Fine Option Orders FAQ
How many hours of community service will I have to do?
If you are given a fine option order to convert your SPER fine and costs into
hours of community service, you will be required to perform 1 hour of unpaid
community service for every $15.00.
Can I apply for a Fine Option Order if I reside outside of Queensland?
No. You must be a resident of Queensland to apply to have your fine converted
to unpaid community service.
Can I fulfil the requirement of my Fine Option Order anywhere in Queensland?
You are required to report to a Queensland Corrective Services (QCS) Office
nearest to where you reside, at which point you will be directed to a suitable
project.
I'm on a Fine Option Order and I'm moving: what do I need to do?
You should notify SPER of your change of address. You must also notify the
QCS Office you have been advised to report to of your change of address within
2 business days. Failure to do so could result in the revocation of your Fine
Option Order.
Can I make part payments while on a Fine Option Order?
Any payments you make while performing community service will not automatically
be disbursed to your Fine Option Order debts. You should contact QCS and SPER
if you wish to make payments.
What if my circumstances have changed and I can now afford to pay?
If you can pay in full, contact QCS for a payout figure and then contact SPER
to make your payments.
Please note: Depending on your outstanding fines with SPER money paid may not be paid (disbursed) to the debts covered by your Fine Option Order(s).
If you cannot pay in full and wish to enter into an Instalment Plan, contact QCS to advise them of your change of circumstances.
Can I apply for a Fine Option Order once Queensland Police have arrested
me?
No. If you are arrested on a Warrant of Arrest and Imprisonment, your only
options are to serve the time in prison, or pay the fine (plus costs) in full.
