Find Traffic Records in Shiawassee County

Shiawassee County traffic ticket records are on file at two court locations in Corunna. The Circuit Court is at 208 N Shiawassee Street and the District Court is at 1325 Shiawassee Street. Citations from M-21, US-23, and other county roads are processed through these courts. MiCOURT provides free online case access, and both court clerks handle phone and in-person requests. This page explains how to find and access Shiawassee County traffic case records.

Shiawassee County Circuit and District Court

The Shiawassee County Circuit Court is at 208 N Shiawassee Street in Corunna, phone (989) 743-2239. The District Court is at 1325 Shiawassee Street in Corunna, phone (989) 725-5100. These are separate locations, so if you plan to visit in person, make sure you go to the right one. For most traffic tickets, the District Court at 1325 Shiawassee Street is the right court. Civil infractions, moving violations, and first-offense OWI charges are all handled there. The Circuit Court handles felony traffic cases and any appeals from District Court decisions.

Under MCL 257.907, traffic infractions in Michigan are civil matters. They do not produce criminal records. A speeding ticket in Shiawassee County means a fine and possible points. When issued a citation, a driver must respond by the deadline printed on the ticket. Options include paying the fine, admitting with an explanation, or requesting a hearing. The District Court clerk at (989) 725-5100 can explain the specific options for your ticket.

Shiawassee County is in central Lower Michigan and sits between Lansing and Flint. US-23 passes through the county and is a major traffic corridor. The Michigan State Police and the Shiawassee County Sheriff both enforce traffic laws in the area. All citations from those agencies are processed at the Corunna courts.

Cities like Owosso and Durand in Shiawassee County generate a steady volume of traffic cases. Local municipal courts may handle some city-issued citations, but county court records are the primary source for most traffic ticket information in Shiawassee County.

Circuit and District Courts are at different addresses in Corunna. Confirm which court has your case before visiting.

Shiawassee County Traffic Records on MiCOURT

Michigan's free statewide public case search tool, MiCOURT, covers both Shiawassee County courts. No account is needed. Go to the site, accept the terms of service, complete the CAPTCHA, and search by last name or case number. Results include party names, charges, case type, current status, and docket history. MiCOURT is operated by the Michigan Courts administrative office.

For most Shiawassee County traffic cases, MiCOURT will show whether the case is open or closed, what the charge was, and what the disposition was. For civil infractions, you can see whether a fine was paid or a case was dismissed. For criminal traffic cases, charges and sentencing information are visible.

If a case does not appear in MiCOURT, it may be an older record that has not been digitized. Records from the early 1990s and before are often in paper form only. Contact the Shiawassee County District Court clerk at (989) 725-5100 to request a manual search for older files.

Michigan Secretary of State and Driving Records

When a traffic conviction is recorded in Shiawassee County, the court notifies the Michigan Secretary of State. The SOS updates the driver's record to reflect the conviction and assigns the appropriate points. Drivers can check their records at any time through the SOS online portal.

The SOS homepage at michigan.gov/sos is the starting point for most SOS services. To order a driving record online, use the ExpressSOS portal. A certified record costs $12. It shows your complete Michigan traffic conviction history, current point total, and license status as defined under MCL 257.328. The SOS General Information line at (888) 767-6424 can help if you have questions about your record or want to dispute an entry from a Shiawassee County case.

Traffic Points and Your Record in Shiawassee County

Under MCL 257.320, each traffic conviction in Shiawassee County is reported to the Secretary of State and results in point assignment. The SOS tracks these on a two-year rolling window. Points from convictions older than two years do not count toward your current total. New convictions add to the running balance.

Common point values: speeding 1 to 10 mph over the limit is 1 point; following too close is 2 points; careless driving is 3 points; speeding 11 to 15 mph over is 3 points; disobeying a traffic signal is 4 points; speeding 16 or more mph over is 4 points; reckless driving is 6 points; OWI is 6 points. Only the highest point value applies when multiple violations stem from one traffic stop.

At 12 points in a two-year period, the SOS schedules a mandatory driver reexamination. At 18 or more points, license suspension becomes possible. A warning letter goes out at 6 points so you know where you stand. You can check your total any time through the ExpressSOS portal. Drivers on a probationary level 2 license face stricter limits. Two tickets in 12 months or one 4-point or higher offense can trigger a mandatory reexamination under the probationary license rules.

Copies of Shiawassee County Traffic Records

To request a copy of a traffic case record, contact the Shiawassee County District Court clerk at 1325 Shiawassee Street, Corunna, MI 48817. The phone number is (989) 725-5100. Ask the clerk what documents are available for your case, whether you need a certified or plain copy, and what the current fee is. Certified copies are needed for formal purposes such as submitting to an insurer or presenting in court. Plain copies are fine for personal reference.

For mail requests, write a request with your full name, the case number if you have it, and the approximate date of the ticket or hearing. Include a check or money order made out to the court and a self-addressed stamped envelope. The clerk will send the copy once the request is processed. Call to confirm the current per-page fee before mailing payment to avoid delays.

Driving records are handled by the Michigan Secretary of State, not the courts. Order yours online through ExpressSOS for $12. Third parties who want another person's driving record must use form BDVR-154 and certify a permissible purpose under MCL 257.208c. Qualifying purposes include insurance underwriting, legal proceedings, and certain employer needs for CDL holders.

Nearby Counties

Shiawassee County sits in central Michigan between Lansing and Flint. These surrounding counties maintain their own traffic ticket records through MiCOURT and local courts.