Thomas Boyd

A new judicial task force report calls for an overhaul in how Michigan’s local courts are funded. The report says the local jurisdictions rely too much on fines and fees to fund their operations. The report says that is not only unfair, it undermines faith that courts and judges are more interested in dispensing justice than collecting money. We have more from Rick Pluta.

A new state report on Michigan’s court system is highlighting how its approach to juvenile justice changed in 2023. Michigan Public Radio’s Colin Jackson has more.

A panel created by the Michigan Supreme Court is seeking public input on ways to improve access to justice. We have more from Rick Pluta.