Livingston County Traffic Ticket Records

Livingston County traffic ticket records are kept by the 53rd District Court, which has two locations in Howell and Brighton. The county uses LivingstonLive, an online search tool that lets you look up case records by name, case number, or hearing date. If you need to find a traffic case, check a fine balance, or get copies of court documents, you can start that process online or visit the courthouse in person. This guide covers how to search Livingston County traffic ticket records, what the court offices handle, and how the state system works alongside local records.

Livingston County 53rd District Court

The 53rd District Court handles all traffic ticket records in Livingston County. This court takes in civil infraction cases, moving violations, and misdemeanor traffic matters. It has two locations: one in Howell and one in Brighton. Both locations process traffic cases for the parts of the county they serve. The Howell location is at the same address as the Circuit Court, at 204 S Highlander Way.

Most traffic tickets issued in Livingston County end up in this court. Civil infractions under MCL 257.907 are handled here. These are non-criminal violations that carry fines and points but no jail time. The court keeps records of all hearings, payments, and case outcomes. You can search those records through the LivingstonLive portal at livgov.com/courts.

Search Livingston County Traffic Records Online

Livingston County offers online case search through the LivingstonLive system. This portal covers Circuit, District, and Probate court records. For traffic ticket searches, you will use the District Court records section. You can look up cases by the person's name, by case number, or by a scheduled hearing date. The system shows basic case details, case status, and docket activity.

The statewide MiCOURT system at micourt.courts.michigan.gov also covers Livingston County cases. MiCOURT pulls case data from district and circuit courts across Michigan, including the 53rd District Court. If you are not sure which tool to use, try MiCOURT first since it covers all courts in one place. Both tools are free and require no account to run a basic name or case number search.

The MiCOURT statewide portal provides a single search point for traffic ticket records across all Michigan courts, including Livingston County.

MiCOURT displays party names, violation details, hearing dates, and case outcomes for Livingston County traffic ticket records. Use it to confirm whether a ticket was paid or to find a case number before visiting the courthouse.

Note: Search results from MiCOURT and LivingstonLive reflect court records only and do not show your full driving record from the Secretary of State.

Livingston County Circuit Court

The Circuit Court in Livingston County handles more serious traffic matters. These include felony traffic cases like operating while intoxicated causing serious injury or death, vehicular manslaughter, and cases where a traffic offense carries a potential sentence of more than one year. The Circuit Court is also located at 204 S Highlander Way in Howell. Elizabeth A. Hundley serves as the County Clerk overseeing records for the Circuit Court.

Most people searching for a standard traffic ticket will find their case in District Court. Circuit Court traffic cases are less common but do show up in both the LivingstonLive and MiCOURT systems. If you are not sure which court has your case, search MiCOURT using the person's name and Livingston County as the location filter. The system will show you the court that filed the case.

Livingston County Driving Records and the SOS

Court records and driving records are two different things. The District Court keeps the case file for your traffic ticket. The Michigan Secretary of State keeps your driving record, which lists all traffic convictions and points. When a Livingston County court enters a conviction, that court sends the data to the Secretary of State, who updates your driving record under MCL 257.328.

You can get your own driving record from the Secretary of State through the ExpressSOS portal at mvic.sos.state.mi.us. The cost is $12.00 for a standard record. You will need your driver's license number, date of birth, and the last four digits of your Social Security number to log in. The record shows all traffic violations, points, and any license sanctions. A non-certified copy costs $11.00, and a certified copy costs $12.00.

You can also request records by mail using Form BDVR-154. Send the completed form with a check or money order to the Record Sales Unit at 7064 Crowner Drive, Lansing, MI 48918. Processing by mail takes 3 to 5 business days plus mail time.

Note: Points from Livingston County traffic convictions stay on your driving record for two years from the conviction date under MCL 257.320.

Traffic Ticket Points in Livingston County

Livingston County traffic tickets that result in conviction add points to your Michigan driving record. The point system is set by state law. Two points apply to open alcohol container violations and most other moving violations not listed elsewhere. Three points go on your record for careless driving, disobeying a traffic signal, improper passing, or speeding 11 to 15 mph over the limit. Four points apply to drag racing, impaired driving, speeding 16 or more mph over the limit, and failure to yield to an emergency vehicle.

Six points are assigned for the most serious offenses: manslaughter, OWI or DUI, reckless driving, hit and run, fleeing police, and refusal of a chemical test. If you reach 12 or more points in a two-year period, the Secretary of State will schedule you for a mandatory driver reexamination. That meeting can result in restrictions, suspension, or revocation of your license. The Michigan Secretary of State publishes a full points list at michigan.gov.

Civil infractions in Livingston County carry a maximum fine of $100 for general violations, plus a $40 Justice System Assessment per violation.

Getting Livingston County Traffic Records in Person

You can go to the courthouse to request paper copies of traffic ticket records. Both the Howell and Brighton locations of the 53rd District Court can help with this. Bring the case number if you have it, or at least the full name of the person on the ticket and the approximate date of the violation. Staff can look up the case and make copies for you. Fees for copies vary; check with the clerk's office when you call ahead.

For records from the Circuit Court, go to the County Clerk's office at 204 S Highlander Way in Howell. You can reach that office by calling (517) 546-6500. The County Clerk staff can pull case files and provide certified copies of court orders and judgments. Certified copies are needed when you must prove a case outcome to another court, an employer, or an insurance company.

Cities in Livingston County

Livingston County has several communities, but none currently meet the population threshold for a dedicated city records page. Traffic ticket cases for all cities and townships in Livingston County are filed with the 53rd District Court. Major communities include Howell, Brighton, Hartland, and Pinckney. All residents file traffic cases at the same court locations listed above.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Livingston County. If your traffic case was filed in a different county, use that county's court records system to find it.