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County accepts $500,000 state grant to help suspended drivers regain licenses through court program

Oakland County Board of Commissioners — Finance Committee · March 26, 2026
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Summary

A state grant of $500,000 will fund an Operation Drive program administered through district courts to help suspended drivers regain legal status via case management, rides and attorney assistance; staff said there is no county match and the program aims to reduce misdemeanor outcomes tied to driving infractions.

Oakland County accepted a $500,000 grant from the state court administrative office to expand an Operation Drive program designed to help people with driving-related court issues regain legal driving status.

Alex Black, a board administrator with the 52-1 District Court, told the committee the program targets people suspended for…

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