Why one local court doesn't want poor people to pay for justice

Many of the systems designed to keep us safe sometimes harm the most vulnerable among us. That's often true of people who face financial hardship. Detroit’s 36th District Court is trying to stop that from continuing.

Chief Judge William McConico is running a court-wide amnesty program from until April 9, waiving all late fees, penalties, and warrant costs for adjudicated cases when the original fine is paid. Chief Judge William McConico spoke with The Metro's Robyn Vincent about this and more.

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