It's why Scott ran. He had a pay-up or else warrant.
He didn't want to go back to the cage that day.
And the failure to pay penalty fees I believe made up over half of what he owed at about 18k. He originally had paid about 7k...Then got way behind due to all the court penalties and lack of money for whatever reason.
He was never going to get out of debt.
I'm surprised none of the resident bootlickers have suggested the cop did him a favor by releasing him from the obligation.