We received a summons for Collection Court. What should I do?
(a) Contact the Collections/Juvenile Dept. to set up a payment
      arrangement or
(b) Attend the Collection Court hearing.

I missed my Collection Court Hearing, What will happen now?
(a) If it is your first notice for Collection court, contact the
      Collections Dept./Juvenile Dept to make payment arrangement
      immediately to avoid a second notice.
(b) After a second notice is issued and arrangements are not made
      and you do not appear in court, your Driver's License could be
      suspended until all pending cases are paid in full.

How do I set up payment arrangements?
Appear in person at the Collection Dept. or Juvenile Dept and provide a Florida I.D. The contract signer must be at least 18 years of age.

My Driver's License has been suspended, how do I get it reinstated?
In order to reinstate a Driver's License, court fees on all outstanding cases must be paid in full. At that time, the Collection Dept. will issue a release and the guarantor is responsible for taking it to the DMV to have their Driver's License reinstated.

Do I have to come to court with my child?
YES. The Clerk's office cannot excuse anyone from a subpoena or a summons.

Am I responsible for my child's criminal activities?
YES, until they are 18 years old.

Can I pay my child's restitution and or court fees at the South County Annex Courthouse in St. Lucie West or the Main Courthouse on 2nd Street in Fort Pierce?
NO. All Juvenile fees must be paid at (or mailed to)

Clerk of Court, Juvenile Department
435 N. 7th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

What forms of payment do you accept?
Cash, Cashier's Check, Money Order, and Credit Card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express).

Do you accept personal checks?
NO.

Can I mail my payment for restitution and or court fees?
YES, if paying by cashier's check or money order. Make checks payable to:

Clerk of Court
435 N. 7th Street
Fort Pierce, FL 34950

Can anyone see my child's juvenile records?
NO, however a parent, legal guardian, child's attorney, law enforcement official, or the armed forces may obtain information with proper identification and/or a release signed by the child.