DPL - Fines & Fees

Fines & Fees

Fines for Adult and Teen Materials

Fines are assessed at $0.10 per day per item excluding holidays, maxing out at $2.00 per incident.
If an item is renewed after it is overdue and then is kept out past due again, the fines may exceed $2.00 for an individual item.
A 7-day grace period exists beyond the due date. Cumulative fines will be applied on the eighth day.
Items that are lost or kept for 42 days past their due date are charged the full replacement cost plus a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee. Replacement items are not accepted in lieu of payment.

Fines for Juvenile Materials

No daily late fines are accrued through the first 41 days.
Items that are lost or kept for 42 days past their due date are charged the full replacement cost plus a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee. Replacement items are not accepted in lieu of payment.

Damaged Items

Items are charged a full replacement cost and a $5.00 non-refundable processing fee. Replacement items are not accepted in lieu of payment.

Unique Management Services (UMS)

Accounts that owe $50 or more from fines and fees will be sent to Unique Management Services, a material recovery agency used by Deschutes Public Library. With the exception of Internet access, library services will not be available once an account is sent to UMS.
Accounts sent to Unique Management Services will be charged the amount owed the library plus a $10.00 non-refundable fee.
Access to library services will be restored once the account is paid in full and there is a zero balance.
If materials are not returned and payment is not made, these accounts are credit reported at 4 months to the national credit agencies; EquiFax, TransUnion, and Experian.

Disputing Fines and Fees

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