Payment Methods

If you are charged with a misdemeanor violation, such as driving under the influence, leaving the scene of an accident or an ordinance violation, you may be issued a ticket or placed under arrest. In either case, you must appear in court for arraignment. At that time, you will be informed of your legal rights, and asked to enter a plea of guilty or not guilty. You have the right to be represented by an attorney at this and at all other hearings.

TO PAY TICKETS BY 24-HOUR METHOD (Located in the Court Lobby):

Drop Box - Do not deposit cash! Make check or money orders payable to the 36th District Court. Place the ticket number on your check or money order and place in the slot.

Western Union® Quick Collect® - Citizens can go to any Western Union® agent location and send their cash payment using the Quick Collect® service.  Payment notification arrives within minutes and posted to the defendant’s case within two business days.

TO PAY TICKETS BY OTHER METHODS:

Payment by Mail - Do not mail cash! Make check or money order payable to the 36th District Court. Place citation number on check or money order and, Send to:

Western Union® Phone Pay - Citizens can call (313) 965-2200 and make payments using personal or commercial checks on civil infractions, payable misdemeanors and payable environmental citations. The payment arrives immediately and citizens receive a confirmation letter in the mail.