Search Dickinson County Traffic Court Records

Dickinson County traffic court records are filed and kept at the 95B-1 District Court in Iron Mountain. This court processes all traffic infractions and misdemeanor traffic cases in Dickinson County. You can search records online for free using the state's MiCOURT system, pay fines through an online portal, and request copies directly from the court. This page explains how to find Dickinson County traffic records, what they contain, how to respond to a ticket, and how the state's point system works.

95B-1 District Court - Dickinson County

The 95B-1 District Court sits at 705 S. Stephenson Avenue in Iron Mountain. Mailing address is P.O. Box 609, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. The court clerk and administrator is Connie Chicha. The court shares the building with the 41st Circuit Court and Probate Court. The district court handles all civil infractions and misdemeanor traffic matters. Felony-level traffic offenses, such as OWI causing serious injury under MCL 257.625, go to the 41st Circuit Court at the same address.

The district court phone is (906) 774-0506 and fax is (906) 774-4660. The 41st Circuit Court line is (906) 774-0988. For probate matters, call (906) 774-1555. Chief Probation Officer Amber Miller can be reached at (906) 774-7522. If you need help with MiFILE e-filing in Dickinson County, contact mifilehelpdesk@dickinsoncountymi.gov. The county website is at dickinsoncountymi.gov.

The Dickinson County website has contact information for all county offices. It does not always have a dedicated courts section, so call the court directly at (906) 774-0506 for hours and case-specific questions.

The screenshot below shows the Dickinson County official website, which has department contacts, links, and general county information.

Start at dickinsoncountymi.gov for links to the 95B-1 District Court and other county resources.

Dickinson County Traffic Records Online

The free MiCOURT portal at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/ is how most people search Dickinson County traffic court records. Select the 95B-1 District Court and search by name, case number, or ticket number. No account is needed. The system shows case type, charge, filing date, docket entries, hearing dates, and current status. You can filter by case type and case status to narrow results.

Some records don't appear in MiCOURT. Sealed cases are not visible. Clean Slate expungements are removed. Cases that were resolved under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act are not shown. Drug cases dismissed under MCL 333.7411 are also excluded. Dates of birth have been hidden from the public view in MiCOURT since April 1, 2022, per MCR 1.109. If you're looking for something that should be there but isn't, contact the court clerk at (906) 774-0506.

MiCOURT covers the 95B-1 District Court and lets you search Dickinson County traffic cases at no cost.

For e-filing, check whether the 95B-1 District Court is available through MiFILE. If you need MiFILE help, email mifilehelpdesk@dickinsoncountymi.gov. Fine payments for 95B District Court cases can also be made online through courtreference.com, which provides payment processing for this court with a service fee.

MiFILE shows which Michigan courts accept electronic filings, including Upper Peninsula courts that serve Dickinson County.

What Dickinson County Traffic Court Records Include

A Dickinson County traffic case file documents every stage of the case. At the start, the record includes the citation details: charge, date, location, officer name, and ticket number. As the case moves through the system, each docket entry is added: appearances, hearings, continuances, and payments. The disposition entry is the key one. It records whether the person was found responsible, not responsible, or if the case was dismissed.

For criminal traffic charges like OWI under MCL 257.625 or reckless driving under MCL 257.626, the file is more detailed. It includes the criminal charge, any plea agreement, the sentence imposed, and probation conditions if applicable. If community service was ordered, that may appear as well. Certified copies of any of these records are available from the 95B-1 District Court clerk. You need the certified copy for things like insurance disputes or legal proceedings where the official record is required.

Note: Court records show what happened in court. They do not show your current point total or license status. Those are kept by the Secretary of State.

Your Options After Getting a Dickinson County Traffic Ticket

When a civil infraction ticket is issued in Dickinson County, you have 14 days to respond. Look at the ticket carefully. It will list the fine amount and explain your options. Not responding means the court enters a default judgment. That means points are assessed to your driving record through the Secretary of State, and the unpaid fine may lead to license suspension.

You have three main ways to respond. First, admit responsibility and pay the fine. This is the quickest option and closes the case. Second, admit with an explanation. You write a statement and the magistrate reviews it. The magistrate can reduce the fine but cannot waive points. Third, deny responsibility and request a hearing. At an informal hearing there are no attorneys, the magistrate presides, and you can appeal within 7 days if you lose. At a formal hearing a judge presides, both sides can have attorneys, and the citing officer is there to present their account.

Michigan courts are not allowed to take traffic cases under advisement. The court cannot promise to dismiss a case if you attend a class. What a court-approved or Secretary of State approved defensive driving course can do is reduce points on your driving record through a separate state program. That is worth asking about if points are your main concern.

Dickinson County also has online fine payment. The courtreference.com portal at courtreference.com/Michigan-Court-Fine-Payments.htm lets you pay 95B District Court fines online. A service fee applies.

The Court Reference payment portal handles online fine payments for the 95B-1 District Court in Iron Mountain, Dickinson County.

Copies and FOIA Requests

To get copies of Dickinson County traffic records, go to the 95B-1 District Court at 705 S. Stephenson Avenue or mail a written request to P.O. Box 609, Iron Mountain, MI 49801. Include the case number or party name and approximate case date. Standard copies cost $1.00 per page. Certified copies are $10.00 for the first page plus $1.00 per page after that. Transcript fees under MCL 600.2543 are $3.75 per page (original) and $0.90 per page (copies), with a $50 minimum.

For FOIA requests directed at Dickinson County government records, submit your request in writing to the county. Under MCL 15.231, the county has 5 business days to respond. The first $20 in fees is waived for people who demonstrate indigency. Court records are separate from county FOIA and go through the court clerk. Call the court at (906) 774-0506 for questions about record request procedures and turnaround times.

Points and Driving Records After a Dickinson County Case

Every civil infraction finding and criminal traffic conviction in the 95B-1 District Court gets reported to the Michigan Secretary of State. The Secretary of State is the agency that adds points to your driving record. The court has no ability to reduce, waive, or hold back points. Once the court sends the outcome, the Secretary of State acts on it.

Michigan's point system assigns values based on the severity of the violation. OWI (MCL 257.625), reckless driving, fleeing or eluding police, leaving the scene of an accident, and vehicular manslaughter all carry 6 points. Speeding 16 or more mph over the limit is 5 points. Going 11 to 15 mph over is 4 points. Speeding 1 to 10 mph over, disobeying a traffic signal, improper passing, and failing to stop for a school bus are all 3 points. All other moving violations are 2 points. If you reach 12 points within a 2-year window, the Secretary of State will schedule a reexamination of your driving record and fitness.

Check your driving record and point total at the Michigan Secretary of State's site at michigan.gov/sos or call (517) 322-1624. The ICHAT system at michigan.gov/ichat allows criminal history searches for $10 and may have relevant information if traffic charges led to a criminal case.

Cities in Dickinson County

Iron Mountain is the county seat and home of the 95B-1 District Court. No cities in Dickinson County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page on this site. All traffic cases in the county are filed and processed at the Iron Mountain courthouse on S. Stephenson Avenue.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Dickinson County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.