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MC 216-f

14-Day Notice, Traffic

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

This form is a notice from the court telling someone they must appear in court or follow an order within 14 days. It warns that if they do not appear or comply, the Secretary of State might suspend their driver's license.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 257.321a(1); MCR 1.110

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a person has not shown up or responded to a traffic violation, or if they have not followed a court order, such as paying a fine.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
The notice is distributed to the Court and the Defendant. The defendant is the person who receives the notice.
What must the recipient do?
The recipient has 14 days from the date of the notice to either appear in court or follow the court's order or judgment.
What happens if the recipient does not comply?
If the person fails to appear or comply, the Secretary of State will be notified to suspend their driver’s license, and extra costs might be added to their judgment.

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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