I received a ticket for a traffic violation, how do I take care of it?
There are two types of traffic violation tickets that you can receive: a civil infraction and a misdemeanor. Once a civil infraction ticket has been issued, the matter is between you and the 75th District Court. You must contact the court at 301 W. Main St., Midland MI 989-832-6714. As described on the back of your civil infraction citation (ticket) you have three options:
  • Admit responsibility by mail, in person, or by representation within 14 days but not before 3 working days of issuance of the citation.
  • Admit responsibility with explanation of the circumstances of the violation, which the court may consider in determining the amount of the fine and costs. You may admit responsibility with explanation by mail, in person, or by representation within 14 days but not before 3 working days of issuance of the citation.
  • Deny responsibility by contacting the court within 14 days but not before 3 working days of issuance of the citation to either
  • Appear in person in court for an informal hearing before a magistrate, referee, or judge; neither side may have an attorney, OR
  • Appear in court for a formal hearing before a judge. An attorney will be with the officer. You may be represented by an attorney.
  • If you received a misdemeanor traffic citation/ticket you must contact the 75th District Court at 301 W. Main, Midland, MI 48640, (989) 832-6714. The court will advise you of an appearance date (if necessary) and the fines involved with the offense.

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