HELENA — On Thursday, August 31, the Lewis and Clark County Justice Court and Helena Municipal Court are teaming up to host a “Food for Fines” event.
“This is the first one. I decided to try it. See if we can help people satisfy their fines and do something good for the community at the same time,” said Justice of Peace, Michael G. Swingley.
From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., non-perishable food donations will be accepted at Van’s Thriftway and the county courthouse.
Defendants can donate food items and receive $5 of credit per item.
They can donate a maximum of 20 items for a maximum of $100 worth of credit.
Fine credits will be honored in the courts of Justice of Peace Michael G. Swingley and Mark V. Piskolich and municipal court Judge Anne Peterson.
Credits can be used toward any misdemeanor crime fine, excluding restitution balances.
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