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In every legal process, efficient operation relies on the distribution of revenues, and Collier County is no exception. Whether it’s paying a filing fee for a civil case or settling fines for traffic violations, understanding the uses of your money helps to understand the charges.
When we think about the fines collected from traffic citations, it’s easy to assume that law enforcement agencies receive all or most of the revenue. The allocation of funds from traffic citations is more complex and diverse than this. Let’s look at the distribution of the civil penalty paid for a $113 seat belt violation.
– Crystal K. Kinzel, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller
