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Restitution, Community Service & Fines
Scott County imposes fines, community service, and restitution.
Fines are commonly levied in most cases in which the court
imposes a non-institutional sanction. In addition, the court
charges a variety of fees and costs paid by the defendant.
The amount of fines collected has increased 29% from FY 96-97
- FY 99-2000.
Community service is routinely offered as an alternative
to fines. In the Court Compliance program, the program offers
and finally determines if the fine should be converted to
community service. The community service program is operated
under a contract with Scott County.
Restitution is collected by the Clerk of Courts when ordered
by the Court. Restitution is over and above the amount of
fines and costs. In FY 2000-2001, more than $1.4 million dollars
in restitution was ordered. As of August 7, 2001, $518,614
(36%) had been paid.
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