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Default Judgment, Civil Infraction

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2026

This form is used to officially record a judgment when a defendant has not shown up or answered a citation in a civil infraction case. It states that the court is entering a judgment for a specific amount.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 1.110, MCR 4.101(B)(D), MCL 600.4803

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a defendant has not appeared in court or answered a citation within the time allowed by law. The form also includes information about how and when the judgment was entered.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What does this form do?
This form records a default judgment for a civil infraction case. It shows the amounts for fines, costs, and any total judgment amount. Great care must be taken to pay the required amounts.
What if I disagree with this judgment?
The notice mentions that you may be able to have the default judgment set aside by filing a motion using form CIA 04 within 14 days of the mailing date. You must post a cash bond when filing that motion.

Revision history

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

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