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Can't Afford to Pay Fine: Traffic and Other Infractions (Court Order)

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2025

This form is a court order that tells you what the judge decided about your request regarding a fine from a traffic or other infraction case. It explains if you can lower the fine, set up a payment plan, get more time, or do community service instead of paying.

The court describes it as: States the trial court's decision in your infraction case regarding your request for a lower fine, a payment plan, more time to pay, and/or community service.

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where you asked the court for help paying a fine you owe. The court uses it to officially record its decision about your request.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form?
This is a Court Order that shows the judge's decision about your request to pay a fine. It is titled 'Can't Afford to Pay Fine: Traffic and Other Infractions.'
Who fills out this form?
The court fills out this form. It is signed by the Judge or Judicial Officer.
What happens if the request is denied?
If the request is denied, the order will state that you must pay the full cost of what you owe by a certain date.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2025.

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