Courts in college towns appreciate that students are busy and that they like to do everything on their phones.
In response, judges like Judge Andrea Andews-Larkin sought out Matterhorn to serve this demographic and the rest of the community (hear her perspective in the 54B District Court video).
Similarly, Tanya Todd, Clerk of the Court, says
We live in a city with numerous colleges. Our court thought these students are the perfect demographic to take advantage of technological innovations and resolve their traffic matters swiftly and without having to come to court.
Tanya Todd, 61st District Court Clerk of the Court
College Towns Provide Access with Matterhorn
A quick check and turned up a college or university in each jurisdiction. For example,
- Atlanta, GA – DeKalb County State Court – is home to many universities including Emory University
- Columbus, OH – Franklin County Municipal Court – is home to The Ohio State University
- East Lansing, Michigan – District Court 54B – Michigan State University
- Grand Rapids, Michigan – 61st District Court – Grand Rapids is home to Grand Valley State University, Calvin College, Ferris State, and more
- Washtenaw, Michigan – District Court 14A – Washtenaw Community College
- Ypsilanti, Michigan – District Court 14B – Eastern Michigan University
- If your court or favorite college is missing – let us know in the comments!
And of course, Matterhorn originated at the University of Michigan and our headquarters is in the college town of Ann Arbor.
So now that colleges and universities have started their fall term, remember to remind the students that should they get a ticket or need to resolve a dispute online, they can communicate with your court on Matterhorn.
- The 61st District Court sends a letter to colleges and universities in Grand Rapids.
- Other locations send posters or flyers to increase visibility.
- What have you tried? We’ll update this list as we hear your ideas. Add your notes in the comments.
Matterhorn – Not Just for College Towns
Of course, it isn’t just the young who appreciate online access to court, as those with transportation challenges, busy work schedules, and who may be distant from the court benefit from online access. The need for access to the court spans generations.
Learn More
- Hear about online warrant prevention in the 61st District court.
- Parking is a challenge in college towns, hear about traffic and parking ticket online resolution in East Lansing.
- See the outcomes courts have achieved with Matterhorn.