"Operation Green Light” is in Full Effect…

Lake County Circuit Clerk Erin Cartwright Weinstein, in conjunction with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Michael G. Nerheim announces, “Operation Green Light”

Waukegan, IL - Drivers with outstanding fines and costs for traffic violations in Lake County, IL could be experiencing Christmas in July this summer. Erin Cartwright Weinstein, Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court and Michael G. Nerheim, Lake County State’s Attorney announced on June 7, 2017 that the Circuit Clerk’s Office and State Attorney’s Office will be joining together to have an amnesty week. 

The initiative offers participants the opportunity to pay off any outstanding traffic tickets at their original cost. Harris & Harris, the county’s collection agency, has agreed to waive their collection fees, and Lake County will waive accrued interest.  “I understand that fines can become costly, especially when older fines incur collection agency fees and accrue interest.  The point of Operation Green Light is to help people clear up their financial obligations and get back on the road.” said Erin Cartwright Weinstein. 

County officials said the incentive would help residents who have suspended licenses for outstanding tickets and fines work towards a better tomorrow. Lake County Board Member, Audrey Nixon, who recently passed away, was passionate about helping Lake County residents regain their driver’s license.  “Operation Green Light is our way of honoring Audrey Nixon’s legacy,” said Cartwright Weinstein. 

The Lake County Circuit Clerk and the State’s Attorney’s Office will be offering the Operation Green Light from 8:30am to 5:00pm July 17 – 21, 2017.  Operation Green Light payments can be made over the phone (see numbers below), and at any of our four court locations: Lake County Courthouse Main Office in Waukegan, Mundelein Branch Court, Park City Branch Court, or Round Lake Beach Branch Court.

“It is my hope that this program will allow people the opportunity to get their licenses back so they can get to work and avoid future penalties.” said Lake County State’s Attorney Michael G. Nerheim.

For more information, visit us at – www.lakecountycircuitclerk.org

Branch Information:

Lake County Courthouse – Main Branch         Mundelein Branch Court
18 N County St.                                                   105 IL-Route 83
Waukegan, IL 60085                                            Mundelein, IL 60060
847-377-3239                                                      847-377-3300
 
 
Park City Branch Court                                Round Lake Beach Branch Court
301 Greenleaf St.                                             1792 Nicole Lane
Park City, IL 60085                                           Round Lake Beach, IL 60073                   
847-377-3500                                                  847-377-3400