Menominee County Traffic Ticket Records
Menominee County traffic ticket records are kept by the District Court and Circuit Court at 839 10th Avenue in Menominee. Located in the southern Upper Peninsula along the Wisconsin border, the county handles traffic cases from US-41, US-2, and the county road system. You can search Menominee County traffic records for free through MiCOURT, or contact the courthouse directly for copies of case files and certified documents.
Menominee County Overview
Menominee County District and Circuit Courts
Both courts are located at 839 10th Avenue in Menominee, MI 49858. The District Court at (906) 863-4415 handles civil traffic infractions, moving violations, and misdemeanor traffic charges. The Circuit Court at (906) 863-9968 handles appeals and felony-level cases. Both are at the same address, which is the Menominee County Courthouse.
Traffic enforcement in Menominee County is handled by the Menominee County Sheriff's Office, Michigan State Police, and the Menominee City Police Department. The county borders Wisconsin along the Menominee River. US-41 runs north through the county. US-2 runs along the northern edge. Cross-border traffic from Wisconsin is common. Citations issued anywhere within Menominee County go through the courts at 839 10th Avenue.
Most traffic stops result in civil infractions under MCL 257.907. Civil infractions carry fines, not jail time. The standard fine ceiling is $100 plus a $40 Justice System Assessment. You can contest a civil infraction at the District Court. Contact the clerk at (906) 863-4415 to schedule a hearing. Make sure you respond by the deadline on the citation. Missing that deadline leads to default judgment and the Secretary of State can suspend your license.
| District Court | 839 10th Avenue, Menominee, MI 49858 |
|---|---|
| District Phone | (906) 863-4415 |
| Circuit Court | 839 10th Avenue, Menominee, MI 49858 |
| Circuit Phone | (906) 863-9968 |
| Region | Upper Peninsula (borders Wisconsin) |
The Menominee-Marinette area straddles the Michigan-Wisconsin border. Drivers from Marinette, Wisconsin who are cited on the Michigan side of the border are subject to Michigan's court process and should respond as required by their citation.
Menominee County Traffic Records via MiCOURT
MiCOURT covers Menominee County and provides free public access to case records. Go to micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search. Accept the terms of service. Complete the CAPTCHA. Then search by last name. Adding a first name or case number will narrow the results. The system returns the party name, charge type, case status, docket entries, and hearing dates for Menominee County traffic cases.
Updates post within a few business days of court activity. Paid tickets, dismissals, and convictions usually appear in MiCOURT quickly. For cases that pre-date online records, you'll need to call the clerk directly. The District Court at (906) 863-4415 handles most traffic record requests.
The Michigan Courts website at courts.michigan.gov has statewide guidance on traffic court processes, contested hearings, payment options, and court directories. Menominee County is included along with all other Michigan courts.
Michigan Courts at courts.michigan.gov covers all Michigan courts including those in the Upper Peninsula. Use it to find payment links, forms, and information on what to expect in Menominee County District Court.
Points from Menominee County Traffic Tickets
Traffic convictions from Menominee County are reported to the Secretary of State, which adds points under MCL 257.320. Points stay on your record for two years from the conviction date. Out-of-state drivers cited in Menominee County are still subject to Michigan's court process, and depending on reciprocity, points may also transfer to their home state record.
The point values are set statewide. Minor moving violations and open container carry 2 points. Speeding 11 to 15 mph over the posted limit is 3 points. Speeding 16 or more mph over is 4 points. Reckless driving, OWI, and hit-and-run convictions each carry 6 points. At 6 points within two years, you receive a warning letter. At 12 points, mandatory reexamination is required. At 18 or more points, license suspension can follow.
Under MCL 257.320a, if a single traffic stop results in multiple violations, only the one with the most points is counted. This is consistent Michigan law. You can view your current point total by ordering your driving record at ExpressSOS online. Checking your balance is especially useful if you've had prior violations and are weighing whether to contest a new ticket.
Requesting Copies of Traffic Records in Menominee County
The clerk's office at 839 10th Avenue in Menominee provides certified and plain copies of traffic case records. In-person visits during business hours are the most direct option. Bring the case number or the party's full name and citation date. Copy fees per page are set by statute. Call (906) 863-4415 to confirm the current fee schedule before you visit.
Mail requests are also accepted. Send a written request with full case details, a check or money order payable to the court, and a self-addressed stamped envelope for return. Processing time depends on office volume. For time-critical needs, visiting in person is faster than waiting for mail.
For your Michigan driving record, use ExpressSOS at $12 for a certified copy or $11 non-certified, delivered online immediately. Mail requests use form BDVR-154 under MCL 257.208c, sent with payment to the Secretary of State Record Sales Unit in Lansing. The record includes all Michigan traffic convictions including Menominee County cases, plus your point total and license status. Third parties must provide a valid permissible purpose to access protected personal record data.
Nearby Counties
Menominee County is in the southern Upper Peninsula along the Wisconsin border. These neighboring counties also handle traffic records through MiCOURT.