Fines and Penalties
This section provides information to help you understand:
- how the Department of Justice deals with fines
- how the infringements system works
- the consequences that occur if fines are not paid, including warrants enforced by the Sheriff's Operations
- the penalty interest rate that applies to outstanding fines.
If property is used to commit a crime, or if it is obtained during a crime, it can be confiscated by the Asset Confiscation Operations and offered up for sale at an auction. This section also outlines the process by which assets are confiscated and auctioned.