Canton Township Traffic Ticket Records
Canton Township traffic ticket records are filed with the 35th District Court, located in Plymouth on Plymouth Road. The court handles all traffic citations issued in Canton Township, Plymouth, and Northville Township. If you got a ticket while driving in Canton, this is the court that holds the record. You can search cases online through MiCOURT, request records by email, fax, or mail, or visit the court in person. The 35th District Court has a record check form available online that makes it easier to submit requests without a trip to the courthouse.
Canton Township Quick Facts
35th District Court - Canton Township Traffic Cases
The 35th District Court handles traffic citations for Canton Township, Plymouth, and Northville Township. The court is located in Plymouth at 660 Plymouth Road, not in Canton itself. That is important to know if you need to go in person. Canton is one of the fastest-growing communities in Wayne County, and the court sees a regular volume of traffic cases from the township. Canton Township police and Wayne County Sheriff deputies both issue citations in the area that end up at this court.
Traffic violations in Canton Township are processed as civil infractions under MCL 257.907. When you receive a ticket, you have options. You can pay the fine by the due date, request an informal hearing with a magistrate, or request a formal hearing before a judge. Each path creates a case record at the 35th District Court. Paying without contest counts as an admission, and points are added to your driving record. If you want to dispute the violation, you need to notify the court before your response deadline.
The court is open Monday through Friday for in-person requests and hearings. For record requests, the court accepts submissions by email, fax, and mail in addition to in-person visits. The email for record checks is Recordchecks@35thdistrictcourt.org. The fax number is (734) 454-9303. Processing time for record check requests can be up to 10 business days, so plan ahead if you need the records for a deadline.
| Court | 35th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 660 Plymouth Road Plymouth, MI 48170 |
| Phone | (734) 454-2955 |
| Serves | Canton Township, Plymouth, Northville Township |
The court's record check form is available on the 35th District Court website at 35thdistrictcourt.com. Download the form, fill it out with the case details, and submit it by email to Recordchecks@35thdistrictcourt.org or by fax to (734) 454-9303. This is often faster than mailing a written request. Allow up to 10 business days for the court to process and return the record.
Search Canton Traffic Records on MiCOURT
MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search gives you free online access to district court case records, including those at the 35th District Court. Go to the site and select Wayne County and the 35th District Court from the search filters. Then enter the full name of the person on the ticket or the case number. The system returns matching records with basic case information.
The case records on MiCOURT show the citation number, the type of violation, the offense date, any upcoming hearing dates, and the current case status. You can see whether a case is open, resolved, or has an unpaid balance. This is a good first step if you want to check the status of a ticket quickly without calling the court or going in person. The system is updated regularly, though short delays are possible after a court action occurs.
MiCOURT provides summary-level information. The full case file, including officer notes and any motions, is only available through the clerk's office. If you need complete documentation, submit a record request using the court's online form or contact the court by phone at (734) 454-2955. The main courts website at courts.michigan.gov has more resources on finding records across Michigan's court system.
Michigan Courts - Official Case Search
The Michigan courts system provides centralized access to case records through MiCOURT. For Canton Township drivers, the 35th District Court is part of this statewide network. Cases filed in Canton are searchable through the same system used across the state. The official courts portal at courts.michigan.gov links to MiCOURT, provides court directories, and has information on how to navigate civil infraction proceedings. If you are not sure which court to contact or how to access a record, start at the state courts website.
The Michigan court system processes civil infraction cases at the district court level. Canton Township's cases go to the 35th District Court. The state's online case search is designed to make it easier for residents to find their own records without a lawyer or records agent. Most civil infraction records from the past several years are available online through MiCOURT.
Michigan Driver Point System
Michigan uses a point system under MCL 257.320 to record traffic violations on your driving history. Points are assigned by the Secretary of State after a court reports a civil infraction finding or a criminal conviction. The number of points depends on the violation. Minor infractions like improper lane use add two points. More serious violations like reckless driving add six. Points stay on your record for two years from the date of the offense, not the conviction date.
There are thresholds that trigger action by the Secretary of State. If you reach 12 points, you receive a warning letter. At 14 points, your license may be restricted. At 18 points, suspension is possible. Canton Township is a high-traffic suburb with significant commuter volume on major roads. Drivers who accumulate multiple tickets in a short time can hit these thresholds faster than they expect.
You can check your current point total through ExpressSOS at mvic.sos.state.mi.us. Both informal and certified driving records are available online. The informal version works for personal review. A certified record is what courts, insurers, and employers typically ask for. Michigan also lets you reduce two points by completing a certified driver improvement course, once every three years.
If you are close to a threshold, consider contesting the citation rather than paying it. A formal hearing at the 35th District Court gives you the chance to have the case reviewed. If the officer does not appear or the citation is dismissed, no points are added. A traffic attorney can help you decide if contesting makes sense based on your record and the type of violation.
Getting Copies of Canton Township Traffic Records
To get copies of traffic case records from the 35th District Court, you have several options. You can visit the courthouse in person, submit a request by email, send it by fax, or mail a written request. The record check form on the court's website makes this process more straightforward. Fill it out with the case number or defendant's full name and date of birth, specify what you need, and submit it to Recordchecks@35thdistrictcourt.org or fax to (734) 454-9303. Processing takes up to 10 business days.
Mail requests go to 35th District Court, 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth, MI 48170. Include a check or money order for the applicable copy fees. Do not send cash. Plain copies and certified copies have different costs. Call the court at (734) 454-2955 to confirm the current fee before sending payment. Certified copies carry the court's official seal and are required for legal matters, license hearings, or formal dispute resolution.
For your Michigan driving record, contact the Secretary of State separately using Form BDVR-154 under MCL 257.208c. Your driving record is a state document, not a court record. It reflects all violations and points reported by courts across Michigan. Order it online through ExpressSOS at mvic.sos.state.mi.us or in person at a Secretary of State office. This is the document most commonly requested by employers and insurance companies when checking your driving history.
Wayne County Traffic Records
Canton Township is part of Wayne County. The Wayne County page covers the full network of district courts across the county and has more detail on how traffic records are organized, fees, and access options throughout the area.
Nearby Cities
These Wayne County cities near Canton Township also have district courts that handle traffic citations.