Canton Township Traffic Court Records

Canton Township traffic court records are handled by the 35th District Court, located at 660 Plymouth Road in Plymouth, Michigan. Canton Township is in Wayne County, and the 35th District Court covers Canton Township along with Plymouth Township, the City of Plymouth, Northville Township, and the City of Northville. The court processes roughly 35,000 new cases each year, with traffic and civil infractions making up the largest share. You can search records online through MiCOURT, use the public terminal at the courthouse, or submit a formal record check request to get copies of specific files.

35th District Court - Canton Township Traffic Court

The 35th District Court at 660 Plymouth Road is where Canton Township traffic court records are filed and maintained. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Its jurisdiction covers Canton Township, Plymouth Township, the City of Plymouth, Northville Township, and the City of Northville. The court has three main divisions: Civil, Traffic and Criminal, and Probation. Traffic and civil infractions are the most common case types across the court's roughly 35,000 annual filings.

The 35th District Court's website at 35thdistrictcourt.org is the primary resource for forms, contact information, and online tools for Canton Township traffic cases. It covers all three divisions, explains how to request records, and provides links to the traffic division's specific guidance on citations and hearings.

The screenshot below shows the 35th District Court website, which is where you start when looking for Canton Township traffic court records and court resources.

The 35th District Court website at 35thdistrictcourt.org covers all court divisions, online tools, and the record check request process for Canton Township cases.

Canton Township Traffic Court Records Search Options

The 35th District Court gives you three ways to search Canton Township traffic court records. The first is MiCOURT, the free statewide online case search at micourt.courts.michigan.gov. You search by name or case number and can filter by case type and status. Public records show party names, charges, court dates, and case outcomes. Sealed cases, Clean Slate expungements, and records protected under MCL 333.7411 or HYTA are not visible in any public search. Date of birth is hidden per court rule MCR 1.109.

The second option is the public terminal in the courthouse lobby. This terminal lets you view case records and print copies for $1 per page. You do not need an appointment. Just go during regular business hours. This works well if you need to check more than one case at once or want to review a file before ordering a certified copy.

The third option is a formal record check request. You submit the request to the court, staff prepare the record and contact you with the fee, and then you send payment before the court mails the results. Certified record checks take up to 10 business days from payment. The court sends results by first-class mail only. There is no email delivery or pickup option for certified records.

The record request page at 35thdistrictcourt.org/online-resources/records has full details on all three options.

The records page outlines every access method and explains what information you need to submit for a formal record check at the 35th District Court.

How to Request Canton Township Traffic Records

To submit a formal record check request, you need to give the court your first name, last name, middle name, date of birth, the case number if you have it, your mailing address, and your phone number. Once staff receive the request, they review it and contact you with the fee amount. After that, you send payment by check or money order payable to "35th District Court" and mail it to: Attn: Record Checks, 35th District Court, 660 Plymouth Road, Plymouth MI 48170.

You can submit requests three ways: by email to Recordchecks@35thdistrictcourt.org, by mail to the address above, or by fax to 734-454-9303. Do not send payment before the court contacts you with the amount. After the court receives and processes your payment, it mails the records first-class only. Allow up to 10 business days from payment. There is no pickup option and no email delivery for certified records.

Plain copies from the public terminal or through a general request are $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page, in line with MCL 600.2543. FOIA requests under MCL 15.231 are handled within five business days, and the first $20 in fees is waived for people who qualify as indigent. Transcript fees under MCL 600.2543 are $3.75 per page for an original and $0.90 per page for a copy, with a $50 minimum fee.

Canton Township Traffic Citations at the 35th District Court

When you receive a traffic citation in Canton Township, the case goes to the 35th District Court. You must respond within 12 days. That window is shorter than the 14-day period used by some other Michigan courts, so act quickly. You can admit the violation, admit with an explanation, or deny the charge. Admitting means you pay and accept the points. Admitting with an explanation means a magistrate hears your side and may reduce the fine. Denying means a hearing, either informal or formal.

The traffic division at the 35th District Court handles all civil infraction and misdemeanor traffic matters for Canton Township. The traffic division page at 35thdistrictcourt.org/departments/traffic-division gives guidance on deadlines, payment options, and what to expect at a hearing.

The traffic division page covers your response options, hearing types, and what happens if you miss the 12-day deadline on a Canton Township traffic citation.

Michigan law prohibits courts from taking traffic matters under advisement. The 35th District Court cannot waive, raise, or lower points set by the Michigan Vehicle Code. Once a plea or finding is entered, the court notifies the Secretary of State, and points go on the driver's record at that point. If you accumulate 12 points within two years, the Secretary of State schedules a reexamination. Payment plans on court fines can be arranged by contacting collections@35thdistrictcourt.org.

Traffic Points and Driving Records for Canton Township Drivers

Michigan's point system applies statewide, including to all violations handled at the 35th District Court. OWI under MCL 257.625, reckless driving, fleeing police, and leaving the scene each carry 6 points. Speeding 16 mph or more over the limit is 5 points. Going 11 to 15 mph over is 4 points. Speeding 1 to 10 over, running a red light, and other moving violations are 3 points each. Most other civil infraction violations add 2 points.

Reaching 12 points within two years triggers a reexamination by the Secretary of State. You may be required to retake a written or road test before driving again. Points stay on your record for two years from the violation date. After two years the points drop, but the underlying conviction stays in your driving history. The 35th District Court handles about 35,000 cases per year across its jurisdiction, and Canton Township traffic citations represent a large portion of those filings. Given the high volume of cases and the 12-day response window, it pays to act quickly when you get a citation. Contact the Michigan Secretary of State at michigan.gov/sos or 517-322-1624 to check your current point total and license status.

Note: Courts in Michigan cannot reduce or eliminate points. Only the Secretary of State manages your driving record, and only the passage of time removes points once they are assigned.

Wayne County Traffic Court Records

Canton Township is in Wayne County, which has multiple district courts covering different cities and townships. For a full overview of Wayne County's court system, all district courts, and the Wayne County Circuit Court, visit the county page.

View Wayne County Traffic Court Records

Nearby Cities

Other Wayne County and nearby cities with traffic court record pages include:

• Detroit
• Dearborn
• Livonia
• Westland
• Ann Arbor