Fines to be paid in litter pickup program in Liberty

LIBERTY — Township police and Girard Municipal Court Judge Michael Bernard have come up with a plan that will allow those convicted of minor crimes and traffic offenses to work off some of those fines in sweat instead of dollars.

Police Chief Richard Tisone said the new program will allow many of those passing through the court to then pass through the township, roll up their sleeves and make the area a little more beautiful for residents.

“This is basically a program where, through the court and probation department, we can bring people convicted of traffic offenses and misdemeanor criminal offenses back to the township to complete various tasks,” he said. “The individual will then see a reduction in their fines.”

Tisone said each hour worked by a person in the program will equal a $10 reduction in the fines owed to the court.

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