1st Time Offenses
rev. 11-1-14
Civil Claim Fees
Violation Select: License and Registration – Overtaking – Right of Way – Turning – Stopping – Wrong Way – Motorcycles, Mopeds, Bicycles – Fire & Emergency – Cell Phone – Rail Road– Pedestrian – Parking – Miscellaneous – Equipment – Commercial Vehicles – Municipal
CIVIL INFRACTIONS
| DESCRIPTION |
TOTAL |
| SPEED VIOLATIONS |
| Below minimum speed (freeway) |
135 |
|
Construction Zone |
Fine+100 |
|
School Zone |
Fine+100 |
| Failed to exercise due care and caution |
195 |
| Failed to stop in assured, clear distance |
195 |
| Violation of basic speed law (too fast) |
135 |
| Violation of basic speed law (too slow) |
135 |
| Disregard posted speed limits |
See Below |
| Exceed num. speed limit (buses, cars w/ trailers, trucks) |
See Below |
| Exceed speed on Limited Access Highway |
See Below |
| Exceed statewide speed |
See Below |
|
1-5 mph over limit |
135 |
|
6-10 mph over limit |
145 |
|
11-15 mph over limit |
165 |
|
16-20 mph over limit |
190 |
|
21-25 mph over limit |
210 |
|
26+ mph over limit |
225 |
| Careless Driving |
225 |
| Careless Driving w/ Accident |
240 |
| Refusal of PBT – Non-CMV |
205 |
| ALL ACCIDENTS |
195 |
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| LICENSE/REGISTRATION/INSURANCE |
| Fail to change address on registration |
120 |
| Fail to change address-operator’s license |
120 |
| Fail to display graduated license |
120 |
| Improper display of license plate |
120 |
| Expired Plate/No Plates/No Valid Plate |
135 |
| No proof of insurance – insured on date of offense* |
25 |
| No proof of insurance – acquired after offense |
165 |
| No proof of insurance – cannot provide proof |
185 |
| No registration |
120 |
| Violate graduated license permit |
120 |
| *$25 Fee assessed when driver provides proof to the court per MCL 257.329(3) w/i 14 days |
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| OVERTAKING |
| Following too closely |
135 |
| Improper lane driving (mult. lane hwy) |
135 |
| Improper passing |
145 |
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| RIGHT OF WAY – YIELD |
| Emergency vehicle – In transit |
165 |
| Fail to yield to pedestrians |
135 |
| Fail to yield – other |
135 |
| Funeral procession |
135 |
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| TURNING & SIGNALLING |
| Drove across median – limited access highway |
135 |
| Fail to signal/improper signal |
135 |
| Improper turn |
135 |
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| STOPPING |
| Avoid/Disregard traffic control device (SIGN) |
135 |
| Disobey Traffic Signal (Light) |
145 |
| Disregard red signal/Right Turn on Red w/o stop |
145 |
| Disregard flashing signal |
145 |
| Disregard stop sign |
145 |
| Disregard yellow/amber signal |
145 |
| Fail to stop for school bus |
235 |
| Fail to stop leaving private drive |
135 |
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| WRONG WAY |
| Drove on wrong side – divided hwy |
135 |
| Drove left of center (wrong side – undivided hwy) |
135 |
| Drove wrong way – one way road |
135 |
| Entered/exited freeway improperly |
135 |
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| MOTORCYCLES, MOPEDS, BICYCLES |
| Bicycle violations |
115 |
| Helmet violations |
115 |
| Moped on limited access hwy |
135 |
| Moped on sidewalk |
135 |
| Motorcycle/Moped – Unlawful Rider |
115 |
| Motorcycle/Moped – Over 2 Abreast |
135 |
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| FIRE AND EMERGENCY VEHICLES |
| Drove over fire hose |
135 |
| Following fire truck too closely |
135 |
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| CELL PHONE |
| CMV-BUS – Use of Cell Phone |
240 |
| Use of Cell Phone by Level 1 or Level 2 Driver |
152 |
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| RAILROAD OFFENSES |
| Disobeyed RR stop sign/signal/lowered gate |
145 |
| School bus failed to stop at crossing |
225 |
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| PEDESTRIANS |
| Pedestrian on freeway |
90 |
| Other pedestrian violations |
85 |
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| PARKING VIOLATIONS |
| Disregard handicap sign |
185 |
| Improper use of handicap permit |
185 |
| Pkg. w/in 15 ft. of hydrant |
85 |
| Six or more unpaid parking tickets |
COURT |
| Two or more unpaid handicap pkg. tickets |
COURT |
| Unattended car/key in ignition |
85 |
| Failed to redeem abandoned vehicle |
135 |
