Fees On Unpaid Lake Co. Fines To Be Waived During Week In Sept.

LAKE COUNTY, IL -- If you have interest and collection fees mounting on unpaid criminal and traffic tickets, listen up. The Lake County Circuit Clerk's Office in coordination with the Lake County State's Attorney's Office will be holding Lake County Amnesty Week starting on Monday, Sept. 24, and continuing through Friday, Sept. 28. During that week, all collection fees and accrued interest will be waived on any past due fines owed for criminal and traffic matters in Lake County, according to a news release.

Last year, over $165,000 in collection and interest fees were waived for participants. Also, 450 cases were closed during the week period, according to authorities.

Full or partial payment will be accepted either over the phone or at any of Lake County's branch court locations. Offices are open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Lake County court branches are located at:

• Lake County Building Main Office, 18 N. County Street, Waukegan, 847-377-3380
• Mundelein Branch Court, 105 East Route 83, 847-377-3300
• Park City Branch Court, 301 Greenleaf Street, Park City, 847-377-3500
• Round Lake Branch Court, 1792 Nicole Lane, Round Lake Beach, 847-377-3400

More via the Lake County Circuit Clerk website

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