As of the end of June, 2020, Michigan’s 54B District Court had resolved over 6,500 parking and traffic citations, warrants, and pleas online. Congratulations!
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In the News: WGVU covers MI-Resolve ODR launch in Kent, Ionia, and Newaygo Counties
The Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan in Grand Rapids now offers online dispute resolution (ODR) and online mediation. These online services, launched May 2020, complement its in-person and phone mediation options. The online program is available free of charge to people who live and work in Kent, Ionia, and Newaygo counties in Michigan.
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MI-Resolve ODR now in Ottawa, Allegan, and Barry Counties
Mediation Services, a Community Dispute Resolution Center in Holland, Michigan, now offers online dispute resolution (ODR) and mediation. Its ODR and online dispute resolution services are available free of charge to people who live and work in Allegan, Barry, and Ottawa Counties.
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Chief Justice McCormack mentions MI-Resolve in Tech and Change Editorial
Michigan’s Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack shared her perspective on the courts use of technology for change in The Hill. She discussed many judicial initiatives, including MI-Resolve.
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In the News: Texas Court’s Resilience comes from Online Access
Farmers Branch Municipal Court in Texas launched its system for online traffic and warrant adjudication in January 2018. Since that time, people have used its online platform to resolve over 5,000 cases.
The platform was invaluable when the court was closed in Spring of 2020. Kevin Barrett, Court Administrator, wrote about the experience in the June 2020 issue of The Scribe, Texas Court Clerks Association Newsletter.
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On the Air: MI-Resolve launches in the UP
May 20, 2020 – Marquette, Michigan. Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack spoke with Walt Lindala of Marquette County’s Sunny 101.9 about the launch of the online dispute resolution platform for Marquette and Alger Counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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WOODTV: Online Dispute Resolution keeps Small Claims out of Court
May 28, 2020 – WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids, Michigan covered the expansion of the MI-Resolve online dispute resolution program to the Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan. View the video.
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In the News: 19th District Court offers Online Warrant Resolution
The Press & Guide has helped to spread the word about a new option from the 19th District Court in Dearborn, Michigan. In order to create more access during this time of sheltering-in-place, the court now allows people with warrants to request review online.
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Magistrate: Online Adjudication Reduces Foot Traffic at Court
The 16th District Court in Livonia, Michigan has had online traffic adjudication since April 2016. As of May, 2020, they have handled over 8,100 cases online!
Hear from Magistrate Barbara Scherr, in an excerpt from a 2018 webinar, how the option for the public to handle their business online reduces foot traffic at the court.
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Michigan’s MI-Resolve ODR an Outside the Box Strategy (Transcript)
May 19, 2020 – Doug Van Epps presented on MI-Resolve ODR at the “Expanding Court Operations II: Outside the Box Strategies.” Van Epps is the Director, Office of Dispute Resolution at the Michigan Supreme Court. Over 2,000 people registered for the event, which was hosted by the National Center for State Courts. Michigan Supreme Court Chief Justice Bridget McCormack moderated the event.
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