Macomb County Traffic Ticket Records

Macomb County traffic ticket records are split across six district courts, each serving a different part of the county. Whether you need to look up a citation from Warren, Sterling Heights, Clinton Township, or a smaller community in the northern part of the county, the right court depends on where the stop took place. This guide covers how to find those records, what each court keeps on file, and how to get copies of traffic cases in Macomb County.

Macomb County Circuit Court Records

The Macomb County Circuit Court sits at 40 N Main Street in Mt. Clemens and handles the most serious traffic cases. That includes felony offenses like reckless driving causing death, vehicular manslaughter, and fleeing a police officer at high speed. County Clerk Karen A. Spangler oversees the records side. You can call the office at (586) 469-5130 or visit the Macomb County website to find more about what is on file.

For most traffic tickets, the circuit court is not your first stop. Standard civil infractions and misdemeanor violations go through the district courts listed below. But if a ticket was upgraded or tied to a criminal case, those files end up at the circuit court. Public access terminals are available in the courthouse lobby. You can search by name, case number, case type, or filing date range. Copy fees run $1.00 per page for plain copies and $5.00 to $10.00 for certified documents.

The CourtView system lets staff and public users search circuit court cases. It supports searches by party name, company name, birth date range, and case status. If you need a certified copy for insurance, legal, or driver's license purposes, bring payment when you visit. Cash, check, and money orders are accepted.

37th District Court - Warren Traffic Ticket Records

The 37th District Court serves Warren and Center Line. It sits at 14140 E 12 Mile Road in Warren. This is one of the busiest district courts in Macomb County. Warren is the third-largest city in Michigan, with more than 140,000 residents, so the volume of traffic cases here is high. The Traffic Division handles all civil infractions and misdemeanor traffic offenses for both cities.

You can reach the main line at (586) 574-4905 and the Traffic Division directly at (586) 574-4915. Three judges handle the caseload: Hon. John W. Chmura (Chief Judge), Hon. Matthew P. Switalski, and Hon. Michael C. Chupa. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Common violations processed here include speeding on Van Dyke, Mound Road, 8 Mile, and 12 Mile Road, as well as red light cameras and parking issues in commercial areas.

The 37th District Court's website at 37thdistrictcourt.org has case lookup tools and an online payment option for fines. Record requests are handled in person or by mail. Copy fees are $1.00 per page and $10.00 for certified copies. The court accepts cash, check, money order, and credit card.

Traffic records at the 37th District Court show citation details, court appearances, the final disposition, fine amounts, payment history, and warrant status. Under MCL 257.907, civil infractions in Michigan are resolved either through admission with or without an explanation, or at a formal or informal hearing. All of that process creates the records the court keeps on file.

The 37th District Court also appears in the statewide MiCOURT case search system, which covers many Michigan district courts. You can search by name or case number. Results show basic case info and status. For full records or certified copies, you still need to contact the court directly.

The 37th District Court site lists all traffic-related resources and lets you pay fines for Warren and Center Line violations online without visiting the courthouse.

Search Macomb County Traffic Records Online

Michigan's statewide case search tool, MiCOURT, covers many district courts in Macomb County. You can search by name or case number and see basic case information including charges, hearing dates, and case status. MiCOURT is free to use. It does not require an account to run a basic search.

Not every Macomb County district court is fully integrated into MiCOURT, so results may vary by location. For detailed records or certified copies, you need to contact the specific court. The Michigan Courts site also has links to individual court pages and a directory of local court contacts across the state.

MiCOURT provides a free online window into many Macomb County traffic cases, making it a good first stop before calling or visiting a specific district court.

Note: MiCOURT shows public case data only. Some records may be sealed or have limited online access.

Other Macomb County District Courts

Macomb County has five other district courts besides the 37th. Each one covers a specific set of cities and townships. If you are not sure which court handled a ticket, check where the stop happened. The court that covers that location is where the record lives.

The 40th District Court at 27701 Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores handles traffic cases for St. Clair Shores residents. You can reach them at (586) 445-5280. The 41A District Court at 40700 Romeo Plank Road in Sterling Heights takes cases from Sterling Heights, Michigan's fourth-largest city with more than 130,000 people. Traffic enforcement in Sterling Heights runs heavily on M-59, Van Dyke, and 19 Mile Road. Call the 41A at (586) 445-7701. Record requests are accepted in person during business hours, with copy fees of $1.00 per page.

The 41B District Court at 22380 23 Mile Road in Macomb serves both Clinton Township and Macomb Township. Clinton Township is the largest township in Michigan by population, so this court sees a lot of volume. Key enforcement corridors there include Hall Road (M-59), Gratiot Avenue, and Garfield Road. Call the 41B at (586) 412-5900. Macomb Township is growing fast, with active enforcement on Hall Road, Romeo Plank Road, and Garfield Road. Both communities go through the same court location.

The northern part of the county is split between two more courts. The 42-1 District Court at 14133 33 Mile Road in Romeo covers Washington Township, Bruce Township, and the Village of Romeo. Call (586) 752-9540. The 42-2 District Court at 32975 23 Mile Road in Chesterfield handles cases from Chesterfield Township, New Baltimore, and Lenox Township. Call (586) 949-6460 for the 42-2.

Points and Your Macomb County Driving Record

Traffic tickets in Macomb County affect your driving record through Michigan's point system, which is governed by MCL 257.320. Points are added to your record after a conviction or when you fail to respond to a civil infraction. How many points you get depends on the offense. Accumulating too many points within a two-year window can trigger a hearing with the Michigan Secretary of State or lead to a license suspension.

Your official driving record is held by the Michigan Secretary of State, not the local courts. You can order a copy through ExpressSOS or visit a local SOS branch. The Michigan SOS website also has information on how points affect your license and what steps to take if you are close to a suspension. Court records and your SOS driving abstract are two separate documents, but they are linked. A conviction at the district court flows through to your SOS record.

If a crash in Macomb County resulted in your ticket, accident reports under MCL 257.617 are filed separately. Those reports go to the Michigan State Police and may also be on file with the local law enforcement agency that responded. You can request crash reports through the MSP or the agency that took the report.

How to Get Macomb County Traffic Ticket Records

The fastest way to get Macomb County traffic ticket records is to go in person to the court that handled the case. All six district courts accept walk-in record requests during business hours. Bring the full name on the citation, the approximate date, and payment. Staff can search by name or case number and print copies while you wait in most cases.

Mail requests are also accepted. Write to the specific court, include the name and case details, and add a check or money order for the copy fees. Response times vary. Some courts process mail requests within a week; others may take longer depending on the volume they are handling.

For online access, start with MiCOURT. It covers many Michigan courts and gives you a free look at basic case data. The Macomb County Circuit Court uses the CourtView system, which is accessible through public terminals at the courthouse at 40 N Main Street in Mt. Clemens. That system supports searches by name, case number, date range, and case status, giving you a wide range of ways to find what you need.

Note: Certified copies for legal or insurance purposes always require a formal request and payment. Plain copies for personal use are $1.00 per page at most Macomb County courts.

Cities in Macomb County

Several large cities in Macomb County have their own pages with more detailed traffic ticket information and local court contacts.

Other communities in Macomb County include St. Clair Shores, Center Line, New Baltimore, Chesterfield Township, Washington Township, and Romeo. Traffic records for those areas go through the district courts listed in the sections above.

Nearby Counties

Macomb County borders four other counties. If you are not sure whether your case was filed in Macomb or a neighboring county, the location of the stop determines which court has the record.