The Fines Enforcement Registry is offering some leeway to debtors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Those who owe money in unpaid fines but can demonstrate financial hardship due to COVID-19 are urged to contact the Registry.
The Registry will consider a payment plan over a longer period of time, with lower than usual minimum payments.
The contact numbers are 1300 650 235 or 9235 0235 for mobiles or via email at fines@justice.wa.gov.au
More fines information is also available at www.courts.justice.wa.gov.au
When you receive a fine by a court in Western Australia, you must deal with the matter immediately.
Unpaid fines may be referred to the Fines Enforcement Registry within 28 days.
You can contact the registry to also apply for or add cases to your current payment arrangement. You can also find out when your next payment is due or find details of your fine via the eCourts Portal.
On the eCourts Portal you will need to enter two of the following details, as well as your surname or organisation name to find your fine or infringement details:
- case number
- charge number
- infringement number
- customer reference number
- date of birth
The Fines Enforcement Registry can be contacted on 1300 650 235. Mobile and international callers can telephone 61 8 9235 0235, between 8.30 am to 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday (except public holidays), or email fines@justice.wa.gov.au.
Alternatively, queries can be made in person at your nearest Magistrates Court.