July 23, 2025
The City of Lawrence Municipal Court is holding the third annual School Supplies for Fines program, starting July 23 and running through August 23. This program is designed to help individuals with outstanding fines while supporting local school children and families.
Participants can purchase $15 worth of new school supplies from the approved supply list below and bring them to the Lawrence Municipal Court along with the receipt to get $50 credited towards a traffic infraction and/or parking fines.
- Pencil box
- Washable markers (thick; Classic 8-pack)
- 24-pack Crayola Crayons
- #2 Pencils
- Colored pencils
- Highlighters
- Scissors
- Spiral notebooks (wide or college rule)
- Shaving cream foam (unscented)
- Cotton balls
- Play doh (regular sized containers)
- Ziploc bags (gallon and quart size)
- Fragrance-free baby wipes
- Kleenex
- Refillable water bottles
- Plain white unwaxed paper plates (salad or dinner size)
- Backpacks
The donations will only apply to existing court fines, not potential future fines. Individuals can also choose to donate toward fines on another person’s account. Please note: Downtown meter citations issued after January 1, 2025, are excluded from this promotion.
Please contact the Municipal Court at 785-832-6190 for more information or questions about the program.
Media Contact: City Communications, citycommunications@lawrenceks.org
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