Wayne 29th District Court offering month long amnesty program
The 29th District Court in Wayne is offering a limited-time amnesty program during March for individuals with delinquent court cases. The program provides an opportunity for participants to settle outstanding financial obligations at a reduced cost, while also assisting the court in efficiently clearing a backlog of cases without additional court resources or collections costs, explained Court Administrator Denise S. Steffens in a prepared statement.
The program will continue only until March 31, she said and is open to any individual with a past due payable violation. To participate in the amnesty program, individuals must contact the court to determine eligibility and for instructions on participation.
Eligible participants will have default, late fees and warrant fees waived, reducing total amount owed to the original fine. Warrants will be canceled upon full payment of the original fine although a $45 clearance fee will still apply and cannot be waived.
“This is a one-time opportunity,” Steffens said. “After Marach 31, 2026 the curt will resume aggressive enforcement and collection efforts, including the full imposition of penalties and late fees,” the court administrator explained.
Payment must be made by cash, credit card with a 4 percent service fee applied, certified check or money order. Personal checks will not be accepted.
More information and eligibility requirements are available by contacting the court at (734) 722-5220 or at cityofwayne.com/200/29th-
