Customers who owe criminal court case fees are required to pay them to the Clerk’s office. This includes all court-related fees/fines and service charges ordered by the court for misdemeanor, criminal traffic, felony, juvenile, civil infractions, county and municipal ordinances. Payment plans are offered if you are unable to pay in full.
The Clerk follows collection policies outlined in Florida Statute 28.246, 322.245 and Circuit 19 Administrative Order 06-13. The Florida Legislature decides the amount of court fines/fees and can require a minimum amount to be assessed, even if the judge does not impose them during sentencing.
Traffic FAQs
- How much is my fine?
- Do you accept personal or business checks?
- Who do I make the Money Order payable to?
- Where do I mail my payment?
- What do I need to do if I received a ticket for failing to carry my registration, insurance or driver's license?
- Do I need to turn in a certificate of school completion when I complete my school?
- Do you accept credit cards?
- All Traffic FAQs
Payment Center FAQs
I received a Notice of Hearing for Collection Court. What are my options?
Collection Court is a court proceeding to enforce compliance with current and previously court-ordered financial obligations. If you receive a notice of hearing for collection court, you must personally appear in front of the judge to address why you failed to pay court-imposed fines or fees.Failure to appear at the hearing will result in your driver license suspension and referral to a collection agency with an additional 40 percent fee. An arrest warrant may also be issued.
You do not need to appear in Collection Court if you pay in full or enter into a payment plan prior to the court date. Once the case is paid in full or you entered into a payment plan, the court date will be canceled.
My fines/fees are recorded as a civil lien. Why do I have to pay?
Court costs, fines, and fees ordered to a civil lien are due within 30 days of sentencing. Under Florida Statute 55.10 the judgment is recorded in the Official Records to create a lien, and does accrue statutory interest. Pursuant to Florida Statute 938.30 you are responsible for payment of such judgment.You must pay in full or set up a payment plan. Failure to act will result in driver license suspension and referral to a collection agency with an additional 40 percent fee.
Do you offer a payment plan?
Florida Statute 28.246 provides the Clerk’s office authority to establish payment plans for criminal cases. If you have multiple cases, the cases will be combined into one payment plan. Per Florida Statute 28.246(c), a one-time administrative fee of $25 will be charged to establish a payment plan.
Kelly Fox
Payment Center Manager
Kelly is a Fort Pierce native and has 22 years of experience with the Clerk’s office. As Payment Center Manager, she is responsible for facilitating the operations of the Payment Center department, which collects payments for fines, fees, and court costs. She also creates and monitors reports to ensure efficiency of staff, progression of cases, and state guidelines are met.
Contact Us
Clerks Main Office
201 South Indian River Drive
Fort Pierce, FL 34950
Payment Center: 2nd Floor
Hours: Monday-Friday 8 A.M. - 5P.M.
(Excluding Holidays)
Directions To This Location
South County Annex
250 N.W. Country Club Drive
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Traffic Payments: Room 115
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 A.M. - 5 P.M.
(Excluding Holidays)
Directions To This Location
Mailing Address
Clerk and Comptroller
P. O. Box 700
Fort Pierce, FL 34954
Phone: 772-462-6900
Fax: 772-462-6868
24/7 Payments by Phone:
866-253-7528
