Huron County Traffic Court Records

Huron County traffic court records are maintained by the 73B District Court at 250 E. Huron Avenue in Bad Axe. This court handles all traffic violations, civil infractions, and moving violation cases issued anywhere in the county. You can search Huron County traffic court records online through MiCOURT or the Huron County Clerk's case search portal, pay fines online through allpaid.com, or contact the court directly. The 73B District Court has clear policies on traffic matters and maintains a dedicated traffic page on the county website for public reference.

73B District Court - Huron County Traffic Records

The 73B District Court at 250 E. Huron Avenue, Room 105 in Bad Axe is the court that handles all traffic matters in Huron County. Court administrator Megan Shedd runs day-to-day operations and can be reached at (989) 269-9987. The attorney magistrate is Jessica Testolin-Reinke. The assignment and jury clerk is Laken Cook at (989) 269-7988. For magistrate-related inquiries, the magistrate court line is (989) 269-7201. The court is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and remains open during the lunch hour.

The 73B District Court has civil jurisdiction up to $25,000, handles small claims up to $7,000, and covers landlord/tenant and eviction matters as well. For traffic purposes, all citations issued in Huron County go through this court. Felony charges that begin at district court level move to the 52nd Circuit Court, which is also at 250 E. Huron Avenue. Judge Gerald M. Prill presides over the circuit court. The circuit court clerk is Lori Neal Wonsowicz at (989) 269-9942.

Search Huron County Traffic Cases Online

The Huron County Clerk maintains a dedicated case search portal at huroncountyclerk.com/case-search. This is a county-specific tool that covers local court records. It is a good starting point for finding Huron County traffic court records quickly without going through the statewide system. The clerk's office can also be reached at (989) 269-9942 if you need help with a specific search.

MiCOURT at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search is the statewide free case lookup system. You can search by name or case number and see case status, party names, filing dates, and disposition. No account is needed. MiCOURT and the clerk's portal together give you two solid options for looking up Huron County traffic court records without visiting the courthouse.

Some records do not appear in any public search tool. Cases sealed under the Clean Slate law, HYTA cases, and cases dismissed under MCL 333.7411 for first-time drug offenses are hidden. Dates of birth are also not shown per MCR 1.109. For sealed or restricted records, a direct request to the court is the only option. You can email the court at districtcourt@co.huron.mi.us or use the county website at co.huron.mi.us to find the right contact.

The district court page is the best first stop for finding current hours, staff contacts, and procedures for Huron County traffic matters.

Huron County Traffic Court Ticket Process

The 73B District Court has a dedicated traffic page at co.huron.mi.us/district-court-traffic. That page covers how to respond to a ticket, what options you have, and how hearings work. It is worth reading before you decide how to respond to a citation.

You have 14 days from receiving a civil infraction ticket to respond. Your three options are admit responsibility, admit with explanation, or deny. Admitting means you pay the fine and the case closes. Admitting with explanation means you appear before a magistrate and explain the circumstances, though the violation still stands on your record. Denying means you request a hearing. An informal hearing is before a magistrate without attorneys. A formal hearing is in front of a judge, and both you and the officer may be represented by attorneys.

The 73B District Court explicitly does not take traffic matters under advisement. State law prohibits this practice. There is no option to delay a ruling for record protection purposes. The court makes a finding or takes a plea, reports it to the Secretary of State, and the case is resolved.

Points on your license are handled entirely by the Secretary of State after the court reports the outcome. The court notifies the SOS of the plea or finding but does not control what happens to your license after that. If you want to know what points you have or how a conviction will affect your license, contact the SOS at 517-322-1624 or visit michigan.gov/sos.

Paying Fines in Huron County Traffic Cases

The 73B District Court uses allpaid.com as its primary online payment portal. Go to allpaid.com to pay a traffic fine online. You can also pay by phone by calling 888-604-7888. Mail-in payments are accepted by check or money order only. Make payments out to "73B District Court" and send to 250 E. Huron Ave., Room 105, Bad Axe, MI 48413. Do not mail cash.

In-person payments can be made during court hours, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The court is open during lunch. If you are unsure of your fine amount, contact the court before paying. The court may also have bailiff Pretrial Officer Jamie Wood available for questions at (989) 269-8062. Probation matters are handled by Jesse Osentoski at (989) 269-9530.

Note: Online and phone payment options work for standard civil infraction fines. Cases requiring a hearing or involving license suspension may require additional steps beyond a simple payment.

License Reinstatement and Huron County Traffic Records

If your license has been suspended in connection with Huron County traffic cases, you need to take several steps before it can be reinstated. First, settle all pending cases at the 73B District Court. Second, pay all required reinstatement fees to the Secretary of State. Third, ask the court for a clearance form. You must carry that form for two months after receiving it while the SOS clears your record. The process is the same across Michigan, though Huron County may have specific local procedures for how clearance forms are issued.

The Secretary of State at michigan.gov/sos handles all license reinstatement matters. The court's role ends once it issues the clearance form and reports the case as settled. Contact the SOS directly at 517-322-1624 for reinstatement status, fees, and timelines. License hearings for certain suspension types may be required separately through the SOS driver assessment and appeal division.

The clerk's case search is a direct route to finding Huron County traffic records without having to sort through statewide results.

Copies of Huron County Traffic Court Records

Plain copies cost $1 per page from the 73B District Court. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $1 per additional page. Transcripts under MCL 600.2543 cost $3.75 per page for the original, $0.90 per copy page, and have a $50 minimum fee. You can request records in person at Room 105 of the courthouse, by mail, or by email at districtcourt@co.huron.mi.us. Fax requests can go to (989) 269-6167.

FOIA requests under MCL 15.231 must get a response within 5 business days. If you have limited income, file an affidavit with the court to have the first $20 in fees waived. The court's FOIA officer can provide the correct form. Records that are sealed, expunged, or protected under HYTA or MCL 333.7411 are not subject to FOIA release.

The state courts website is the authoritative source for fee schedules, MCR rules, and procedures that govern record access at the 73B District Court.

Cities in Huron County

Huron County includes Bad Axe (the county seat) and smaller communities such as Caseville, Harbor Beach, and Pigeon. All traffic matters for these communities are handled by the 73B District Court at 250 E. Huron Avenue in Bad Axe. No cities in Huron County meet the population threshold for a dedicated city page, but the courthouse serves the entire county.

Nearby Counties

Huron County sits at the tip of Michigan's Thumb and borders two counties on land. Each has its own district court handling traffic records for that area.