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Authorization For Village Justice Court To Utilize GovPayNet (Government Payment Services, Inc.)

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Inline resolution2017-04-20#12-2017
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Authorization For Village Justice Court To Utilize GovPayNet (Government Payment Services, Inc.)

Resolution #12-2017 — 2017-04-20

WHEREAS

  • in the course of adjudication of vehicle and traffic cases the Village of Red Hook Justice Court levies fines on defendants
  • the defendants have a duty to pay these fines based at the direction of the Judge, either on the night of the court session (cash or credit card) or in an installment plan approach, as assigned by the court
  • the Justice, his staff and the Mayor have reviewed a third party payment option offered by GovPayNet that enables defendants to pay the fine on line and this system comports with New York State rules and regulations; and the review, approval and processing of payments resides within the Court staff, not general Village staff
  • the GovPayNet system is web based, does not tie in to any Village software, is secure and does not create any costs or liability to the Village and fees are only incurred by the Defendant

RESOLVED

  • the Village Board will authorize the Village Justice to set up and utilize the services of GovPayNet, upon approval by counsel after a review of the participation agreement.