FAQs • Waterford, MI • CivicEngage

What should I bring to my probation appointments?: You should bring all of your log sheets, any verification that you completed in a program, proof of address, and your last paycheck stub.

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Probation Department

1. What do I do if I miss a PBT, drug test, or ETG?: If you miss a PBT, drug test, or ETG, you should note it on the back of your log sheet and discuss it with your probation officer at your next appointment. You may take the test as soon as possible, but please be advised that missing any test is a violation of probation and you may be sanctioned regardless.

2. What do I do if I lost my PBT logs?: Try your best to recreate your PBT log by going to your testing agency and asking them to verify your testing for the missing time period. Check your receipts. It is recommended that you get your sheet copied weekly at your testing agency or at the Court so there is an updated record on file. You may also download a replacement PBT Log (PDF).

3. I lost my Alcoholics Anonymous/Support Group logs. What do I do?: Try to recreate your sheet by going to the people at the meetings who signed your original sheet. You could also bring in a letter from your sponsor to verify your support group attendance. Try to recreate your sheet by going to the people at the meetings who signed your original sheet. You could also bring in a letter from your sponsor to verify your support group attendance. You may also download a replacement Support Group Log (PDF).

4. I moved or changed my phone number. What should I do?: You must let the Court know of your new address or phone number as soon as possible upon any changes. You can call 248-618-7647 to have your information updated.

5. I lost my next probation appointment slip. What do I do?: You may call 248-618-7647 and someone will assist you. You may also go on the Court Dockets website and click on “view dockets." Then enter your case number, name, and the month of the appointment you are searching for. For more information, visit the
Court Dockets website.

6. I report to probation once a month and missed my probation appointment. What do I do?: Shortly after missing a probation appointment you will receive a summons in the mail which will give you a new appointment date and time. Failure to report to your summons appointment will result in a bench warrant being issued for your arrest.

7. I report for Sobriety Court or Veterans Treatment Court reviews and I missed a probation appointment. What do I do?: If you are in Sobriety Court or Veterans Treatment Court reviews, you must report for your next court review date. If you had an emergency or illness on the day of your appointment, please bring verification to Court.

8. How do I turn myself in on a bench warrant?: You can walk into the 51st District Court during business hours. Walk-in arraignments take place Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Check in at the clerical counter and let the clerk know you are turning yourself in on a warrant.

9. What should I bring to my probation appointments?: You should bring all of your log sheets, any verification that you completed in a program, proof of address, and your last paycheck stub.

10. I am having trouble making my assigned monthly payment. What do I do?: Failure to make your monthly payment is a violation of the courts order. Should you find yourself in a position where you are unable to make your full payment, you must contact a representative from the collections department immediately at 248-618-7625.

11. I missed a WAM day. What should I do?: If you miss a WAM day for any reason, you are closed from that program. You must wait until your next probation appointment or court date to find out if you will be allowed to restart the program.