About Fine Options

An option built around
community service.

Fine Options gives eligible participants a way to settle court-assessed fines by completing community service with approved organizations.

The program connects participants with local placements and helps track eligible community service hours through to settlement.

What the program does

A practical alternative.

Participants register using their notice of fine and surcharge or notice of conviction, before the default date.

Fine Options works with approved community organizations and helps participants connect with a suitable placement.

Community service hours are recorded by the placement organization and applied toward the eligible fine balance.

Once the required hours are verified, Fine Options completes the settlement process with the appropriate court.

$15.70

The current Saskatchewan minimum wage used to calculate hours.

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Local Fine Options offices: Regina, Saskatoon, Moose Jaw and Prince Albert.

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The person who received the fine. The program does not apply to companies or corporations.

Who it serves

The court determines whether a fine is eligible. Fine Options then helps with registration, placement and tracking.

Adults assessed by the court may be eligible.
Youth under 18 may work off eligible provincial or municipal fines, but not Criminal Code or federal fines.
Saskatchewan has agreements with Alberta and Manitoba that allow some out-of-province fines to be worked off.
Participants can name preferred partner agencies when they register. Placement depends on availability and each agency’s requirements.

Fine Options Saskatchewan

Check your eligibility or contact the Fine Options office nearest you.

A practical community-based option for eligible fines in Saskatchewan.