Troy Traffic Court Records

Troy traffic court records are filed and maintained at the 52-4 District Court, which handles all civil infraction and misdemeanor traffic cases for the city of Troy in Oakland County. You can search Troy traffic court records online through Michigan's free MiCOURT case search portal or by calling the court directly. This page covers how to find records, what they contain, how to respond to a traffic citation, and how points affect your Michigan driving record.

52-4 District Court - Troy Traffic Court

All traffic cases from Troy go through the 52-4 District Court at 520 West Big Beaver Road. This court is part of the Oakland County district court system and handles civil infractions and misdemeanor traffic offenses for Troy. Civil infractions include things like speeding, failure to yield, and improper lane use. Misdemeanor traffic offenses carry heavier penalties and become part of your criminal record. The court's Traffic Division can be reached directly at 248-528-0402. The main court line is 248-528-0400.

The 52-4 District Court serves Troy within the Oakland County court network. Judges Kirsten Nielsen Hartig and Maureen M. McGinnis preside over cases filed here. The court handles a steady volume of traffic citations each year, given Troy's size and its location along major corridors like Big Beaver Road and I-75. If you have a citation from Troy, this is the court that holds your record and manages your hearing.

Oakland County maintains a directory of its district courts through the county court website. That page lists contact details, hours, and resources for each district court including the 52-4. If you are unsure whether your case is at this court, the county site is a good starting point before calling the court directly.

How to Search Troy Traffic Court Records

The fastest way to search Troy traffic court records is through the state's free MiCOURT portal at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search. You search by name or case number and can filter by case type or status. Results show party names, charges, court dates, case status, and outcomes. Data from the 52-4 District Court feeds into MiCOURT, so most Troy traffic cases appear in the portal within a few business days of filing. The portal is free to use and available any time.

If you need physical copies of court documents, you contact the 52-4 District Court directly. Copy fees in Michigan are set under MCL 600.2543. Plain copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first page plus $1.00 for each additional page. Transcript fees run $3.75 per page for the original and $0.90 per page for a copy, with a $50.00 minimum. You can call the Traffic Division at 248-528-0402 to ask about current procedures for requesting records by mail or in person.

Some records will not appear in MiCOURT. Sealed cases, Clean Slate expungements, HYTA (Holmes Youthful Trainee Act) matters, and cases handled under MCL 333.7411 are not shown in public searches. Date of birth is hidden for all users in MiCOURT under MCR 1.109, which took effect April 1, 2022. For records that are not in the public portal, you need to contact the court directly or submit a FOIA request.

Michigan also allows electronic filing through MiFILE at mifile.courts.michigan.gov/availablecourts. Attorneys and self-represented parties can check whether the 52-4 District Court accepts e-filed documents through that list.

The screenshot below is from the Michigan Courts official website, where you can find resources, court directories, and links to MiCOURT for searching Troy traffic cases.

The Michigan Courts website provides access to court resources, case search tools, and information about district courts across the state including those in Oakland County.

The Michigan Courts site links directly to MiCOURT, the main public portal for searching traffic case records in Troy and across the state.

Michigan's iChat system at michigan.gov/ichat gives access to criminal history records, which can include misdemeanor traffic offenses from the 52-4 District Court.

iChat is a fee-based service managed by the Michigan State Police and is separate from MiCOURT. It covers records statewide, including misdemeanor traffic matters filed in Troy.

What Troy Traffic Court Records Contain

Troy traffic court records at the 52-4 District Court include specific details about each case. Civil infraction records show the citation number, the date and location of the alleged violation, the charge, and the outcome. If a hearing was held, the record includes the hearing date, the judge or magistrate assigned, and whether the infraction was upheld, reduced, or dismissed. Points assessed and any fines ordered are part of the public docket.

Misdemeanor traffic records are more detailed. They include the charge, arraignment date, any bond set, hearing dates, and the final disposition. Sentencing details such as fines, probation, or jail time are part of the public record. OWI cases under MCL 257.625 reflect the full criminal proceeding. These records stay on file unless expunged through Michigan's Clean Slate law. If a warrant was issued at any point in the case, that also shows in the record.

Note: Date of birth is never shown in MiCOURT public search results, and any sealed or expunged case will not appear in a public records search.

Responding to a Troy Traffic Citation

If you receive a traffic citation in Troy, 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. You can respond by mail, by phone, in person at the 52-4 District Court, or through a legal representative. Failing to respond within 14 days results in a default judgment. That means points go on your record, the Secretary of State may suspend your license, and you owe the original amount plus late fees and a reinstatement fee.

Admitting the violation means you pay the full fine and accept the points. Admitting with an explanation means you want to tell the court your side. The judge or magistrate hears you and may reduce the fine, but the underlying violation still stands if it is upheld. Denying the violation leads to a formal or informal hearing. Informal hearings do not involve attorneys and are typically quicker. Formal hearings follow more structured rules. Either way, the court does not set or change the number of points assigned to a violation. Points come from the Michigan Vehicle Code and are tied to the charge itself.

Note: Contact the Traffic Division at 248-528-0402 to confirm how to respond to your specific citation, since some citation types have different deadlines or procedures.

Traffic Points and Your Driving Record

Michigan tracks driving behavior through a point system. Points are added to your record when you are found responsible for a violation. The total depends on what you were charged with. OWI under MCL 257.625, reckless driving, fleeing police, and leaving the scene each carry 6 points. Speeding 16 miles per hour or more over the limit is 5 points. Speeding 11 to 15 mph over is 4 points. Going 1 to 10 mph over the limit, running a red light, and improper passing are each 3 points. Most other violations add 2 points to your record.

Reaching 12 points within two years triggers a required reexamination by the Michigan Secretary of State. The Secretary of State's office handles all driving record matters at michigan.gov/sos. You can call them at 517-322-1624. Points stay on your record for two years from the date of the violation. Courts in Michigan have no authority to reduce or remove points. Only the passage of time clears them from your record.

Oakland County Traffic Court Records

Troy is located in Oakland County. Traffic court filings in Troy go through the 52-4 District Court, which operates within the Oakland County court system. For broader county-level information on courts, clerks, 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 Troy with their own traffic court records pages include:

• Farmington Hills
• Southfield
• Rochester Hills
• Sterling Heights