Pay 19th District Court Fines Without Late Fees: 7 Things to Know

DEARBORN, MI – Dearborn residents have a limited opportunity to pay outstanding fines and other court obligations without paying a late fee in 19th District court.

The 2016 Amnesty Program for all delinquent civil infraction tickets begins Monday.

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Unpaid tickets can accumulate additional default fees, late fees and warrant fees, which increase the original amount of the ticket.

The court continues to be committed to the efficient and effective collection of outstanding receivables, Chief Judge Sam Salamey said in a statement.

“At this time we believe it is in the best interest of all to provide citizens with an opportunity to resolve their outstanding tickets, avoid possible arrest and take advantage of the court waiving late penalties and fees,” Salamey said.

Here are seven things to know about the amnesty program:

• The program runs from Monday, March 28, to Friday, April 29.
• Amnesty applies only to those individuals who present themselves at the 19th District Court, 16077 Michigan Ave. The court is open for business from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• Included are all payable parking and traffic civil infraction tickets issued within the City of Dearborn.
• Under the program, individuals with arrest warrants for failure to appear in court on a civil infraction will have their outstanding warrant cancelled. These individuals may come to court without the fear of being arrested for their voluntary appearance.
• This is a one-time effort to clear a backlog of cases. Once free from the backlog, the court will continue to move more aggressively to enforce and collect on unpaid tickets, including all penalties and late fees.
• During the period of amnesty, the ticket will be reduced to the original fine plus the $45.00 driver license clearance fee, if applicable. Upon full payment, the court will notify the Secretary of State to lift the suspension.
• No payment plans are offered. All payments must be made by cash, certified check, money order or credit cards.

For more information on paying court fines, please contact the court at (313) 943-2060.