Look Up Genesee County Traffic Court Records

How to Search Genesee County Traffic Court Records

The state's MiCOURT D67 portal is the primary public search for 67th District Court traffic cases. Search by citation number, case number, or party name. The court's payment page handles ticket payments online for eligible cases. For Genesee County records before July 31, 2014, the court requires a written request because of Michigan's Automatic Clean Slate framework.

1. Open MiCOURT D67.
2. Accept the disclaimer and clear the hCaptcha challenge if shown.
3. Search by citation or ticket number when available.
4. Otherwise search by last name and first name with date of birth if available.
5. Open the case detail for the Register of Actions, fine and cost detail, and disposition.
6. For pre-07/31/2014 traffic records, switch to the 67th District Court records request process at 630 South Saginaw Street.

Which Courts Handle Traffic Cases in Genesee County

All Genesee County traffic cases run through the 67th District Court. The court is organized into geographic divisions: Burton, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, Grand Blanc, Flint Fifth Division, and Mt. Morris. Each division handles tickets written in its service area. Felony OWI and serious traffic crimes can bind over to the 7th Circuit Court after preliminary examination. City of Flint matters are handled by the Flint Fifth Division at 630 South Saginaw Street.

Types of Traffic Cases on Record

Michigan splits traffic offenses into civil infractions and traffic crimes. Civil infractions are non-criminal and generally end in a fine and points on the driving record. Traffic crimes are criminal misdemeanors or felonies and can include jail time, probation, license sanctions, and a criminal record. Genesee County 67th District Court handles both groups for tickets written in the county.

• Civil infractions - Speeding, lane-use violations, equipment violations.
• Misdemeanor traffic - Driving while license suspended (DWLS), reckless driving, no-insurance, OWI first offense.
• Felony traffic - OWI third or higher, OWI causing death or serious injury, certain CDL violations.
• Default cases - Failure to appear or pay can trigger bench warrants and license action.

What Genesee County Traffic Court Records Show

A traffic case detail on MiCOURT carries the same general structure as other District Court cases, with traffic-specific data added. The table below covers the typical fields a public user sees in a Genesee County traffic court record.

Searching by Citation Number vs. by Name

Citation number is the fastest path to a single ticket. The number is on the ticket the officer issued and on any court mailing. For Genesee County tickets received after August 1, 2014, the District Court payment page warns that the payer may need to add the year prefix to the ticket number. For example, a 2015 ticket numbered "1001004A" becomes "151001004A" for online payment.

Name-based search returns every Genesee County 67th District Court case associated with a person, not just traffic. For people with common names, adding date of birth narrows the list. The search-field structure matches the broader Genesee County court records search.

Paying or Contesting a Genesee County Traffic Ticket

The 67th District Court payment page accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover for online payment. If a previous credit card payment was reversed or returned for non-sufficient funds, the court requires in-person or mailed payment after that. Mail payments must be cashier's check or money order made payable to 67th District Court with the ticket number. No personal checks.

1. Read the ticket for court location, ticket number, and response deadline.
2. Decide to pay (admit responsibility) or contest (request hearing).
3. To pay online, use the 67th District Court payment page with the appropriate ticket-number prefix for post-08/01/2014 tickets.
4. To contest, contact the court before the response deadline to request a hearing.
5. Attend the hearing on the scheduled date. Bring the ticket, license, insurance, and any defense evidence.
6. If unable to attend, request a continuance before the date to avoid default and possible warrant or license action.

Public Access Laws for Genesee County Traffic Court Records

Traffic court records are court records and are governed by Michigan Court Rule 8.119 and SCAO records standards. Public access is broad, with restrictions for sealed cases, juvenile traffic matters, and set-aside cases. Civil infractions are public. Misdemeanor traffic cases and felony traffic cases are public unless sealed or set aside.

For background checks, traffic court records are a separate file from the Secretary of State driving record. MCL 780.621c states that a set-aside order for a traffic offense does not necessarily remove the conviction from the Secretary of State driving record. The Michigan driving record stays a separate file even when the court file is removed from public criminal history.

Court Traffic Records vs. State Driver Records

The court traffic record and the Michigan Secretary of State driving record are different files held by different agencies. A complete picture of a Genesee County traffic history takes both. The comparison below covers the key differences.

CDL and Commercial Driver Records

Commercial driver license holders face stricter consequences for traffic convictions in Michigan. Federal motor-carrier rules limit plea reductions for CDL holders, and certain offenses produce mandatory disqualifications. A Genesee County traffic case involving a CDL holder may run differently from a non-CDL case at the same offense level. The 67th District Court applies the federal CDL rules at sentencing along with state motor-vehicle law. CDL holders should consult an attorney before pleading on any moving violation.

DUI / OWI Cases

Michigan uses Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and related charges. OWI is a misdemeanor at first offense and a felony at third offense or with certain aggravating facts. The 67th District Court handles arraignment and preliminary examination for OWI. Felony OWI binds over to the 7th Circuit Court for trial and sentencing. For full criminal-history detail, see arrest records. The District Sobriety Court is a treatment-based alternative for eligible alcohol-dependent participants.

Deferred Adjudication and Defensive Driving

Some Michigan traffic cases qualify for a defensive driving course or basic driver improvement course that limits the points appearing on the SOS driver record. The court file still shows the citation; the driving record is what changes. Deferred adjudication can also apply in some misdemeanor traffic cases, with the conviction set aside upon successful completion of court-ordered conditions. Eligibility is offense-specific and judge-discretionary.

Sealing or Setting Aside Traffic Records

Michigan's Clean Slate framework under MCL 780.621 covers eligible traffic and non-traffic convictions. Set-aside removes the conviction from public criminal history. As noted under MCL 780.621c, the Secretary of State driving record may keep the conviction even after set-aside. The 67th District Court Clean Slate page links the SCAO MC 227 series forms used to apply for a set-aside in District Court.

Fees for Genesee County Traffic Record Copies

Certified copies, file searches, and District Court records request fees are set by the 67th District Court. Exact amounts should be confirmed with the court records office before payment.

Related Genesee County Resources

For OWI / DUI criminal court records, see arrest records. For court files more broadly, see court records. For District Court detail, see the 67th District Court page. For active bench warrants from traffic FTAs, see warrant records.