Patron Fines

Patron fines are calculated based on your system preferences.

Get there: More > Administration > Patrons and Circulation > Circulation and fines rules

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
- 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
- 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'