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1. How can I make a payment?

You can pay by mail, online, or in person. Visit our payment page for more information.

2. I thought doing time in Jail / Prison took care of my balance owed?

Assessment of costs is in addition to incarceration. Jail and prison time is not done in place of paying costs.

3. This is over 7 years old, how can you still try to collect?

Assessments made by the court are due until paid in full. They do not go away as there is no statute of limitations in Michigan.

4. I filed for Bankruptcy, why do I still owe this?

Bankruptcy does not erase court debts.

5. How can I get an Order to Remit Prisoner Funds Cancelled?

The only way an Order to Remit Prisoner Funds will be cancelled is to have the case paid in full.

6. How do I know how much the prison has taken / paid?

Questions regarding the withholding of funds by the prison(s) must be directed to the prison.

7. I am a victim who has restitution coming how / when will I get my money.

If defendant makes a payment to restitution in which the victim is entitled the restitution is disbursed monthly on the third Thursday of the month. It is disbursed by check and mailed via United States Postal Service. We cannot do direct deposit and it cannot be put on your US Bank debit card (child support).

8. Why is my balance higher?

A license suspension fee of $45 may have been added if not paid timely.

A 20% late fee is assessed once after costs are added to the case and no payment has been received for a period of 56 days.