If You Can't Pay a Fine in Wheeler County (TX): Payment Plans, Community Service, Waivers, and Risks of Nonpayment
Can't pay a fine in full in Wheeler County? You have options—but act early so the court has a plan on file.
Wheeler County offers several alternatives to paying everything at once. For fine-only cases, you can set up a payment plan and pay in installments instead of one lump sum. Texas residents may be able to work off the balance through community service. And if community service would create an undue hardship and you're indigent or lack sufficient resources, you may qualify for a partial or full waiver of the fine and costs. One thing to watch: once payments extend past 30 days after the judgment, a $15 time-payment fee kicks in.
Convicted of a fine-only offense? Wheeler County says you're entitled to a payment plan. This lets you pay off the fine and costs in installments - helpful if you can't cover the full amount up front.
Watch your timing. If any amount is paid more than 30 days after the judgment, Wheeler County adds a $15.00 time-payment fee.
Community service is another way to handle what you owe - but Wheeler County limits this option to Texas residents only. If you qualify, you can work off your balance instead of paying cash.
The credit rate: at least $100 for every 8 hours of community service you complete. That credit applies directly toward your assessed amount.
If community service would impose an undue hardship and you're indigent or lack sufficient resources to pay, you may qualify for a waiver - partial or full - of the fine and costs.
Don't ignore your balance or miss deadlines without contacting the court. Wheeler County warns that if you fail to pay on time - or fail to make alternate arrangements - a warrant may be issued for your arrest.
Warning: If you don’t make payments or set up arrangements, your case may be sent to collections, and additional fees will be added.
Next Steps Contact
- ✓ Call 806-826-5537 and ask which court office or clerk handles payment arrangements
- ✓ Ask what you need to do to set up a payment plan with designated intervals
- ✓ If you’re a Texas resident, ask how to enroll in community service to satisfy the assessed amount
- ✓ If you can’t pay and community service would be a hardship, ask about filing for an indigency-based waiver
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