What could happen if you go to your court date but you can't pay your fines in the state of Georgia?

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First and foremost show up on the date of the hearing, without fail! Non appearance will only result in more serious charges and problems for a defendant.

There is no way to determine how the judge would rule on the matter.

In the majority of cases the defendant will be allowed to set up a payment schedule to repay the fines and court costs.

This compromise often comes with restrictions, such as the defendant only being able to drive to and from their place of employment and/or for reasons of neccessity (doctor appointments, grocery shopping, etc.).

The person license is usually not suspended as that would be counterproductive to any repayment agreement.

An entirely different scenario and set of problems would probably arise if the person does not have a regular source of income.

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Many judges will work out a payment schedule.

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