DETROIT – Scammers are using a 36th District Court phone number to demand money from people with active warrants.
According to officials, the court's phone number, 313-965-8700, is displayed when the scammers call. The victims are told how and where to send money.
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While the court does contact people via phone, officials said. staffers would never call to demand payment for a warrant.
There are only two ways a warrant can be canceled: By posting the required bond amount and appearing on a scheduled court date or appearing in court on the walk-in docket, if eligible.
Anyone who receives a call from someone claiming to be from the 36th District Court demanding money is asked to contact police.
These are the valid ways to pay fines and tickets:
- Online – Pay Your Tickets Online and enter the applicable information.
- DivDat Kiosks - Click here for locations throughout the Metro Detroit area.
- By Mail – Do not mail cash. Place the citation number on the check or money order and make payable to: 36th District Court, 421 Madison, Attn. Finance Unit, Detroit, MI 48226.
- 24-Hour Drop Box – Located in the Court Lobby – Do not deposit cash. Place the citation number on the check or money order and make payable to: 36th District Court.
- Kiosks – Located throughout the Court Building. Accepts cash or credit card.
- Cashier's Window - Open 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Open 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday