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Please be advised: The Court will be closed on Monday, June 20th, 2022. The Court will reopen on Tuesday, June 21st, 2022 at 8:30 am. If you'd like to make a payment please visit our payment website at 17districtcourtpay.com .
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PLEASE BE ADVISED: On October 1, 2021 the Secretary of State cancelled many suspensions as a result of new legislation. If you want to find out if your suspension has been cancelled, you may obtain a copy of your Driving Record from the Secretary of State. Any fines and Costs that were issued by the 17th District Court and remain outstanding will not be waived by the court.
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If you are a landlord or tenant with questions about evictions, funding for back rent, or legal aid, please visit our Landlord-Tenant webpage by clicking here.
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If you are interested in setting aside a conviction, Court Staff is here to help you. Please appear In Person at the court to file your motion to set aside conviction.If you'd like legal help to set aside your conviction Click HERE.
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Do you have a traffic ticket that you received in Redford that you'd like to Dispute? Please try our Online Dispute Resolution Tool by clicking here.
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Have you received a ticket from the Redford Building Department? If your ticket has been filed with the Court, you will need to resolve the matter through the 17th District Court. Please contact a clerk for more information.
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Would you like to make a payment for your court fees? Please visit 17districtcourtpay.com
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Would you like to schedule your hearing by ZOOM? We can do that! Please fill out the MC 505 form and email it to a clerk! Click HERE
Please also review your Advice of Rights prior to your court date here.
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Did you know that most of our online services can be accessed 24 hours using our Kiosk? Stop by the 17th District Court's vestibule to try it out.
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Turn in Policy: If a Bench Warrant has been issued for your arrest, you must turn yourself in at the court. A judge is available for turn ins on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:30 am. If a judge is unavailable when you appear at the court, we will schedule your hearing for another day.
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To Contact a Criminal Clerk: criminalclerk17thdc@gmail.com
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To Contact a Civil Clerk: civilclerk17thdc@gmail.com
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The 17th District Court is operating in a limited access format, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:15 pm. Feel free to call our main line at (313) 387 - 2790 or check in on our Kiosk located in the vestibule of the new courthouse.
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The Court is handling cases and taking in-person payments during normal business hours. Please contact a clerk for more information.
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If you have received a notification in the mail regarding a tax garnishment issued by the 17th District Court against you, your taxes may be garnished by the court for unpaid court fines and costs. The tax garnishment will remain in effect until your fines and costs are paid in full.
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***If you've received a traffic citation, you must respond to the ticket within 14 days***
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The 17th District Court is NOT currently participating in an Amnesty Program. A flyer is currently circulating on the internet but it is Fake News.
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If you'd like to look up a 17th District Court record please click HERE.
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Are you seeking legal assistance?
The Counsel & Advocacy Law Line (CALL) is a division of Lakeshore Legal Aid. CALL offers an attorney-staffed telephone hotline providing advice, brief service, and referrals to seniors and other low-income people.
Eligible clients receive immediate legal advice and brief services, and ineligible callers are offered private bar and social service referrals. CALL attorneys regularly handle consumer, education, employment, and health and housing disputes; secure and protect public benefits; assist with driver license restoration; and guide self-represented litigants through domestic, housing and other civil actions. Call 1-888-783-8190 to find out if they can help you.