Fayette County extends fine payment program that forgives penalties

FAYETTE COUNTY, Ky. (WTVQ) – The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff, with approval from the Fayette District Court Judges, has announced an extension of the fine payment program.

As ordered by Fayette District Court General Order 2021-1, any defendant with outstanding process from the Show Cause/Fine Payment docket may contact the Sheriff’s Office to pay their fine without penalty.

The original program ran through August 31 and has been extended through October 31.

“The Fine Payment Program was a success over the summer, helping Fayette County citizens resolve legal problems due to nonpayment of fines. We thank our Fayette District Judges for seeing the value in this program and allowing it to con tinue. The Office of the Fayette County Sheriff stands ready to help any individual that qualifies for the program,” said Sheriff Kathy Witt.

Any individual may contact the Office of the Fayette County S eriff by phone at (859) 252-1771 to find out the amount of their fine.

No payments can be accepted over the phone, and individuals must visit the Fayette District Court to pay in person.

An Office of Sheriff employee will escort the individual to t he Clerk’s Office to ensure the payment is processed and the warrant is rescinded. Only full payments will be accepted.