Financial Department
Online Payments
You must have access to your assigned “Personal ID Number” to make an online payment.
Payments may also be made by mail, phone, or in-person.
By Mail
Juvenile Court
204 S. Highlander Way, Suite 3
Howell, MI 48843
By Phone
Call (517) 546-1500
In-Person
With check, cash, or money order from Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Judicial Center Building.
Contact Us
Deborah Shaw
Juvenile and Probate Court Administrator
dshaw@livgov.com
(517) 540-7739
Julia Goeman
Juvenile Accounts
jgoeman@livgov.com
(517) 540-7759
Payment Plans
Payment plans are available after filing financial documents with the court. These plans may include reduction, waiver, or suspension of fees and costs; wage assignments; and/or monthly payment plans. A Financial Statement may be completed and forwarded to jgoeman@livgov.com for consideration.
Failure to pay may result in:
- Cases remaining open
- Additional court costs and fees
- A reimbursement hearing set with the referee
- A bench warrant for failure to pay
If alternate arrangements are made before the time of the hearing, scheduled hearings may be canceled at the discretion of the court.