[Koha-bugs] [Bug 2720] Fines that debar automatically, should undebar automatically when paid.

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http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=2720

Kyle M Hall <kyle at bywatersolutions.com> changed:

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--- Comment #4 from Kyle M Hall <kyle at bywatersolutions.com> ---
> Automatic debarment happens only through overdue triggers. Fines may block
> certain actions, but those checks are made based on the fine amount and
> fine-related system preferences ( OPACFineNoRenewals, maxoutstanding, 
> noissuescharge). Unless I'm missing something?
> 
> Will this affect the suspension in days feature? Will the debarred column in
> the borrowers table stop being used, and all checks for patron debarment be
> referred to this new table? Is this going to significantly affect
> performance?
> 
> If we keep borrowers.debarred, I suppose checkout performance doesn't have
> to be affected. I am concerned that this is going to slow down check-in.
> Upon each check-in Koha will have to query the borrower_debarment table to
> see if the patron should have the restriction removed?

I would say we keep borrowers.debarred, but convert it to a boolean value. We
can then have that value updated each time the debarments table is altered. I
believe we will then need a nightly cronjob to remove expired debarments and
update borrowers.debarred.

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