Prosecuting Division

Restitution Recovery Unit

Michelle Yancey handles all the daily functions of the Restitution Recovery Unit. She is responsible for making payment arrangements with Defendants for past due balances owed on court ordered restitution/fines, monitoring restitution payments on criminal cases and preparing restitution dockets for failure to pay. She also performs other duties as directed by the District Attorney.

The purpose of the Restitution Recovery Unit is to monitor, track and collect delinquent restitution owed in criminal cases. A Restitution Officer is responsible for monitoring and tracking all court ordered payments made by the defendant.

The Restitution Recovery Unit Coordinator enforces the court’s order by different methods; restitution dockets and restitution agreements.

Michelle Yancey, Restitution Recovery Coordinator

Location & Contact Information
Etowah County District Attorney’s Office
Etowah County Judicial Building
801 Forrest Avenue
Suite G-11
Gadsden, AL 35901

Phone: 256-549-5363
Email: myancey@etowahda.com

Office hours:
Monday – Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: ARE THERE ANY ADDITIONAL FEES APPLIED TO MY CASE?

When a defendant misses 90 days of payment, whether consecutive or not, a 30% fee is added to the balance at the time the case is turned over to the District Attorney’s Office, Restitution Recovery Unit.

Q: WHERE DO I MAIL MY PAYMENTS?

District Court of Etowah County, Alabama (Case number: DC-**-****)
Cassandra Johnson, District Court
801 Forrest Avenue Suite 202
Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Traffic Cases in Etowah County, Alabama (Case number: TR-**-****)
Cassandra Johnson, District Court
801 Forrest Avenue Suite 202
Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Circuit Court of Etowah County, Alabama (Case number: CC-**-****
Cassandra Johnson, District Court
801 Forrest Avenue Suite 202
Gadsden, Alabama 35901

Q: WHAT DO I DO IF MY INFORMATION (ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, ETC) CHANGES?

Print out this form, fill in all of your information and mail, email, or bring to the Restitution Recovery Unit located at 801 Forrest Avenue, Suite G-11, Gadsden, AL 35901.

DA Restitution Recovery Unit Defendant Information Sheet.pdf