OWI and failure to pay

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Country: United States of America
State: MichiganI plead guilty to an OWI-liquor last February. I got out on a ten percent bond ($300) and appeared to all of my court proceedings. Just recently, I fell behind on my payment schedule for the court costs. October and November's have not yet been paid. Instead of treating this as a violation of probation, they are revoking my release and forfeiting my bond. I just want to know if this is actually a release violation or not? I was tried in the 18th district court in Westland, MI.

Answer

It is yes--try to get the payments resolved asap--or if need be provide a detailed explanation as to what has happened...