To reduce our paper consumption, SCPL does not mail notices for overdues. When patrons check-out, they receive a date due slip which lists all items and due dates for that check-out. Patrons are responsible for either returning or renewing all items by the due date. However, patrons can sign up for courtesy reminders via email.
Email Notices
As a courtesy, SCPL send email notices to remind patrons to return items before they are due and to notify patrons of items needing to be returned once they become overdue and are accruing fines. Patrons should keep staff notified of any changes to an email address in order to continue to receive current information about their accounts. Failure to receive an email notice will not mitigate overdue fines.
Billing Notices
If items become 90 days overdue, the items are automatically billed to the patron with a $2 processing fee. An automatic billing notice is printed and mailed to the patron. If the patron returns the items, the $2 processing fee will be waived for each item, and the overdue fee will be either $10 or the cost of the item, whichever is cheaper. In addition, there is a $50 cap for overdue fines on each account. This cap does not include replacement costs and processing fees for items not returned.