Paying Fines / Bail Refunds

Click here for information about:

• Paying your fine in person, by mail, or online
• Forms of payment accept by the court
• Bail refunds
• Paying court ordered Public Defender fees
• How a fine is calculated

Contact the Collections Unit:

• If you cannot pay the fine or comply with an order of the court by the due date
• If you want to set up an installment payment plan
• If your fine is delinquent

Failure to Pay a Fine

Failing to obey an order of the court, including paying your fine by the due date, may have serious consequences including:

• Revocation of probation
• Issuance of a warrant
• Added charges
• Jail or prison
• Increase in fine owed
• A civil penalty pursuant to Penal Code section 1214.1(a) for failure to pay a fine or fee. Each additional failure to appear can result in additional penalties for each non-appearance.
• You may be subject to referral to a collection agency including wage/bank garnishments and levies.

If you are unable to comply with a court order, contact your attorney or the court prior to the due date.