies from real estate legal transactions, and represent months of investigation and legal processing by assistant county attorneys.

Escheats proceeds are returned to the Metro Government general fund.

“These funds, which would otherwise be unused, contribute to maintaining the level of service upon our community has come to depend,” said Maze.