“[W]hen fines and costs are assessed by a judge or district court magistrate in a civil infraction action, the defendant shall be ordered to pay the assessment required by [MCL 600.8727, MCL 600.8827, or MCL 257.907 (Michigan Vehicle Code)].” MCL 600.8381(5).
MCL 600.8727 applies to municipal civil infractions and requires the court to “order the defendant to pay a justice system assessment of $10.00” “in addition to any fine or cost ordered to be paid under [MCL 600.8727(2)].” MCL 600.8727(4).
MCL 600.8827 applies to state civil infractions and requires the court to “order the defendant to pay a justice system assessment of $10.00” “in addition to any fine or cost ordered to be paid under [MCL 600.8827(2) or MCL 600.8827(3).]” MCL 600.8827(4).