Kent County Traffic Ticket Records

Kent County traffic ticket records are handled through the district courts serving the Grand Rapids area. The county uses the FullCourt online system so you can search case details, check hearing dates, and review financial information without making a trip to the courthouse. Whether you have a citation from Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Kentwood, or another part of the county, the same system covers all district court traffic cases in Kent County, Michigan.

Search Kent County Traffic Ticket Records Online

Kent County runs its own case search portal through the FullCourt system at court.kentcountymi.gov. This tool lets you look up traffic ticket cases by name, case number, or date range. You can also filter by case type, so if you only want traffic records you can narrow your results right away. The system is free to use and open to the public.

When you find a case in FullCourt, you get access to the case summary, the full register of actions, upcoming hearing dates, party names, and financial information tied to the case. This covers fines, fees, and any payments already made. Keep in mind that the system does not show document images. You can see that a document was filed, but you can't read the text of it online. For actual copies, you need to visit the courthouse or send a written request by mail.

The statewide MiCOURT case search from the Michigan Supreme Court is another option. It pulls data from courts across the state. Kent County records appear there as well, though the county's own FullCourt portal often has more detail for local cases.

Note: Public access terminals at the Kent County courthouse let you search FullCourt for free if you'd rather not use a personal device.

Kent County Circuit Court and Clerk's Office

The Kent County Circuit Court is at 180 Ottawa Avenue NW in Grand Rapids. The clerk's office is run by Lisa Posthumus Lyons and handles record requests for circuit-level cases. You can reach the office at (616) 632-5480. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The main county website at accesskent.com has contact information, links to online services, and updates on court operations.

The Kent County official website is the starting point for most record requests. From there you can find links to court divisions, fee schedules, and local services. For traffic ticket records in particular, the FullCourt portal is usually the fastest first step before contacting the clerk's office.

The official Kent County site links to court services, record request forms, and other public resources for residents across the Grand Rapids region.

61st District Court - Kent County Traffic Records (Grand Rapids)

The 61st District Court at 61 Ottawa Avenue NW in Grand Rapids handles traffic citations for residents of the city of Grand Rapids. This is one of the busier traffic courts in West Michigan. Grand Rapids has more than 200,000 residents and enforces photo red light cameras at select intersections, bike lane rules, and standard moving violations. All of those cases run through the 61st District Court.

Chief Judge Jeffrey J. O'Hara leads the court alongside Judge Kathie E. Irwin and Judge Ross W. Leatu. The court has a Traffic and Criminal Division as well as a Civil Division. For traffic ticket record requests, go to the clerk's office at the courthouse. In-person hours match the circuit court at 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can reach the court at (616) 632-5700 or visit 61districtcourt.org for more information on procedures and case lookup. The court uses the FullCourt system, so cases filed here show up in the county's online portal.

Under MCL 257.907, civil traffic infractions in Michigan carry fines up to $100 plus a $40 Justice System Assessment. Most routine speeding tickets fall under this statute. When you look up a traffic ticket case in Kent County, you will see these charges listed in the financial section of the FullCourt record.

63rd District Court - Kent County Traffic Cases (Wyoming, Kentwood)

The 63rd District Court serves a broad area of Kent County outside of Grand Rapids proper. It handles traffic ticket cases for Wyoming, Kentwood, Grandville, and Walker. The court is located at 1950 E Beltline Avenue NE in Grand Rapids. You can reach it at (616) 632-5700 or visit 63rdcourt.com.

Wyoming is a suburban community south of Grand Rapids with heavy traffic enforcement along 28th Street, Burlingame Avenue, and Clyde Park Avenue. If you received a ticket in Wyoming, your case goes to the 63rd District Court. Kentwood is another large suburb east of Grand Rapids. Both cities have pages on this site for more local detail. The 63rd District Court is also linked to the FullCourt portal, so you can search cases from Wyoming, Kentwood, and the other communities it serves at court.kentcountymi.gov.

Kent County Traffic Violations and Michigan's Point System

Michigan uses a point system tied to your driving record. When you get a traffic ticket in Kent County and are found responsible, the Secretary of State adds points to your record. Under MCL 257.320, points stay on your record for two years from the date of the violation. The number of points depends on the type of offense. Speeding 1-5 mph over the limit adds 1 point. More serious violations add more.

One detail that matters: under MCL 257.320a, if you have more than one violation from the same incident, only the highest-point offense counts toward your total. This rule can matter when a single traffic stop results in multiple tickets. It's worth knowing before you look at your driving record through the Michigan SOS ExpressSOS portal.

Your driving record from the Michigan Secretary of State is separate from the court case record in FullCourt. The court record shows what was filed and what happened in the case. The SOS driving record shows how that outcome affected your license and point total. Both are useful depending on what you need the information for.

Note: Points from Kent County traffic convictions appear on your Michigan driving record within a few weeks of the court reporting the outcome to the SOS.

How to Get Kent County Traffic Ticket Record Copies

If you need paper copies of a Kent County traffic ticket record, you have a few options. The most direct way is to go in person to the clerk's office at the courthouse where the case was heard. For Grand Rapids cases, that means the 61st District Court. For Wyoming and Kentwood cases, go to the 63rd District Court. Bring the case number if you have it, or be ready to provide the name of the person cited and the approximate date of the citation.

Copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $10.00. You pay at the clerk's window before copies are made. If you want certified copies, tell the clerk when you make the request. Plain copies are fine for most personal uses. Certified copies are needed if you are submitting the record to an insurance company, an employer, or a court in another state.

Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request with the case details and a check or money order for the estimated cost. Allow extra time for mail processing. The clerk may contact you if the fee needs to be adjusted. You can also check case details online first at the FullCourt portal before deciding whether you need physical copies.

The Michigan Courts general information page at courts.michigan.gov has guides on record access and court procedures that apply across the state, including in Kent County.

Michigan Driving Records and the SOS

Kent County traffic ticket cases affect your Michigan driving record held by the Secretary of State. To see your driving record, use the ExpressSOS portal at mvic.sos.state.mi.us. Driving records show your license status, any points on your record, suspensions, and a history of traffic violations. You can also request a driving record in person at a Michigan SOS branch office. The Michigan SOS website at michigan.gov/sos has branch locations and hours.

Driving records are not the same as court records. The SOS record shows the outcome as reported by the court. The FullCourt record shows the full case history. For most people, the SOS driving record is the document that matters most for insurance or employment purposes.

Cities in Kent County

Kent County includes several large cities. Grand Rapids is the county seat and the second-largest city in Michigan. Wyoming is a major suburb on the south side. Both cities have their own pages with more local traffic ticket information.

Other communities in Kent County include Kentwood, Grandville, Walker, and Rockford. Traffic cases from those areas are handled by the 63rd District Court at 1950 E Beltline Avenue NE.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Kent County. If you are not sure which county handled your case, check the city or township where the ticket was issued.