Targeting Poverty in the Courts: Improving the Measurement of Ability to Pay

Court Innovations Founder and UM Law Professor is Targeting Poverty in the Courts: Improving the Measurement of Ability to Pay.

With the support of UM Poverty Solutions in a partnership with Michigan’s 31st District Court, we are developing a robust, objective digital method of evaluating litigants’ ability to pay. Read more on the University of Michigan Poverty Solutions Research Projects Page.

East Lansing, MI 54B District Court Hits Milestone – Resolving 1,000+ Parking Cases Online With Matterhorn

The East Lansing, Michigan 54B District Court hits a milestone this month by resolving over 1,000 parking cases online. Outcomes show that 37% of people that use online case review would have not been able to come to court in person. Thank you 54B for being innovative by expanding access to justice to your citizens online through Matterhorn.