Access Southfield Traffic Ticket Records
Southfield traffic ticket records are filed at the 46th District Court, which serves Southfield and several neighboring communities including Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, and Franklin. With around 76,000 residents and major corridors like the Lodge Freeway service drives, Northwestern Highway, and Telegraph Road, traffic enforcement in Southfield is active on multiple fronts. If you need to search a citation, pay a fine, or get copies of traffic records, the 46th District Court is where those files are kept. Oakland County Court Explorer provides an additional search tool for Southfield cases.
Southfield Quick Facts
46th District Court - Southfield Traffic Records
The 46th District Court handles all traffic ticket cases for Southfield. The courthouse is at 26000 Evergreen Road in Southfield, MI 48076. Citations issued anywhere in Southfield go to the 46th District Court. This is where cases are filed, hearings are held, and records are kept. The court also serves Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, and Franklin, making it a busy district court in southeast Oakland County.
Traffic enforcement in Southfield covers several high-volume roads. The Lodge Freeway (M-10) service drives see frequent speed enforcement. Northwestern Highway runs through the city and generates citations year-round. Telegraph Road is another active corridor. Under MCL 257.907, civil infractions in Michigan are resolved by admission, admission with explanation, or at a formal or informal hearing. Every citation that goes through the 46th District Court creates a record that is kept on file.
The 46th District Court website at 46thdistrictcourt.org has information on court procedures, forms, and how to handle a traffic case. Call the court at (248) 796-5800 for questions about a specific case or to ask about records requests. In-person requests are accepted during business hours. Bring the name on the citation, the date of the offense, and the case number if you have it. Copy fees vary depending on whether you need plain or certified copies.
The 46th District Court serves a larger geographic area than just Southfield. If you were cited while passing through Lathrup Village or Beverly Hills, your case is still at the 46th District Court. The location of the stop determines the court. All five communities served by the 46th are within a compact area of southeast Oakland County, so the courthouse at 26000 Evergreen Road handles them all from a central location.
| Court | 46th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 |
| Phone | (248) 796-5800 |
| Website | 46thdistrictcourt.org |
| Serves | Southfield, Lathrup Village, Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, Franklin |
Search Southfield Traffic Records Online
The primary online tool for Southfield traffic ticket records 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 cases at the 46th District Court. It is a good first step before making a call or visiting the courthouse.
Southfield is an Oakland County city, which means you can also use Oakland County Court Explorer to search Southfield cases. Court Explorer is county-specific and may show additional detail for 46th District Court cases. Both MiCOURT and Court Explorer are free. Using both gives you the broadest view of what is available online before contacting the court directly.
Online searches show public case data only. Sealed or restricted records will not appear. For certified copies or full case file documents, contact the 46th District Court at (248) 796-5800. In-person requests are the fastest way to get copies. Mail requests are also accepted but take longer. The Michigan Courts directory can confirm contact information and court details if you need them.
Points and Your Driving Record
Traffic convictions from Southfield cases add points to your Michigan driving record under MCL 257.320. Points are assessed after a conviction or when you fail to respond to a civil infraction notice. The specific violation determines the point total. Speeding 6-10 mph over the limit is 2 points. Speeding 11-15 mph over is 3 points. Reckless driving is 6 points. Signal and stop sign violations are 3 points.
Michigan counts points over a two-year rolling window. Reaching 12 or more points can trigger a reexamination by the Secretary of State. That hearing may result in restricted driving or a suspension. Points do not fall off at one year. The full two-year period applies. Southfield's active enforcement on the Lodge Freeway service drives and Northwestern Highway means that multiple violations in a short period can add up quickly.
Your driving record is maintained by the Michigan Secretary of State, not the 46th District Court. Order a copy of your driving abstract through ExpressSOS online or at an SOS branch. A conviction at the 46th flows automatically into the SOS system. Checking your abstract before a court date gives you a clear picture of your current point standing and helps you decide how to respond to the citation.
Some traffic violations in Southfield go beyond civil infraction status. Operating while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, and certain serious moving violations become criminal cases at the 46th District Court. Those cases carry consequences that go well beyond points, including potential jail time, license revocation, and lasting entries on your criminal record. If you are facing a criminal traffic charge rather than a standard infraction, getting legal counsel before your court date is the right first step.
Getting Copies of Southfield Traffic Records
To get copies of traffic records from Southfield cases, contact the 46th District Court clerk. In-person requests are the fastest option. Staff can look up a case by name or case number and provide copies the same day in most situations. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost more and are typically required for legal proceedings, insurance disputes, or license reinstatement. Bring the name on the citation, the date of the offense, and the case number if you have it.
Mail requests are accepted at 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076. Include all relevant case details and a check or money order for the copy fee. Call (248) 796-5800 before mailing if you are not sure of the current fee. Processing time for mail requests varies. In-person visits remain the fastest path when you need copies quickly.
If you need your full driving record rather than a specific court case file, use the BDVR-154 from the Secretary of State. Under MCL 257.208c, Michigan residents can request their own driving abstract. ExpressSOS is the online option. Your SOS abstract and the 46th District Court record together give the most complete picture of any Southfield traffic case on your driving history.
Oakland County Traffic Records
Southfield is in Oakland County. The county page covers all Oakland County district courts, county-level records access, and the Court Explorer online case search tool.
Nearby Cities
Other Oakland County cities near Southfield have dedicated traffic ticket records pages with local court and search details.