Payment Plan Rules

Payment plans will be required for every individual convicted of an offense and who fails to pay the fines and costs on the court date. The person is subject to the payment plan until either (1) the money owed to the court is fully paid or (2) any outstanding fines or costs are waived by the court. After the court appearance, the individual is instructed to see the court clerk. At this time, the individual will be given payment options.    

Failing to Comply with the Payment Plan

  • Failure to comply with the citation by the compliance date will result in a “Failure to Pay” status to the Department of Safety. This will add late penalties, fines, taxes, and/or fees to the original cost of the citation. This status will place a hold and start the suspension process on your driver’s license and will not be released until the citation is settled and release forms are given to the Department of Safety. You are responsible for submitting the release forms to the Department of Safety.
  • After the suspension process is initiated, The Dept. of Safety will send a written notice informing the person of the pending license suspension.
  • Additionally, the written notice will instruct the person to contact the court clerk within 30 days (from the date of the written notice) in order to re-establish compliance with the payment plan or demonstrate compliance with the payment plan.
  • Once compliance is re-established or demonstrated, the court clerk shall issue a receipt or other documentation. The person should present this information to the Dept. of Safety before the 30-day period expires. Failure to comply will result in the suspension of your driver’s license. You may apply for a restricted license. (Refer to the court procedures page for more information on restricted licenses).