Hamilton County Commissioners conduct business during a commission meeting in this file photo.
Residents seeking to pay property taxes or fees to Criminal Court with plastic will soon see a boost in convenience and savings.
Under a contract with LexisNexis VitalCheck Network, Criminal Court Clerk Gwen Tidwell said Wednesday, her office will be able to accept payments online for the first time. Currently, residents can only pay court fees in person during office hours or over phone — and the office does not accept personal checks.
“I don’t know if it will actually increase payments, but it will certainly increase convenience for [residents],” Tidwell said.
Hamilton County commissioners unanimously voted to approve the contract Wednesday at a regular meeting. Joe Graham, the body’s Finance Committee chairman, said the move was a good deal for taxpayers and government offices.
The new contract will allow residents to pay with a debit card, an e-check or a credit card — although processing fees will apply.