Those with unpaid parking or traffic tickets within the city of Dearborn can settle old debts without additional collection costs as part of a one-time amnesty program being offered by the 19th District Court.

The program, which kicked off Wednesday, ends Friday, June 14. The court is offering the amnesty program as a way to clear up a backlog of files. Once free from the backlog, the court will be moving more aggressively to enforce and collect all unpaid tickets, including all penalties and late fees.

Included in the program are:

• All payable parking and traffic civil infraction tickets issued by the Dearborn Police Department, Michigan State Police and Wayne County Sheriff’s Department, within the City of Dearborn.

• Individuals for whom arrest warrants have been issued for failure to appear in court on their civil infraction will have their arrest warrant lifted. These individuals may come to court without fear of being arrested for their voluntary appearance.

• The 19th District Court Judges have authorized that for this period of amnesty the ticket will be reduced to the original fine and a $45.00 suspension fee if applicable. Upon full payment, the court will notify the Secretary of State to lift the suspension.

• No Payment Plans. The court says all payments must be cash, certified check, money order or credit card.

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