Fine Option Program

The Fine Option program is not an alternative to sentencing, but gives people the opportunity to settle fines by doing unpaid, supervised community service work, rather than paying in cash. The Ministry works with Town Councils, First Nations communities, local non-profit organizations or an individual to administer the Fine Option program in the community under a contractual agreement. These organizations or individuals, called Fine Option Agencies, assign suitable community service work to people who register to settle fines under the program. The Agencies also advise the court of the outcome of the assignment.

The Fine Option Program allows for settling fines under a long list of legislation and accompanying regulations.

At the present time Saskatchewan has agreements with Alberta and Manitoba that allow some out-of-province fines to be worked off in another province. The program is open only to the individual who received the fine, and does not apply to companies or corporations.

More information about who is eligible to register for the program, what fines can be settled through the program, and other questions, can be found in the Common Questions section of the website.