Been busted? Here’s a bargain

Broward offering amnesty for overdue court costs, fines

If you have unpaid traffic tickets, court costs, fines or fees, Broward County is offering amnesty for oneweek.

The Clerk of Circuit and County Court is launching Operation Green Light Broward, from Monday through Saturday.

Those convicted of felonies, misdemeanors and traffic infractions with costs that previously had been sent to a collection agency can make good on their debt and save up to 35 percent in late fees.

The offer is good no matter how long the fees have been outstanding, but the balance must be paid in full to receive the savings. Cash, money orders, cashier’s checks, personal checks, Visa and Mastercard will be accepted.

Payments can be made at all court houses Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 3:30p.m. On Saturday, only the Central Courthouse will be open, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fines and fees for felonies can be paid only at the Central Courthouse, 201 SE Sixth St., Room160, Fort Lauderdale.

Payments for misdemeanors will be accepted the Central Courthouse and at the North Satellite Courthouse, 1600W. Hillsboro Blvd., Deerfield Beach; the West Satellite Court house, 100N. Pine Island Road., Plantation; the South Satellite Courthouse, 3550Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.

Payments also can be made online at browardclerk.org, and through the U.S. mail, but must be postmarked by April 29.

Those who pay in full may also be eligible to have their driving privileges restored.

For more information, call 954-831-6565.

wkroustan@sunsentinel.com or 954-356-4303