Unpaid fines are subject to delinquency and default fees (see 18 U.S. Code § 3612 ). Interest also will accrue on fines in excess of $2,500. In addition, fines in default will be transferred to the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury) for collection per the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996. Treasury will attempt to collect the debt by mail, private collection agency, credit bureau reporting, wage garnishment and/or tax refund offset. Treasury will add additional fees to the amount due.
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