Saginaw County Traffic Ticket Records
Saginaw County traffic ticket records are filed and stored at the county courthouse on South Michigan Avenue in the city of Saginaw. The Circuit Court and District Court both handle traffic cases here. You can look up Saginaw County traffic ticket records online through MiCOURT or visit the courthouse in person to get copies of case files.
Saginaw County Overview
Saginaw County Circuit Court Traffic Records
The Saginaw County Circuit Court handles the more serious traffic matters, including felony charges under the Michigan Vehicle Code. Circuit Court Clerk Anastasia Brinker manages the official records at 111 S Michigan Avenue in Saginaw. The court keeps case files on all traffic-related proceedings that fall under its jurisdiction, and those files are open to the public for inspection.
Most routine traffic violations in Saginaw County are civil infractions under MCL 257.907. These are non-criminal violations with a maximum general fine of $100, plus a $40 Justice System Assessment per ticket. The District Court handles these civil infraction matters on a daily basis. Both courts share the same building at 111 S Michigan Avenue, which makes it easy to find the right office once you arrive. The main website for Saginaw County offices is saginawcounty.com.
The official Saginaw County website has links to court departments. You can find contact information for both courts there.
The Saginaw County official website at saginawcounty.com lists court locations, phone numbers, and basic guidance for accessing records.
| Court | Saginaw County Circuit Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 111 S Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602 |
| Phone | (989) 790-5250 |
| Clerk | Anastasia Brinker |
| Website | saginawcounty.com |
Saginaw County District Court Traffic Cases
The Saginaw County District Court sits at the same address as the Circuit Court. Its phone number is (989) 790-5200. This is the court where the vast majority of traffic ticket records in Saginaw County originate. Officers issue civil infraction tickets for routine violations like speeding or running a red light. Those tickets come to the District Court, and the court keeps a record of every one.
When a driver gets a ticket in Saginaw County, they have several options. They can admit responsibility and pay the fine. They can admit responsibility with an explanation. Or they can deny responsibility and request a hearing. Each of these paths creates a different set of records. The final outcome, whether a payment, a finding of responsibility, or a dismissal, gets entered into the court's database and stays there as part of the public record.
Note: If you are looking for a specific ticket from Saginaw County, having the exact case number will speed up your search significantly.
Search Saginaw County Traffic Ticket Records Online
MiCOURT is Michigan's statewide online case lookup system. It covers Saginaw County traffic cases and lets you search by name, case number, or other identifiers. The system is free to use for basic searches. It shows party names, case status, scheduled hearing dates, and docket entries. You do not need to create an account to search. Go to micourt.courts.michigan.gov to start.
MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov is the most direct way to find Saginaw County traffic ticket case records without making a trip to the courthouse.
The Michigan courts system also has a central website at courts.michigan.gov with more detail on how the courts work. For driving record information tied to a ticket, the Secretary of State runs the ExpressSOS portal at mvic.sos.state.mi.us. A certified driving record costs $12.00. It shows all convictions and points on file with the state.
Saginaw County Driving Records and Points
Michigan uses a point system set by MCL 257.320 to track driver behavior. Points go on your record when you are convicted of a traffic violation in Saginaw County or anywhere else in Michigan. Points stay for two years from the date of conviction. If you get 12 or more points in two years, the Secretary of State will call you in for a mandatory driver reexamination. Common point values are two points for minor moving violations, three points for careless driving or speeding 11 to 15 mph over the limit, and six points for serious offenses like reckless driving or OWI.
Under MCL 257.320, only the highest point offense from a single incident counts toward your total. So if a stop in Saginaw County results in multiple charges, you do not stack all those points. That can matter a lot when it comes to license sanctions. The Secretary of State website at michigan.gov/sos has the full points list and explains what each tier means for your license.
Accident reports are handled under MCL 257.617. Police must file a report within 24 hours when a crash results in injury, death, or property damage over $1,000. These reports go to the Michigan State Police Traffic Safety Division within five days. Involved parties can request copies.
You can also look up public criminal history information through the Michigan ICHAT system at michigan.gov/ichat. This is separate from a standard driving record but may show traffic-related criminal convictions.
How to Get Copies of Saginaw County Traffic Records
You can get copies of Saginaw County traffic ticket records in three ways. Walk in to the courthouse, mail a request, or use online tools. Each method has its own speed and cost.
In-person requests are the fastest. Go to 111 S Michigan Avenue in Saginaw. The clerk's office can search for your case and make copies while you wait. Bring your ID and the name or case number you are looking for. Copy fees are $1 per page. Staff can also tell you what is in the file and what you are allowed to get without a court order.
Mail requests take longer but work if you cannot make the trip. Write to the Circuit Court Clerk at 111 S Michigan Avenue, Saginaw, MI 48602. Include the name on the case, the approximate date, the case number if you have it, and a check or money order for the copy fees. It helps to include a self-addressed stamped envelope to get the copies back faster.
Online driving records from the Secretary of State are a different thing from court records. The SOS record at mvic.sos.state.mi.us shows your convictions and points as reported by courts statewide. The court record shows the actual case file. Both are useful, but they serve different purposes. For insurance or license matters, the driving record is usually what you need.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Saginaw County. Each has its own court and its own set of traffic ticket records. If the violation happened near a county line, check which county issued the ticket before you search.