Court offers residents a chance at a fresh start

The 29th District Court

Residents with old court fines hanging over their heads will soon have a chance to clear the slate at a reduced cost. The 29th District Court has announced a special Amnesty Program that will run from September 2 through September 30, 2025.The program is designed to help people resolve unpaid tickets or fines by waiving added penalties such as default fees, late fees, and warrant fees. Participants will only need to pay the original fine, plus a $45 clearance fee that cannot be waived. Warrants tied to those cases will also be lifted once the balance is paid.
Court officials say the initiative is not only a benefit to residents but also a practical step to reduce the court’s backlog of cases.
“This is truly a win-win,” officials explained. “People get the chance to take care of old fines at a much lower cost, and the court is able to close cases without expensive enforcement or collection efforts.”The program is open to anyone with a past-due payable violation, but eligibility must be confirmed by contacting the court. After the September deadline, the court says it will return to aggressive enforcement, which could mean reinstated fees and other collection actions.
Payments can be made in person with cash, credit card (a 4% service fee applies), certified check, or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted.Residents interested in taking advantage of the program should contact the 29th District Court at (734) 722-5220 or visit www.cityofwayne.com/200/29th-District-Court