Fullerton Police Dept DUI Restitution
The following FAQs will help to answer some of your questions about your citation.


Frequently asked questions:
 
Why did I receive a bill from the City of Fullerton for restitution? 
 
   •	You were under the influence of an illegal drug and as the driver of a vehicle who intentionally or negligently caused 
        an incident requiring emergency response by the Fullerton Police Department, or  
   •	The Fullerton Police Department responded to a complaint of disturbance at your residence.
 
What am I being billed for?
  
   •	Costs related to the actual emergency response by police officers and support services to an incident, or 
   •	Costs associated with additional police responses to a complaint of disturbance.

How is the amount determined?
  
   •	Hourly costs are determined through percent averages of police patrol costs and supportive services based on a yearly 
        fiscal City budget as of July 1.  
   •	All time recorded for all officers and supportive services involved in the incident are recoverable.
  
What gives you the right to pass on this cost to me?
  
   •	Government Code Section 53150 which provides for Cities to recover costs associated with Emergency Response.
  
I didn’t ask you to come so I do I still have to pay for this?
  
   •	Yes.
  
I have not been to court yet so do I still have to pay this bill?
  
   •	Yes.  These charges due and payable and are independent of the current status of any court proceedings. 
 
The Judge dropped my case.  Do I still have to pay this bill?
  
   •	Yes.  These charges due and payable and are independent of the outcome of any court rulings.
  
Can I appeal the citation?
  
   •	Yes, if one or more of the below applies:   
        o	You were not under the influence of an illegal substance when your actions attributed to the cause of the accident.  
        o	You were not the driver of the vehicle at the time of the accident.  
        o	The police report did not attribute your actions to be a contributing factor towards the cause of the accident.  
        o	You do not own the property where a complaint of disturbance was reported.
  
How do I submit an appeal?
  
   •	If you meet one or more of the qualifications for appeal, please click here XXX and complete a request form.
  
I cannot afford to pay this amount.  Will you negotiate a lesser amount?
  
   •	No.
 
Will you allow me to set up a payment plan?
  
   •	Under some circumstances, yes we will allow a payment plan to be set up. 

How do I set up a payment plan?
  
   •	Remit payment of $100 or 10% of invoice amount together with a Request for Payment Plan form (click here) and send to: 
 
   Fullerton Police Department
   237 West Commonwealth Avenue
   Fullerton  CA 92832-1881
 
If I don’t pay this bill, what will happen?
  
   •	Failure to pay amount owed could result in:  
        o	Additional fees/costs may be incurred.  
        o	Legal action may taken to recover costs and legal expenses
        o	Franchise Tax Intercept