Rochester Hills Traffic Ticket Records
Rochester Hills traffic ticket records are maintained by the 52-1 District Court, which serves both Rochester Hills and the City of Rochester. With around 74,000 residents and active enforcement on University Drive, Rochester Road, and M-59, traffic cases from Rochester Hills are filed regularly at the 52-1. If you need to look up a case, pay a fine, or request copies of traffic records, start with the 52-1 District Court. Oakland County residents can also use the Court Explorer tool for additional case lookup options alongside MiCOURT.
Rochester Hills Quick Facts
52-1 District Court - Rochester Hills Traffic Records
The 52-1 District Court handles all traffic ticket cases for Rochester Hills and the City of Rochester. The courthouse is at 520 W Big Beaver Road in Troy, MI 48084. That address puts the court in Troy, but it serves Rochester Hills and Rochester for traffic and other district court matters. When you receive a citation in Rochester Hills, the case goes to the 52-1 at this address.
Traffic enforcement in Rochester Hills covers several key roads. University Drive runs near Oakland University and sees consistent speed enforcement. Rochester Road carries daily traffic from southern Oakland County into the downtown Rochester area. M-59 (Hamlin Road) is another active enforcement corridor in the southern part of the city. Under MCL 257.907, civil infractions are resolved by admission, admission with explanation, or through an informal or formal hearing. All of those steps create records the 52-1 District Court keeps on file.
The 52-1 District Court website at 52-1districtcourt.org has court forms, procedures, and contact information. Call (248) 528-0400 for questions about a specific case, copy requests, or court hours. Note that the 52-4 District Court also operates from 520 W Big Beaver Road and serves Troy. If you are requesting records, confirm you are asking for the 52-1 specifically to make sure you get the right records for a Rochester Hills case.
Rochester Hills is home to Oakland University, which generates a significant volume of traffic from students, faculty, and event attendees. Traffic enforcement in the university area is a notable part of the 52-1 caseload. Citations near campus or on University Drive go through the same 52-1 District Court as any other Rochester Hills violation. The geographic jurisdiction is based on city limits, not the specific road or location within the city.
| Court | 52-1 District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 520 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084 |
| Phone | (248) 528-0400 |
| Website | 52-1districtcourt.org |
| Serves | Rochester Hills and Rochester |
Search Rochester Hills Traffic Records Online
The primary tool for searching Rochester Hills traffic ticket records online is MiCOURT, Michigan's statewide case search system. MiCOURT is free and requires no account. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, case status, and dispositions for 52-1 District Court cases. It is a quick starting point before calling or visiting the courthouse.
Rochester Hills is in Oakland County, which means cases are also searchable through Oakland County Court Explorer. Court Explorer is specific to Oakland County and may offer additional case detail for 52-1 District Court cases. Both MiCOURT and Court Explorer are free to use. The ExpressSOS portal shown above handles Secretary of State records, including your personal driving abstract, which is a separate document from the district court case file.
Online tools show public case data only. Sealed or restricted records do not appear in either system. For certified copies or full case documents, contact the 52-1 District Court clerk directly at (248) 528-0400. In-person visits are usually faster for getting copies. Mail requests are also accepted at 520 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084.
Points and Your Driving Record
Traffic convictions from Rochester Hills cases add points to your Michigan driving record under MCL 257.320. Points are assessed at conviction or when a civil infraction goes unanswered. The violation type determines the point total. Speeding 6-10 mph over the limit is 2 points. Speeding 11-15 mph over is 3 points. Speeding 16 or more mph over is 4 points. Reckless driving is 6 points. These are common violations on Rochester Road and M-59.
Points stay on your record for two years from the conviction date. At 12 or more points, the Michigan Secretary of State can require a reexamination. That hearing can result in restricted driving or a license suspension. Points do not fall off at the one-year mark. If you already have points on your record from prior violations in Rochester Hills or elsewhere, a new conviction can push you closer to the threshold quickly.
Your driving record is maintained by the Secretary of State, not the 52-1 District Court. Order a copy of your abstract through ExpressSOS online or visit an SOS branch. A conviction at the 52-1 flows automatically to the SOS system. Reviewing your abstract before a hearing date helps you understand how much is at stake if the case results in a conviction.
University Drive and the areas near Oakland University see enforcement related to student traffic patterns, including issues with posted speed limits and campus-adjacent intersections. Violations on these roads carry the same point values as any other citation in Rochester Hills. The 52-1 District Court handles them the same way it handles any other civil infraction. If you have questions about a specific violation and its point value, the court clerk can confirm the charge category when you call or visit.
Getting Copies of Rochester Hills Traffic Records
To get copies of traffic records from Rochester Hills cases, contact the 52-1 District Court clerk at 520 W Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48084. In-person requests are accepted during regular business hours. Staff can search by name or case number and provide copies on the spot in most cases. Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more and are required for legal proceedings or certain license matters.
Mail requests are also accepted at the same address. Include the name on the citation, the date of the offense, and the case number if you have it. Add a check or money order for the applicable fee. Call (248) 528-0400 if you are unsure of the fee before sending payment. Processing time for mail requests depends on court volume.
If you need 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. ExpressSOS makes this quick to do online. The SOS abstract and the 52-1 court record together give the most complete view of any Rochester Hills traffic case and how it has affected your driving record.
Oakland County Traffic Records
Rochester Hills is in Oakland County. The county page covers all Oakland County district courts, Court Explorer, and county-level records access options across Oakland County.
Nearby Cities
Other Oakland County cities near Rochester Hills have their own traffic ticket records pages with local court and search details.