Want to improve your court’s service and efficiency through accepting misdemeanor pleas online? With Matterhorn online plea, you provide access to travelers, students, workers, the military, the incarcerated or anyone who cannot attend in-person.
A recent rule by the Michigan Supreme Court clarifies the use of online plea. Specifically, the Amendment of Rule 6.610 of the Michigan Court Rules formally recognizes digital or online plea submissions for misdemeanor cases. This rule clarification goes into effect on September 1, 2018.
According to the amendment,
A “writing” includes digital communications, transmitted through electronic means, which are capable of being stored and printed.
Read the full amendment on the Michigan Supreme Court site Amendment PDF. This amendment was announced by the Michigan Appellate Court bulletin on May 23, 2018 (see bulletin), the Michigan Supreme Court issued an amendment of MCR 6.610.
Learn more about how your court can accept pleas online, saving your court and time and effort and enhancing access and customer service for the public.