Payment Plan Options

If you have past due court costs and fines due to the state of Iowa, the Finance and Collections Office offers a variety of options for you to pay off those fines.

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This office also may be able to help you receive your driver’s license if it is suspended due to nonpayment of these fines.

Options

Monthly payments
Wage assignments
Debit/credit card payments

are the three available payment plan options. Please contact the Finance and Collections Office at 641-939-8207 to discuss the best payment option suited for your situation.

Wage Assignments

Wage assignment is a way to make your monthly payments by allowing your employer to deduct the payment amount from your wages. This process is as easy as providing employer information and signing a payment plan.

FAQs

I have past due fines. How can I get on a payment plan?

There several different options for payment plans. Please call the Finance and Collections Office at 641-939-8207 to schedule an appointment, where we will discuss what options are best suited for you.

Monthly payments, wage assignments and debit/credit card payments are options for payments.

What if I am on disability?

The Finance and Collections Office will work with you on a case-by-case basis. We will strive to make something work for you.

Call 641-939-8207 to schedule an appointment to discuss your options.

I live out of state but have past due fines in Iowa. What options do I have?

If your past due fines are or have suspended your driver's license in your home state, you will need to either:
1: Pay them in full, which will lift the suspension on your driver's license
2: Make payments on the fines

If you choose to make payments, the suspension will not be lifted until the fines are paid in full.

We do not offer County Attorney Pay Plans or driver's license reinstatement plans to out-of-state drivers.

Can I have my employer take money out of my check to pay my fines?

Yes. The Finance and Collections Office requires at least $50 per month, but you may choose to have a higher amount deducted from your check every month.

Wage assignment paperwork is filled out and filed with the Clerk of Court. The Clerk of Court mails the order to deduct from your wages to your employer.

How do I know if my employer is taking my wages out for payment of fines?

Your check stub should reflect the deduction. You may want to speak with your payroll department to make sure that the deductions are being made.

How do I stop the wage assignment once the fines are paid in full?

The Finance and Collections Office will keep track of the amount you owe and will notify your employer to stop the wage assignment when the fines are paid in full.

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Contact Us

Sheriff Office

Physical Address

Law Enforcement Center, 1116 14th Avenue
Eldora, IA 50627

Directions

Phone: 641-939-8189

Fax: 641-939-8249

Hours

Monday - Friday
08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Staff

Karla Gear

Finance and Collections Supervisor

Phone : (641) 939-8207

Dave McDaniel

Sheriff

Phone : (641) 939-8189

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Additional Contact Information

Toll Free: 800-568-4373

After Hours Fax: 641-939-8209

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