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AB177 and AB1869, which eliminate the collection of some Court, Probation, County and Booking Fees (AB177 effective January 1, 2022; AB1869 effective July 1, 2021), with no active collection of those fees; the court's Comprehensive Collection Program pursuant to Penal Code 1463.007 - cases assigned to the Merced Court Collections Division when monthly payments were ordered or when a defendant failed to appear or pay; a delinquent account not resolved by a payment arrangement subject to wage garnishments and bank levies through the Franchise Tax Board Court Ordered Debt Collection Program; payment online, by mail to Merced Superior Court – Collection, P.O. Box 3769, Merced, CA 95344, or in person by cash, check, cashier’s check, money order or credit card; financial hardship requests to reduce the fine, for more time to pay, an affordable monthly payment or community service (the MyCitations online tool for eligible infractions, not misdemeanor or felony fines and fees; form TR-320 by mail); and the offices' locations and hours.
California > Fifth Appellate District > Merced County > Superior Court of California, County of Merced
Important Notices The Governor has signed AB177 and AB1869, two bills (see below) which eliminate the collection of some Court, Probation, County and Booking Fees. Therefore, we will not be participating in any active collection processes of those fees. If you have any questions regarding your case and these fees, please contact the Collection Department at: Tel: (209) 725-4220 Email: Collections@mercedcourt.org The Governor has signed AB177, a bill which eliminates the collection of some Court and County Fees, effective January 1, 2022. More information about AB177 can be found here: Assembly Bill No. 177 The Governor has signed AB1869, a bill which eliminates the collection of some Probation Fees, County Fees, and Booking Fees effective July 1, 2021. Therefore, we will not be participating in any active collection processes of those fees. More information about AB1869 can be found here: Assembly Bill No. 1869 Collection Program Merced Superior Court operates a Comprehensive Collection Program pursuant to Penal Code 1463.007. Cases are assigned to the Merced Court Collections Division if you appeared in court and were ordered to make monthly payments. Cases are also assigned to the Merced Court Collection Division if you have failed to appear or failed to pay on your case. If you fail to resolve your delinquent account with us by setting up a payment arrangement, you may be subject to wage garnishments and bank levies through the Franchise Tax Board Court Ordered Debt Collection Program. For more information and assistance, you may contact the Merced Superior Court Collections by mail, telephone, fax or email. If you contact the Collections Division by mail, fax, or email, please be sure to include your name, date of birth and any case and/or account numbers you are inquiring about. Email : Collections@mercedcourt.org Tel: (209) 725-4220 Fax: (209) 725-4116 How Can I Pay? To Pay Online Payments can be made Online. To Pay by Mail Payments can be mailed to the Merced Superior Court Collection at the following address: Merced Superior Court – Collection P.O. Box 3769 Merced, CA 95344 Financial Hardship and Inability to Pay: If you have a financial hardship that prevents you from paying, you may request the court to reduce your fine amount, request additional time to pay, set an affordable monthly payment, or convert your fine to community service. You will be asked to provide financial documentation in support of your request. If you qualify, the court may reduce the amount you owe. Below is the form in which you may request an ability to pay determination. If you cannot afford to pay the full amount of a fine for an infraction offense (including most traffic tickets), you may ask the court to reduce the amount you owe. The easiest way to request a fine reduction is to use the Court’s new online request tool. The MyCitations online tool allows you to enter a plea and make ability to pay requests on eligible infractions without going to court. If your case is currently in collections and you cannot afford to pay your debt, you may still use MyCitations. Please note that fines and fees from a misdemeanor or felony offense are not eligible to request a reduction using MyCitations. Learn more about financial hardship and the ability to pay your fine. If you would like information about payment plans, click on the following form: MSC-TF-001 Advisement and Waiver of Rights and Plea TR-320 Can't Afford to Pay a Fine: Tell the trial court that you cannot afford to pay the fine in your infraction case, and ask for a lower fine, a payment plan, more time to pay, and/or community service. For traffic and other infractions, click on the following form: CTR-320 Can't Afford to Pay Fine Please mail the form and any supporting documentation to the following address: Merced Superior Court – Collection P.O. Box 3769 Merced, CA 95344 You may pay by cash, check, cashier’s check, money order or by credit card. Payments can be made online, by mail, or in person. Office Locations and Hours Old Merced Main Courthouse 627 W 21st Street Merced, CA 95340 Office Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:45 am - 3:00 pm Traffic Division 720 West 20th Street Merced, CA 95340 Office Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Ogletree Jr. Courthouse 2260 N. Street Merced, CA 95340 Office Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:45 am - 3:00 pm Los Banos - The Robert M. Falasco Justice Center 1159 "G" Street Los Banos, CA 93635 Office Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:45 am - 3:00 pm
Important Notices The Governor has signed AB177 and AB1869, two bills (see below) which eliminate the collection of some Court, Probation, County and Booking Fees. Therefore, we will not be participating in any active collection processes of those fees. If you have any questions regarding your case and these fees, please contact the Collection Department at: Tel: (209) 725-4220 Email: Collections@
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