My friend / relative was driving my car and (s)he was arrested for drunk driving. The Judge has ordered that my car be immobilized. Why did he immobilize my car and how do I get it back?

Changes were made to Michigan's drunk driving laws in 1999 (commonly called "Repeat Offender Legislation") that require the Judge to immobilize the vehicle involved in certain drunk driving offenses, regardless of who owns the vehicle.


You may call the court for information on how to file a motion and schedule an "innocent owner" hearing. The court will set a date and time for you to come to court and explain to the Judge why your vehicle should not be immobilized.

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1. How do I contact my court-appointed attorney?
2. Is there a warrant for my arrest?
3. What do I do if I do not have the money to make payments or complete a program as I agreed when the Judge sentenced me?
4. What do I do if I cannot appear in court on the day my appearance ticket or interim bond receipt states I must be at the court?
5. I posted bond for my friend / relative to get out of jail and I received a notice in the mail to appear in court. Do I have to be in court on that day?
6. My friend / relative was driving my car and (s)he was arrested for drunk driving. The Judge has ordered that my car be immobilized. Why did he immobilize my car and how do I get it back?