62-B and 63rd District Courts announce warrant, traffic and parking tickets waiver program
The 62-B District Court in Kentwood and the 63rd District Court have announced a waiver program for individuals to comply with court orders by settling debts without further penalty or incarceration.
The program addresses outstanding warrants for non-compliance with a court order of fines, fees, court costs and any outstanding traffic or parking tickets that have gone into default or suspension. The program is effective March 1-31, 2019.
“The waiver program gives people who have outstanding fines, fees, and court costs an opportunity to more reasonably resolve their business with the court,” said Chief Judge Sara J. Smolenski. “...The program allows for payment plans to resolve their debts to the court without the worry of incarceration. This is a great program and people who qualify should jump at it.”
The courts guarantee that those who pay in full will not be jailed because of the late payment. If the account is paid in full, the courts will waive all court-imposed late fees or warrant fees except the $45 License Suspension Reinstatement Fees.
If an individual is unable to pay in full, but makes a significant payment, the courts will work with the individual to set up a new payment plan for the outstanding balance and they will not be jailed. Existing driver’s license suspension will not be lifted until the account is paid in full.
Payments must be made by contacting the 62-B at 616-698- 9310 or 63rd at 616-632-7770 for more info.
New e-file system provides transparency, access to labor dispute cases
To improve efficiency and public access, and bring greater transparency, (Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs) LARA’s Bureau of Employment Relations (BER) and Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) have launched the public-facing component of the new e-File system. MERC resolves labor disputes involving public and private sector employers, unions, and employees by appointing mediators, arbitrators and fact finders, as well as adjudicating unfair labor practice cases.
“This technology not only makes it easier for employers and employees to file cases with the Commission, but now it allows the general public easier access to view this information,” said LARA Director Orlene Hawks. “This... is in direct line with Governor Whitmer’s commitment to make state government information more accessible.”
Now, all residents are able to search and view information on any pending or disposed MERC case. Initiation of new cases – or submission of materials for existing cases – can be done completely online.
MERC e-File will provide a variety of search tools, services and case processing enhancements to users. Visit www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-89334_17485---,00.html
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