Late Payment Ticket Fees

Summary

In Alabama, late payment of speeding tickets can legally result in additional fees. These fees may include a percentage increase and warrant fees, often determined by local court or county rules. Confirm specific details with the Winston County Clerks office.

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I have a question about additional monies added to an account
Hello Isaac, in order to provide you with the most accurate information, can you please provide more context? Are we talking about a bank account, an investment account, or something else? Also, can you let me know your location as laws can vary based on jurisdiction?
I owe Winston county clerk's office. Two different bills for two different speeding tickets. One was * and one was $* total being $*. Now they're saying they added a *% on to each one plus a $* warrant fee for me not paying the fine. I just want to pay the fine
Hello Isaac, I understand your concern. To clarify, could you please tell me in which state Winston county is located? This is to ensure that I provide you with the most accurate information based on local laws and regulations.
Alabama
Hello Isaac, based on Alabama law:
- Late payment of speeding tickets may result in additional fees.
- This can include a percentage increase and/or a warrant fee.
- It's important to pay fines on time to avoid these charges.
Please confirm this with your local county clerk's office.
In Alabama is it legal for them to charge you at *% increase on already due speeding tickets for not paying them on time?
Hello Isaac, in Alabama:
- It is legal for additional fees to be charged for late payment of speeding tickets.
- The amount of the fee can vary, often set by local court or county rules.
- You should check the specific rules of Winston County for exact details.