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Can the court take my lottery winnings if I owe a court debt?

Yes. Anyone with lottery, casino, or racetrack winnings of at least $1,200 is checked before payout to determine if the person has outstanding debt owed to the State of Iowa, including court debt. If debt is owed, the Department of Administrative Services recovers the money through the Income Tax and Vender Offset Program.

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