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1. What fine amounts are included in a County Attorney Pay Plan (CAPP)?

Only the fines that are suspending your driver’s license are included in a CAPP.

2. What if I owe a Civil Penalty?

We can include the Civil Penalty amount into the payment plan.

This amount will be paid first and then the payments will be paid towards the fines that are suspending your driver’s license.

3. Do I need insurance in order to enroll in a CAPP?

Yes. If you do not own a car or you are choosing not to drive, you will need to obtain a non-owner/driver policy.

If you are required by the Iowa Department of Transportation to have high risk insurance (SR22), we must have proof of that policy as well.

4. How long before I will get my license?

It may take up to two weeks before the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) will notify you that you can get your driver’s license.

Once the CAPP is filed with the Clerk of Court and the plan is set up, they will notify the Iowa DOT. The Iowa DOT will then notify you via U.S. postal service.

It is imperative that the Iowa DOT has your current and correct address.

5. What is the minimum amount of money I have to pay per month?

The Finance and Collections Office requires 10% of the total fines (including civil penalty, if necessary) that are suspending your driver’s license, as well as a $50 down payment to start the program.

Once this payment has been received, the CAPP will be filed with the Clerk of Court. The Finance and Collections Office will then require $50 per month minimum payments until the fines are paid in full.

6. How important is it that I make my monthly payments?

Once you sign the payment agreement, you are required to make your monthly payments. If you do not, the Finance and Collections Office may file a payment plan default and you will then lose your driver’s license again.