| Fail to show proof of sale |
135 |
| All other parking violations |
85 |
| Snow Eme |
CI-B-T-FR |
135 |
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| MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS |
| Furnish Alcohol to Minor – Sting Operation |
205 |
| Child Restraint Violation |
135 |
| Fail to Dim Headlights/Unauthorized use |
135 |
| Distracted Driver |
155 |
| Impeded Traffic |
155 |
| Seat Belt Violation |
65 |
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| EQUIPMENT VIOLATIONS |
| Defective brakes |
120 |
| Unsafe vehicle/Failed to maintain equipment |
120 |
| Obstructed view – dangling ornament |
135 |
| Unsafe steering |
120 |
| All other equipment violations * (including tinted windows) |
120 |
| * F&C Suspended if proof provided before due date that violation was corrected |
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| COMM. VEHICLES/MOTOR CARRIER |
| CMV equipment violations |
235 |
| MCSA Violations |
230 |
| CMV accidents |
265 |
| Drove during out of service order |
220 |
| PARKING, Commercial Vehicle prohibited* |
130 |
| Serious Safety Defect |
325 |
| Towing more than one vehicle/trailer |
235 |
| Unauthorized passengers |
230 |
| Misload – 1 axle |
340 |
| Misload – 2 axles |
540 |
| Misload – 3 axles |
740 |
| Width, height and load violations |
235 |
| Overweight – Overgross vehicle weight |
140 |
| * – L468.M, L502.M, L |
1,000-2,000 LBS OVER |
4,001-5,000 LBS OVER |
12 cents/lb |
| ** – 3720T.A, 3720, 3 |
2,001-3,000 LBS OVER |
5,001-10,000 LBS OVER |
15 cents/lb |
|
3,001-4,000 LBS OVER |
10,000 + LBS OVER |
20 cents/lb |
| CMV – Exceed Posted Speed |
See Below; |
|
1-5 mph over limit |
180 |
|
6-10 mph over limit |
190 |
|
11-15 mph over limit |
200 |
|
16-20 mph over limit |
210 |
|
21-25 mph over limit |
220 |
|
26+ mph over limit |
230 |
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| Municipal Civil Infractions |
| DESCRIPTION |
TOTAL |
| Abandoned Vehicle |
135 |
| Allow Debris on Property |
135 |
| Animal Violations |
135 |
| Anti-blight |
135 |
| Building Code Violations |
135 |
| Curfew Violations |
135 |
| Disposal of Refuse |
135 |
| Distracted driving CMV |
225 |
| False Alarm |
135 |
| Littering |
135 |
| Loitering-2nd |
135 |
| Marine – Exceed Slow/No Wake |
155 |
| Marine – Interfere w/ Street While Launching Boat |
135 |
| Marine – No Launch Permit |
135 |
| Marine – Operate After Hours |
135 |
| Marine – Operate PWC w/o Classification |
135 |
| Marine – Swerve Last Minute |
135 |
| Marine – tow skier w/o mirror/observer CI* |
135 |
| Marine – wake jumping |
135 |
| Marine – Ski After Hours |
135 |
| Merchandising on Highway |
135 |
| Minor in Possession of Tobacco |
135 |
| No Certificate of Occupancy |
135 |
| Obstructing Sidewalk |
135 |
| Park or Store RV |
135 |
| In Park After Hours |
135 |
| Snow- Park during Emergency |
135 |
| Storage of Improperly Plated Vehicle |
135 |
| * 0302.1.C-SN, L418.C |
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Please be advised that the Michigan legislature recently passed Electronic Filing Legislation. The legislation requires District Courts to collect an “electronic filing system fee” , effective March 1, 2016, in addition to the existing filing fees when commencing an action in District Court, regardless of whether the action is filed electronically.
Small Claims
| DESCRIPTION |
TOTAL |
| Filing Fee: claim $1.00-$600.00 |
$30.00 |
| Filing Fee: claim $600.01-$1750.00 |
$50.00 |
| Filing Fee: claim $1750.01-$5,500.00 |
$70.00 |
Landlord / Tenant & Summary Proceedings
| Possession Only |
$55.00 |
| Up to $600.00 & Possession |
$90.00 |
| $600.01-$1750.00 & Possession |
$110.00 |
| $1750.01-$10,000.00 & Possession |
$130.00 |
| $10,000.01-$25,000.00 & Possession |
$215.00 |
Other Fees & Costs
| Garnishment- GARN |
$15.00 |
| Jury Demand Fee – MYDJ |
$50.00 |
| Writ Fee |
$15.00 |
| Subpoena – for Debtor’s Exam |
$15.00 |
| Motion / Petition Fee – MOTN |
$20.00 |
On any and all civil cases.If multiple motions filed at same the time, only 1 fee. |
General Civil
| Up to $600.00 |
$35.00 |
| $600.01-1,750.00 |
$55.00 |
| $1,750.01-$10,000.00 |
$75.00 |
| $10,000.01-$25,000.00 & Possession |
$160.00 |
Claim & Delivery
| Other than Money Damages |
$75.00 |
| Up to $600.00 & Possession |
$110.00 |
| $600.00-$1,750.00 & Possession |
$130.00 |
| $1,750.00-$10,000.00 & Possession |
$150.00 |
| $10,000.00-$25,000.00 & Possession |
$235.00 |
