Add Edit Fines and Record Payments

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You can assign fines to library materials and resource items. Destiny tracks the status of the fine until it is paid.

Note: You can add fines in Library Manager and Destiny Resource Manager

Add a Fine

Follett recommends searching by barcode to ensure you find the correct patron.

  1. Select Circulation > Fines.
  2. In the Find Patron field, type a patron name or barcode, and then click Go. A list of patrons appears.
  3. Select the patron you want.
  4. To add a fine, click Add Fine. The Add Fine page appears.
  5. Click the Reason drop-down to select the reason for the fine.
  6. (Optional) To add a new Fine Type, click Other… and complete the steps in Manage Fine Types.
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  8. type or scan the resource you want in to find, and click Go.
  9. Select from the resource list.
  10. In the Amount field, type the fine amount.
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  12. In the Fine Note field, enter details if needed.
  13. Click Save. The receipt appears.

Edit a Fine

  1. On the Fines page, find the resource you want.
  2. To edit a fine, click . The Edit Fine page appears.
  3. Make changes accordingly, and then click Save.

    Note: On the Edit Fine page, you can either waive or pay an individual fine. You can also update the Fine Note field.

  4. and click Yes in the confirmation pop-up
  1. To refund a credit, click Update.
  2. To delete a fine, click . Follow prompts accordingly.

If your Destiny Administrator selects the option to Allow fines to be paid/waived at any site, you can pay, waive and issue refunds for off-site fines as well.

Note: You can only manage copy specific fines for schools within your district.