| Fine Payments (Revenue Recovery)
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Introduction
Contact Information
Fine Payment Information
Installment Payments
Frequently Asked Questions
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Introduction
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| The purpose of Revenue Recovery is to assist people who cannot pay their entire fine at the time of the hearing. Revenue Recovery will interview the person and arrange an installment payment plan for the majority of traffic and misdemeanor cases, as well as for payment of court-appointed attorney fees to satisfy the order of the Court. You must appear in court before a payment plan can be arranged.
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Contact Information
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1215 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
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Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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(661) 868-2304 |
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Fine Payment Information
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Additional Information:
- Make checks and/or money orders payable to Kern County Superior Court. To insure your payment is credited to your case, always write your case number on your check and/or money order.
- Acceptable credit cards are:
- Visa
- Discover Card
- American Express
There is a service fee assessed in addition to the fine when you use a credit card to pay your fine.
- Revenue Recovery Division mailing address
- Superior Court of California, Metropolitan Division, Justice Building
- 1215 Truxtun Avenue
- Bakersfield, CA 93301
- Revenue Recovery Division office location and hours (for in-person payments)
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Superior Court of California, Metropolitan Division, Justice Building
1215 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Inside the building hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Walk-up payment window hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Installment Payments
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You may pay your fine in installments as agreed to by yourself and Revenue Recovery. If you fail to pay an installment on or before your due date, the full unpaid balance will become due immediately. If you are in default, you do not have to go back to the judge to see about paying your fine. You can work it out at Revenue Recovery without having to go back to Court.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What if I cannot afford to pay my fine?
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Fines are due on or before the date set by the court. Failure to pay your fine on time may result in the suspension of your driver’s license. You may request a financial re-evaluation or modification of payments by appearing at the Revenue Recovery Division. No extensions will be granted by telephone. For further information, contact Revenue Recovery.
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What do I do if I am in default on making my fine payments?
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If you fail to pay an installment on or before your due date, the full unpaid balance will become due immediately. If you are in default, you do not have to go back to the judge to see about paying your fine. You can work it out at Revenue Recovery without having to go back to Court.
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What happens if I fail to pay my vehicle code traffic fine?
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If you fail to pay your fine, your driver's license will be suspended. Your license will remain suspended until you pay the fine in full plus any fines that are assessed. If you are caught driving on a suspended license, the police will impound your car for a minimum of 30 days in addition to the penalty for failure to pay your original fine.
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What happens if I violate those terms of my probation related to fine payment?
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If you fail to comply with the terms of your probation, three events may occur:
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- You may have your probation revoked;
- A warrant may be issued for your arrest; and/or
- Your driving privileges may be suspended.
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