A court fine is an amount of money ordered by the court as a penalty for breaking the law.  The fine may be part of your sentence or, in some cases, your entire sentence.  Under certain circumstances, fines may be paid over a period of time set by the Court.  All decisions relating to fines are made by the Court.  Decisions regarding the fine amount and date the fine is payable is also made by the Court.  The Clerk and Deputy Clerks are not authorized to reduce the amount of any fine or to change the date a fine is due.  

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Fines should not be confused with restitution. Restitution is ordered for any damage or economic loss suffered by a victim. Restitution is usually not paid directly to the victim. How, when and who to pay will be explained immediately after sentencing.  Decisions regarding restitution and restitution amount are made by the court.