Find Traffic Court Records in Dearborn

Dearborn traffic court records are filed at the 19th District Court, located at 16077 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, part of Wayne County. The 19th District Court handles all traffic citations issued within city limits, from civil infractions to misdemeanor traffic offenses and city ordinance violations. You can search Dearborn traffic cases online through MiCOURT, pay eligible fines online, or contact the court's records division directly for copies of specific files.

19th District Court - Dearborn Traffic Court Records

The 19th District Court at 16077 Michigan Avenue is where Dearborn traffic court records are filed and maintained. The court is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. All traffic citations issued within the city go through this court, whether they are civil infractions, misdemeanor traffic offenses, or city ordinance violations. The court also handles civil cases up to $25,000, small claims, and landlord-tenant disputes, but traffic matters make up a significant part of its caseload.

The Dearborn city website at dearborn.gov provides court contact details, links to online payment tools, and information on the 19th District Court's divisions. Most civil traffic infractions can be paid online without visiting in person. Misdemeanor traffic cases typically require an appearance or attorney representation depending on the charge and what is at stake.

The screenshot below shows the Dearborn city website, which is where you find 19th District Court resources including online payment and the records request contact.

The Dearborn city website connects you to the 19th District Court's services, including online fine payment and the records division email.

Dearborn Traffic Court Records Search

MiCOURT is the free statewide case search tool that covers the 19th District Court. You can search Dearborn traffic court records at micourt.courts.michigan.gov by name or case number. Results show the case type, current status, party names, charges, and court dates for public records. The search is open around the clock and does not require an account. Most current traffic cases appear within a few days of filing at the court.

Some records are never available in the public system. Sealed cases, Clean Slate expungements, and cases resolved under MCL 333.7411 or the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act (HYTA) do not show in any public search. Date of birth is hidden from all results under MCR 1.109. If you need a copy of a specific Dearborn traffic record, email districtcourtrecords@ci.dearborn.mi.us with the full name on the case, the case number if you have it, and the type of copy you need. For certified copies, include your mailing address.

Plain copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $1 for each page after that. For court transcripts, fees are governed by MCL 600.2543: $3.75 per page for an original and $0.90 per page for a copy, with a $50 minimum. FOIA requests under MCL 15.231 are fulfilled within five business days, and the first $20 in fees is waived for people who qualify as indigent.

The screenshot below shows the Michigan Courts official website, which hosts MiCOURT, trial court directories, and all statewide court resources used by the 19th District Court in Dearborn.

The Michigan Courts site at courts.michigan.gov links to all case search tools and resources for courts including the 19th District Court in Dearborn.

Responding to Dearborn Traffic Citations

If you got a traffic citation in Dearborn, you have 14 days to respond to the 19th District Court. Three options are available: admit the violation and pay, admit with an explanation, or deny the charge. Admitting means you pay the fine and accept any points assigned by law. Admitting with an explanation means a magistrate hears your side before deciding on the fine. Denying moves the matter to a hearing, either informal without attorneys or formal with attorneys allowed on both sides.

Failing to respond within 14 days results in a default judgment. The court enters the violation as upheld, notifies the Michigan Secretary of State, and points go on your driving record. Late fees are added to the original fine amount, and a reinstatement fee is required to restore your driving privileges if your license was suspended. Online payment for most civil infractions is available through the court. Check dearborn.gov for the current payment link and to confirm your case is eligible. Some misdemeanor traffic cases require a personal appearance and cannot be resolved online. For felony traffic matters, the case moves to the Wayne County Circuit Court after a preliminary exam at the 19th District Court.

Michigan courts cannot take traffic cases under advisement or change the points assigned by the Michigan Vehicle Code. Points are set by state law based on the violation, not the court. Once a violation is upheld, the Secretary of State applies the points.

Note: Courts in Michigan set fines but have no power to reduce or waive points. Only the passage of time removes points from your driving record.

Points and Driving Records for Dearborn Drivers

Michigan's point system applies to all traffic violations statewide, including those handled at the 19th 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, failing to stop at a red light, and other moving violations add 3 points. Most other civil infraction violations are 2 points.

If your point total reaches 12 within two years, the Michigan Secretary of State will require a reexamination. Points drop off your record two years after the violation date. After a case closes at the 19th District Court, the court sends the outcome to the Secretary of State, which then updates your driving record. The court file and your driving record are two separate things. The court file has case details, filings, and the final outcome. Your driving record tracks points, license status, and your full driving history. You need to check both to get a complete picture of any traffic matter. Contact the Michigan Secretary of State at michigan.gov/sos or 517-322-1624 to check your record or manage any license issues following a Dearborn traffic case.

Online Tools for Dearborn Traffic Records

Several free Michigan tools help you find and manage Dearborn traffic court records. MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov is the main search portal. It pulls live case data from the 19th District Court. MiFILE at mifile.courts.michigan.gov handles electronic filings for courts that accept it. The available courts list shows which case types and courts are enrolled. The Michigan Trial Courts Directory at courts.michigan.gov/courts/trial-courts lists all district and circuit courts with addresses and contact details across the state.

Michigan ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat provides criminal history searches for $10 per query, but this is a separate system from civil traffic infraction records and does not show your driving record or point total. For driving records, go through the Secretary of State, not ICHAT.

Wayne County Traffic Court Records

Dearborn is in Wayne County, one of the largest counties in Michigan. Wayne County includes Detroit and many surrounding cities, each served by their own district court. For a full overview of Wayne County courts, filing procedures, and county-wide court resources, visit the Wayne County traffic court records page.

View Wayne County Traffic Court Records

Nearby Cities

Other cities in the area with traffic court record pages include:

• Detroit
• Ann Arbor
• Livonia
• Westland
• Canton Township