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Clayton court modifies suspended‑sentence payment schedules, warns unpaid fines can lead to arrest warrants

September 15, 2025 | Clayton County State Court 304, Texas Courts, Judicial, Texas


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Clayton court modifies suspended‑sentence payment schedules, warns unpaid fines can lead to arrest warrants
During the Sept. 15 SSD calendar, the court reviewed longstanding unpaid fines, informed defendants of their amounts, and granted time‑limited payment modifications in many cases.

Judge Hayward stressed that suspended‑sentence and payment‑extension calendars exist for defendants who previously failed to pay fines and fees; she warned that, without timely payment by the modified deadline, the court will sign arrest warrants even for amounts of a few hundred dollars. The court’s staff attorney (miss Powell) took email addresses and set formal modification orders for those who requested short extensions. Examples recorded in court: a defendant with a $151.50 balance was given a two‑week extension to pay in person; others were given 60‑ or 90‑day modifications depending on amounts and circumstances.

The judge told defendants that license reinstatement and driver‑service matters are separate from court fines and urged people to prioritize payments to avoid arrest. The court instructed those receiving modifications to appear or pay in person at the clerk’s office (9151 Tara Boulevard) and to check their email for signed modification orders.

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