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1. Who is eligible for the Payment Plan Program?

People eligible include:
- Any defendant who has had court fines and costs assessed in a traffic, criminal traffic, misdemeanor, or felony case is eligible for the program.
- Any Petitioner or Respondent who owes fees to file a Civil case and who meets the financial criteria to be determined as indigent per F.S. 57.082.
- Traffic payment plan agreement has to be signed and received within 30 days from date citation was issued.

2. What happens if I miss a payment?

Your driver's license may be suspended, depending on the case type. If payment is not received within ninety (90) days from date of delinquency notice, the account will be sent to collections and additional fees will be incurred if applicable.

3. How much are the payments and when do they begin?

The amount of the payment per month varies by case and is determined by monthly income.  Monthly payments are required and will be due the same date each month coinciding with the payment plan inception date. Amounts in addition to scheduled monthly payment will be applied to the balance.

4. What is the fee to be set up on the payment plan program?

The fee is $25, which is due at the time the Payment Plan agreement is signed.

5. What if I am already on a payment or want to put more than one case on the same plan?

Each case would be a separate payment plan; however, plans can be merged into one monthly payment.

6. How do I start the process to sign up for a payment plan?

You will first need to locate your case number on our Secured Courts Online Record Search System (SCORSS) located here.  You can search by your case number or by your name.  Once you have accessed your case, scroll to the financial section and select Payment Plan Application. 

7. What happens if I have multiple cases?

You will need to submit a separate application for each case you are requesting a payment plan for.

8. What happens after I submit my application?

Our online payment application process will confirm via email that a payment plan has been set up, the $25.00 administrative fee must be paid for the plan to be activated.

9. Is there a fee to start a payment plan?

There is a one-time $25.00 payment plan application fee that is due at the time of sign up. This fee is per case.  If there are any late fees on your case, they are also due at the time of sign up.

10. How is the monthly payment figured?

Your monthly payment is based on the amount that is provided when you are filling out the payment plan application.  Due to individual situations, we are unable to provide any estimates on payment amounts prior to the application being filled out.

11. If my case was on a payment plan previously or I have been submitted to a collections agency, can I still go on a payment plan?

Please submit a payment plan application.  We will review your case and go over what options are available to you.

12. What happens if I can’t access my case through SCORSS to start the application process or I don’t have internet access?

You can still fill out a personal data form and return the application to our office.  Please note that if you have an issue that is time sensitive, you may need to visit our office for faster service.

13. What if my license is suspended or pending suspension?

You may submit an application for a payment plan, the clearance form or affidavit of reinstatement will be issued upon payment of the service fee and payment plan fee and then mailed to the address provided. If you need it immediately you may visit the clerk’s office.