Clerk of Court Fines Collection
Renea Steverson, Fines Collections Coordinator
(912) 652-7369 jrstever@chathamcounty.org

Fines and restitution in State Court cases are due and payable on the day they are ordered. Cash, MasterCard, Visa and Discover credit/debit cards, money orders and cashier's checks are all welcome as acceptable forms of payment to the Court. PERSONAL CHECKS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED.

When fines are ordered in State Court, defendants are REQUIRED to go directly from the Courtroom to the Fine Payment Window on the 3rd Floor of the Courthouse, Suite 308. The FINE WINDOW is open daily between 8:30AM and 5:00 PM. While payments are expected in full, especially in Traffic Bureau cases; under certain circumstances, other payment options may be considered. If the Clerk authorizes a payment plan, payments may be made by MAIL in the form of money orders or cashier's checks, OVER THE TELEPHONE or ONLINE, using MasterCard, Visa or Discover credit/debit cards. There is a $20.00 setup fee added for each extended payplan authorized and payments are REQUIRED at least monthly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I cannot make a fine or restitution payment on the day it is ordered in court?
What happens if a fine or restitution obligation is not paid as required by either a court order or payplan?
What about receipts?
What is required for mail in payments?
How can I pay online?