The City of Hamtramck and the 31st District Court are teaming up to offer a month long amnesty program titled, “Make It Right In May”.
This program, which runs through the month of May, is designed to encourage individuals and businesses to “make right” any outstanding violations they may have with the city or the court, according to organizers.
Under this first-time ever citywide program, the city and the court are reaching out to individuals and business owners who have outstanding issues such as, business licenses, dog licenses,
building permits/inspections, water bills, and income tax filings who may qualify for the amnesty program.
Those to whom this may apply can contact the appropriate city office at (313) 876-7700 to make payment on past due bills without penalty.
The 31st District Court part of the program includes all parking tickets, civil infractions and misdemeanor files with outstanding judgments through Dec. 31, 2012. The court will waive the $30 late fee, 20 percent penalty fee, bench warrant and show cause fee.
Court officials say this represents a significant savings for those individuals taking advantage of this program. This also includes misdemeanor files in warrant status. Payments must be made in full and personal checks will not be accepted.
For individuals unable to appear in court during regular business hours, the Hamtramck Police Department will participate in a “Safe Surrender” program on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Corinthian Baptist Church 1725 Caniff Street.
Individual who have been sentenced by the court and currently have a warrant for their arrest will have the $30 late fee, 20 percent penalty fee, bench warrant and show cause fee waived.
Individuals who have not been arraigned will be allowed to post a bond and be given a court date.
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