Farmington Hills Traffic Ticket Records
Farmington Hills traffic ticket records are handled by the 47th District Court, which serves Farmington Hills for all civil infractions and misdemeanor traffic offenses. With around 82,000 residents and major roads including Northwestern Highway, Grand River Avenue, and 11 Mile Road, traffic enforcement in Farmington Hills is active year-round. If you need to search a case, pay a fine, or request copies of traffic records, the 47th District Court is where those records are kept. Oakland County residents can also use the Court Explorer tool as an additional search option.
Farmington Hills Quick Facts
47th District Court - Farmington Hills Traffic Records
The 47th District Court handles all traffic ticket cases for Farmington Hills. The courthouse is at 31605 W 11 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Any citation issued in Farmington Hills goes to the 47th District Court. That is where the record is created and kept. The court manages civil infractions and misdemeanor traffic offenses for the city.
Traffic enforcement in Farmington Hills focuses on three main corridors. Northwestern Highway (M-10 service drive area) sees consistent speed and lane violation enforcement. Grand River Avenue carries heavy westbound traffic from Detroit and is a common area for citations. 11 Mile Road is another active route. Under MCL 257.907, civil infractions are resolved by admission, admission with explanation, or through a formal or informal hearing. Every step in that process is recorded at the 47th District Court.
The 47th District Court website at 47thdistrictcourt.org has court resources, forms, and information about how to handle a traffic case. Call the court at (248) 871-2900 for questions about a specific case, to ask about hours, or to find out what you need to bring for an in-person records request. Staff can search by name or case number. Plain copies are available for $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more and are needed for legal or insurance purposes.
If you are not sure whether your stop was in Farmington Hills city limits or in neighboring Farmington, it matters. Farmington Hills and the City of Farmington are two separate jurisdictions. Cases from Farmington go through a different court. The location of the stop determines the court. If you are unsure, the Michigan Courts directory can help you identify the right court for your case.
| Court | 47th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 31605 W 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 |
| Phone | (248) 871-2900 |
| Website | 47thdistrictcourt.org |
| Serves | Farmington Hills |
Search Farmington Hills Traffic Records Online
Michigan's statewide case search system, MiCOURT, covers many district courts including the 47th. MiCOURT is free to use and does not require an account. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions. It is the quickest way to check whether a Farmington Hills traffic case is in the system before contacting the court.
As an Oakland County city, Farmington Hills cases are also searchable through Oakland County Court Explorer. Court Explorer is specific to Oakland County and may offer additional case detail for 47th District Court cases. It is a free tool available from the Oakland County government. Using both MiCOURT and Court Explorer together gives you the widest view of available case information online.
Online tools show public case data only. If a record is sealed or restricted, it will not appear in either system. For certified copies or full case file documents, contact the 47th District Court clerk directly at (248) 871-2900. In-person requests are usually the fastest way to get copies. Mail requests are accepted but may take longer depending on court volume.
Points and Your Driving Record
Traffic convictions from Farmington Hills cases add points to your Michigan driving record under MCL 257.320. Points are assessed at conviction or when you fail to respond to a civil infraction. The offense determines how many points are added. Speeding 6-10 mph over the limit is 2 points. Speeding 11-15 mph over is 3 points. Reckless driving is 6 points. Failing to stop for a red light or stop sign is 3 points.
Points stay on your record for two years from the date of conviction. At 12 or more points, the Secretary of State may require a reexamination. That hearing can lead to restricted driving or a suspension. Points do not expire at the one-year mark. If you are close to 12 points, a new conviction in Farmington Hills could trigger that reexamination threshold. It is worth checking your current total before deciding how to handle a ticket.
The Michigan Secretary of State maintains your driving record, not the 47th District Court. You can order a copy of your abstract through ExpressSOS online or at an SOS branch. A conviction at the 47th District Court flows automatically into the SOS system. Reviewing your abstract before a court date shows you how much is at stake and helps you decide whether to pay or contest.
Northwestern Highway and Grand River Avenue in Farmington Hills are both active enforcement corridors. Speeding on these roads is common, and citations there tend to be in the range where points matter. If you received a ticket on one of these roads and are close to the 12-point threshold, talking with a traffic attorney before the court date can be worthwhile. The 47th District Court also handles informal hearings, where you can present your case to a magistrate without a full court proceeding.
Getting Copies of Farmington Hills Traffic Records
To get copies of traffic records from Farmington Hills cases, contact the 47th District Court clerk. In-person requests are the quickest option. Staff can look up a case by name or case number and make copies while you wait in most cases. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more. Bring the name on the citation, the date, and the case number if you have it.
Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the 47th District Court at 31605 W 11 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336. Include all relevant case details and a check or money order for the copy fee. Call (248) 871-2900 before mailing if you are uncertain about the current fee schedule. Processing time for mail requests depends on the court's current workload.
For a copy of your full driving record rather than a specific court case file, request a BDVR-154 through the Secretary of State. Under MCL 257.208c, Michigan residents can request their own driving abstract. The ExpressSOS portal makes this straightforward online. Your SOS abstract and the 47th District Court case file together give the most complete view of any Farmington Hills traffic case history.
Oakland County Traffic Records
Farmington Hills is in Oakland County. The county page covers all Oakland County district courts, county-level records access, and the Court Explorer tool for case lookups across Oakland County.
Nearby Cities
Other Oakland County cities near Farmington Hills have dedicated traffic ticket records pages with local court details.