By WKTV Staff
ken@wktv.org
Kentwood’s 62-B District Court and the 63rd District Court have concluded their monthlong waiver program, jointly resolving 281 cases by collecting $70,001.81 in past due fines/costs, according to a recent statement from the courts.
Specifically, the 62-B District Court collected $28,074.81 in payments on 102 cases, while the 63rd District Court collected $41,927 in payments on 179 cases.
“We are pleased that so many people were able to clear up the suspensions of their driver’s licenses and arrest warrants,” 62-B District Court Chief Judge William G. Kelly said in supplied material.
WKTV Journal recently interviewed Judge Kelly on the District court system past and present, see the Youtube video link here.
During the month of March 2019, the program allowed individuals to come into compliance with court orders by settling their debts without further penalty or incarceration. The program addressed outstanding warrants for non-compliance with a court order of fines, fees, court costs and any outstanding traffic or parking tickets that were in default or suspension.
“We are really pleased with how the waiver program went and that it helped so many people from our community to resolve their business with the court,” 63rd District Court Chief Judge Sara J. Smolenski said in supplied material. “Judge O’Hara and I appreciate our administration and staff, and the team at the 62-B District Court for their hard work on this program and their ongoing dedication to serving the public.”
Any individuals who have outstanding debts or would like to discuss any past-due fines and costs may contact the 62-B District Court at 616-698- 9310 or 63rd District Court at 616-632-7770 for further information.
