Farmington Hills Traffic Court Records

Traffic court records for Farmington Hills are filed and maintained at the 47th District Court in Oakland County. The court handles all civil infraction traffic cases and misdemeanor traffic offenses for both Farmington Hills and the city of Farmington. You can search Farmington Hills traffic court records for free through the MiCOURT public portal or by contacting the court directly. This page covers how to find records, what information they contain, how to respond to a citation, and what points mean for your driving record.

47th District Court - Farmington Hills Traffic Court

The 47th District Court is located at 31605 W. Eleven Mile Road in Farmington Hills. It has jurisdiction over both Farmington Hills and the neighboring city of Farmington. Chief Judge Marla E. Parker leads the court, with Judge James E. Brady also presiding. All traffic citations issued within Farmington Hills are processed here. The court handles civil infractions such as speeding, improper turns, and failure to yield, as well as misdemeanor traffic offenses under the Michigan Vehicle Code.

The 47th District Court is one of several district courts within the Oakland County court system. Oakland County maintains an online directory of its courts at oakgov.com, where you can find current contact details, hours, and filing resources for the 47th District Court. The county site is useful if you need to confirm hours, get directions, or find information about how to file or respond to a case.

Because the court serves both Farmington Hills and Farmington, citations from either city come to the same courthouse. If you received a ticket in Farmington, your case is also at the 47th District Court at the same address. The court phone at 248-871-2900 can help you confirm where your specific case is assigned.

How to Search Farmington Hills Traffic Court Records

The best starting point for searching Farmington Hills traffic court records is the free MiCOURT public portal at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search. You can search by name or case number. Filter options let you narrow results by case type or status. The 47th District Court feeds case data into MiCOURT, so most Farmington Hills traffic cases appear in the portal within a few days of being filed. Results include party names, charges, court dates, case status, and dispositions. The system is free and open any time of day.

For physical copies of documents, you contact the 47th District Court at 248-871-2900. Michigan copy fees under MCL 600.2543 apply: plain copies are $1.00 per page, and certified copies cost $10.00 for the first page plus $1.00 per additional page. Transcript requests follow a separate schedule, with fees of $3.75 per page for the original and $0.90 per page for a copy, subject to a $50.00 minimum charge. FOIA requests are handled under MCL 15.231, which gives the court five days to respond. Indigent requestors get the first $20.00 in fees waived.

MiCOURT does not show everything. Sealed cases, Clean Slate expungements, HYTA matters, and cases under MCL 333.7411 are excluded from the public portal. Date of birth is also hidden for all users under MCR 1.109 since April 1, 2022. If the record you need is not available through MiCOURT, you have to reach out to the court directly or submit a FOIA request.

The screenshot below shows the Michigan Secretary of State website. The SOS handles your driving record, which is separate from court records but directly affected by how traffic cases are resolved at the 47th District Court.

The Michigan Secretary of State website is where you go for driving record information, license reinstatement, and point inquiries related to Farmington Hills traffic cases.

The SOS site covers driving records, license status, and point inquiries for Michigan drivers, including those with cases at the 47th District Court in Farmington Hills.

The Michigan trial courts directory lists all district and circuit courts in Michigan, including the 47th District Court, with contact details and links to local court resources.

This directory is useful for confirming court locations, finding local contact information, and identifying which court handles a specific jurisdiction in Michigan.

What Farmington Hills Traffic Court Records Contain

Traffic court records at the 47th District Court include details specific to each case. Civil infraction records show the citation number, the date and location of the alleged offense, the charge, and the outcome. If a hearing was held, the record shows the hearing date, which judge or magistrate handled the case, and whether the infraction was upheld, reduced, or dismissed. Fines ordered and points assessed are part of the public docket.

Misdemeanor traffic records include more information. They show the charge, arraignment date, bond set, hearing dates, and the final outcome. Sentencing details such as fines, probation terms, or jail time are part of the record. OWI cases under MCL 257.625 include the full criminal proceeding. Warrant activity also appears in the case record. These records stay on file unless the person later gets an expungement under Michigan's Clean Slate law. Cases that were resolved under HYTA or MCL 333.7411 are not part of the public record.

Note: Date of birth is not shown in MiCOURT under any search, and expunged or sealed cases will not appear in any public lookup tool.

Responding to a Farmington Hills Traffic Citation

If you receive a traffic citation in Farmington Hills, you have three ways to respond: admit the violation, admit with an explanation, or deny the violation. You have 14 days from the citation date to respond. Options include mail, phone, or appearing in person at the 47th District Court. If you miss the 14-day window, the court enters a default judgment. That results in points on your record, a possible license suspension by the Secretary of State, and additional late fees on top of the original fine amount.

Admitting the violation means you pay the fine and accept the points. Admitting with an explanation lets you tell the court your side of the story. The judge or magistrate may reduce the fine, but if the violation is upheld, you still get the points. Denying the violation triggers a hearing, either informal or formal. Informal hearings are quicker and don't require an attorney. Formal hearings follow more structured court rules. In either case, the court has no power to change the number of points attached to a violation. Points come from the Michigan Vehicle Code and apply based on the charge.

Traffic Points and Driving Records in Farmington Hills

Michigan tracks traffic violations using a point system. Points go on your driving record when you are found responsible for a violation. The count depends on the offense. OWI under MCL 257.625, reckless driving, fleeing police, and leaving the scene of an accident each carry 6 points. Speeding 16 mph or more over the limit is 5 points. Speeding 11 to 15 mph over is 4 points. Going 1 to 10 mph over, failing to stop at a red light, and improper passing are each 3 points. Most other moving violations add 2 points.

Reaching 12 points in a two-year period triggers a required reexamination by the Michigan Secretary of State. The SOS handles all driving record matters at michigan.gov/sos and by phone at 517-322-1624. Points stay on your record for two years from the date of the violation. Courts in Michigan cannot reduce or remove points. Only time removes them from your record, regardless of what happens in court with your fine or charge.

Oakland County Traffic Court Records

Farmington Hills is part of Oakland County. All traffic court filings in Farmington Hills go through the 47th District Court, which operates within the Oakland County court system. For broader county-level information about courts, procedures, fees, and resources across Oakland County, visit the Oakland County traffic court records page.

View Oakland County Traffic Court Records

Nearby Cities

Other cities near Farmington Hills with their own traffic court records pages include:

• Troy
• Southfield
• Rochester Hills