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MC 216a-p

Notice of Noncompliance, Drinking/Operating Offense

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

This form is a notice sent to a defendant who has not shown up in court or has not followed a court order. It tells the person they have a limited time to appear in court or pay what they owe.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 257.321a(2), MCL 324.80193, MCL 324.82149, MCR 1.110

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in traffic cases related to drinking or operating offenses when a defendant has missed a court date or failed to follow a court order.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this notice?
This notice is sent to the defendant. It warns them about failing to appear or follow a court order.
What happens if I ignore this notice?
The notice states that if the defendant fails to appear or comply, the Secretary of State may be notified to suspend a driver’s license or issue an order preventing operation of certain vehicles.

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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