Paying Fines, Fees, or Restitution After Sentencing

If you are ordered to pay a fine, fee, and/or restitution, payment in full is expected on the day of sentencing.  The courthouse will let you know what forms of payment are accepted.  If you meet certain financial requirements, you may be allowed some time to pay.  However, a time payment fee will be added to the amount that you owe.  Failure to comply with a payment schedule will result in additional Court proceedings and possible sanctions for non-compliance.  This may include, but is not limited to a warrant being issued for your arrest, the suspension of your license, referral to a collection agency, the attachment of your Arizona income tax refund, and any other legally appropriate collection actions against you, your income or your property.  If the Court refers your account to a collection agency or the Arizona Department of Revenue, additional collection fees will be added to your account balance.

You may be required to pay restitution for any damage or economic loss suffered by a victim.  All restitution payments must be made to the Court for disbursement to the victim.  If you have an insurance company which will pay the restitution portion of your sentence, if must make payment directly to the Court or provide proof of payment so that the Court can accurately record payment of this portion of your sentence.

Resources:

Civil Traffic Ticket Payment Resources