1.10Time Guidelines for Processing Civil Infraction Actions

“The time specified in a citation for appearance shall be within a reasonable time after the citation is issued[.]” MCL 257.741(3). Administrative Order No. 2013-12 provides that “90% of all civil infraction cases, including traffic, nontraffic, and parking cases, should be adjudicated within 35 days from the date of filing and 98% within 84 days.” However, “90% of all citations [for juvenile traffic and ordinance violations] should have adjudication and disposition completed within 63 days from the date of first appearance and 98% within 126 days.”¹ Administrative Order No. 2013-12.