Warren Traffic Court Records
Warren traffic court records are managed by the 37th District Court, which serves the city of Warren and nearby Center Line in Macomb County. The 37th District Court handles civil infraction traffic cases and misdemeanor traffic offenses for all citations issued within Warren city limits. You can search Warren traffic court records through the state's MiCOURT public case search portal or by contacting the court directly. This page covers how to find case records, what they include, how to respond to a citation, and what happens if you miss the response deadline.
Warren Overview
37th District Court - Warren Traffic Cases
The 37th District Court is located at 8300 Common Road in Warren, Michigan. It handles all traffic violations, misdemeanor cases, civil cases under $25,000, and preliminary examinations for felony offenses arising in Warren and Center Line. The court is part of the Macomb County court system. It is the primary place to go if you have a traffic citation from within Warren city limits. The court's main phone line is 586-574-4900.
| Court | 37th District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 8300 Common Road Warren, MI 48093 |
| Phone | 586-574-4900 |
| Secondary Phone | 586-574-4932 |
| Website | 37thdistrictcourt.org |
| Case Search | MiCOURT Public Case Search |
The 37th District Court serves one of the largest cities in Michigan by population. Warren is a dense urban community in Macomb County with a high volume of traffic on its major roads. The court processes a significant number of civil infraction traffic citations each year alongside misdemeanor traffic offenses. In addition to traffic cases, the court handles preliminary exams for felony cases that originate in Warren before they move to the Macomb County Circuit Court.
The 37th District Court website is the best place to start if you have a traffic citation or need to contact the court about a Warren traffic case.
The 37th District Court at 8300 Common Road handles all traffic cases from within Warren and Center Line city limits.
How to Search Warren Traffic Court Records
The main way to search Warren traffic court records online is through the MiCOURT public case search portal at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search. This free statewide tool covers the 37th District Court. You can search by name or case number and filter by case type or status. Results typically include party names, charges, hearing dates, case status, and final disposition. Most newly filed cases appear in the system within a few days of being entered by the clerk's office.
In-person searches are also available at the 37th District Court clerk's office at 8300 Common Road. Staff can look up cases by name or case number and help you get copies of records. For mail requests, write to the court and include the case number or party name, your contact information, and a description of what you need. Payment for copies by mail must be submitted with your request. The court accepts written FOIA requests for records covered under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. The Macomb County FOIA coordinator is located at 1 South Main Street, 8th Floor, Mount Clemens, MI 48043, for county-level records requests.
MiCOURT does not show sealed cases, Clean Slate expungements, HYTA matters, or cases resolved under MCL 333.7411. Date of birth is not visible in public search results per MCR 1.109. If you need information on one of these case types, contact the 37th District Court directly at 586-574-4900.
Note: Always have the case number ready when contacting the court. It speeds up the search and ensures you get the right record.
What Warren Traffic Court Records Show
Traffic court records from the 37th District Court document each case in detail. Civil infraction records list the citation date, the location of the stop, the specific violation charged (such as speeding, improper lane use, or failure to yield), the assigned magistrate or judge, hearing dates, and the final outcome. If the case was resolved by payment, the record shows the amount paid and when. If a hearing was held, the docket notes the result, including whether the infraction was upheld, reduced, or dismissed.
Misdemeanor traffic records are more detailed. They cover the charge, any arraignment proceedings, bond conditions, pre-trial hearings, and the final disposition including sentencing. For serious traffic offenses like OWI under MCL 257.625, reckless driving, or fleeing police, the full criminal record is part of the public case file unless the matter was later expunged. Warrants issued in connection with a case also appear in the record. These case files are kept by the 37th District Court clerk and are accessible through the MiCOURT portal or in person.
Michigan Courts provides general information about district court records at courts.michigan.gov. The statewide trial courts directory at courts.michigan.gov/courts/trial-courts lists contact information for all district courts, including the 37th.
The screenshot below shows the Michigan Courts official website, which is a useful reference for understanding how traffic court records are maintained across the state.
The Michigan Courts website provides guidance on public access to court records, court procedures, and how district courts like the 37th operate statewide.
This site explains the rules governing public records access in Michigan district courts, including courts serving Warren.
Responding to a Warren Traffic Citation
If you receive a traffic citation in Warren, you must respond within 14 days of the issue date. The three options are admit the violation, admit with an explanation, or deny the violation. Admitting means you pay the stated fine and accept the associated points on your driving record. Admitting with an explanation means you appear before a magistrate or judge to give your side of the story. The court may reduce the fine, but if the violation is upheld, the points still apply. Denying the violation means you want a hearing. Informal hearings are handled without attorneys and are faster. Formal hearings follow more structured court procedures.
Failing to respond within 14 days triggers a default judgment. A default judgment means the violation is considered upheld without any hearing. Points are added to your Michigan driving record, the Secretary of State may suspend your license, and you will owe the full fine amount plus late fees and a reinstatement fee to restore your driving privileges. The courts in Michigan do not have the power to adjust the point values assigned to traffic violations. Point values are fixed by the Michigan Vehicle Code. Courts can reduce fines in some cases, but not points.
The Michigan Secretary of State's office at michigan.gov/sos handles all driving record matters, including license suspensions and reinstatements that result from Warren traffic court outcomes.
Contact the Secretary of State at 517-322-1624 to check your driving record status or ask about reinstatement requirements after a Warren traffic case.
Traffic Points for Warren Drivers
Michigan assigns points to your driving record for traffic violations. The point values are tied to the type of offense. OWI convictions under MCL 257.625, reckless driving, fleeing or eluding police, and leaving the scene of an accident all carry 6 points. Speeding 16 mph or more over the limit is 5 points. Going 11 to 15 mph over is 4 points. Most other speeding violations, failing to signal, improper passing, and passing a stopped school bus carry 3 points. Other civil infraction violations typically add 2 points.
Reaching 12 points within any two-year period triggers a reexamination by the Secretary of State. You may need to take a written test, a driving test, or both. Points stay on your record for two years from the date of the violation. They drop off automatically after that period, but the underlying conviction remains part of your driving history. If you are a Warren driver with multiple citations, tracking your point total with the Secretary of State's office is important. You can reach the Secretary of State at 517-322-1624 or visit michigan.gov/sos to check your current record status.
Macomb County Traffic Court Records
Warren is the largest city in Macomb County. Traffic cases filed in Warren go through the 37th District Court within the Macomb County court system. For county-wide court resources, FOIA contacts, and information about other courts in Macomb County, visit the Macomb County traffic court records page.
Nearby Cities
Other Macomb County area cities with traffic court records pages include: