Patron Fines
Patron fines are calculated based on your system preferences.
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Get there: More > Administration > Patrons and Circulation > Circulation and fines rules
Viewing Patron Accounts
- Click on the 'Fines' tab under the patron information on the left
- You will see the patron's account information
- In addition to overdue fines, replacement costs for lost items, account management fees and other library specific fees will show on the account
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TIP: Marking an item Lost via the edit item page will automatically put a fine on the patron's record for the replacement cost of the item
- To pay fines, click the 'Pay fines' tab
- Each charge gives you a menu which lets you decide whether to mark items paid or not
- By choosing 'Paid' the system assumes that a full payment is being made
- Payments will appear on the Account tab
- You can also create manual invoices/charges or apply manual credits to patron's accounts
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TIP: If you create a manual credit, be aware that it won't be applied to any particular lost or late item
- To create a manual invoice, click the 'Create manual invoice' tab
- Enter in the information related to the charge you're adding
- The new charge will appear on the 'Account' tab
- Manual invoices can be paid the same way as automatic fines, by clicking on 'Pay fines'