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Judgment, Civil Infraction

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2023

This form is used by the court to officially record a final decision in a civil infraction case. It records whether the defendant was found responsible, if the case was dismissed, or if the defendant must pay a certain amount of money.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.4803, MCR 4.101(B), 50 USC 3931

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing or when a defendant has not appeared in court for a civil infraction case. It is used to finalize the court's decision regarding responsibility and any amounts owed.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court, including the clerk, deputy clerk, or magistrate, uses this form to record the judgment. It also requires signatures from the judge or magistrate.
What happens if the defendant does not pay the amount listed?
The notice states that if the fine, costs, and fees are not paid within 56 days of the date owed, a 20% late penalty will be added to the amount owed.
Can the defendant appeal this judgment?
The notice explains that if the judgment came from an informal hearing, an appeal can be filed within 7 days. If it came from a formal hearing, an appeal can be filed within 21 days.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2023.

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