Find Traffic Court Records in Kent County

Kent County traffic court records are available through the county's FullCourt portal and through Michigan's statewide MiCOURT search tool. The 61st District Court in Grand Rapids and the 62A District Court in Wyoming handle the bulk of traffic cases in this county. Whether you need to check a case status, request a certified copy of a court record, or understand how to respond to a ticket, this page has the details you need. You will also find direct contact information for both district courts, copy fee schedules, online payment options, and how Michigan's point system works for Kent County drivers.

Kent County Traffic Court Locations

Two district courts handle most traffic violations in Kent County. The court that covers the area where your violation occurred is the one you need to contact. Your citation will show the court name, address, and deadline to respond.

The 61st District Court serves Grand Rapids. It is at 180 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 1400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The main phone is 616-632-5700. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM. This court handles a large volume of traffic cases because Grand Rapids is the most populous city in the county and one of the largest in Michigan. The court's website is at grcourt.org. You can also find more information on the Kent County government portal at kentcountymi.gov.

The 62A District Court covers Wyoming at 2650 Dehoop Ave. SW, Wyoming, MI 49509, phone 616-530-7385. Wyoming is a separate city just southwest of Grand Rapids and has its own district court to handle local traffic matters. If your citation was issued in Wyoming, make sure you deal with the 62A court, not the 61st.

For record requests at the 61st District Court, you can email recordcheck@grcourt.org or call 616-632-5525. More details about the record request process are posted at grcourt.org/contact/record-request. Kent County also operates the AccessKent public portal at accesskent.com for a range of county services. You can reach Kent County generally at 616-632-5220.

Kent County Traffic Records Online Search

Kent County offers a FullCourt portal for searching court records online. Visit kentcountymi.gov/1036/Search-Court-Records to search by name or case number. The system covers cases handled by Kent County courts. Note that new case notes can take up to 24 hours to appear in the portal after they are filed.

The Kent County FullCourt portal is the primary local search tool for traffic cases in Grand Rapids and other Kent County courts.

Search Kent County traffic cases by name or case number through the FullCourt portal. Allow up to 24 hours for newly filed cases to appear.

The Kent County traffic and civil infractions division page at kentcountymi.gov/1026/Traffic-Civil-Infractions has specific details about how to respond to traffic tickets in the county, hearing procedures, and how to pay fines.

The traffic division page explains how to contest a citation, schedule hearings, and understand what to expect at your court date.

Michigan's statewide MiCOURT tool at micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search also covers Kent County. It is a free search by name or case number that works across most Michigan courts. Sealed records, cases under MCL 333.7411, and HYTA cases are not visible in MiCOURT. Date of birth is hidden per court rule MCR 1.109.

Kent County Traffic Record Copy Fees

The 61st District Court has its own copy fee schedule that differs slightly from the statewide default. For non-certified copies, the 61st charges $2 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Certified copies cost $10 for the first page and $1 per additional page. The court limits requests to 20 pages total per request. If you need more than 20 pages, you may need to make multiple requests or discuss options with the clerk's office directly.

You can make record requests at the 61st District Court by emailing recordcheck@grcourt.org or calling 616-632-5525. The record request information page at grcourt.org/contact/record-request has the latest instructions and any forms you may need to submit. Requests can also be made in person during business hours at 180 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 1400, Grand Rapids.

For the 62A District Court in Wyoming, contact the court at 616-530-7385 to ask about their specific copy process. Michigan's statewide fee rules under MCL 600.2543 set transcript rates at $3.75 per page for the first copy and $0.90 per additional page, with a $50 minimum charge. FOIA requests for administrative records can be submitted through Kent County's FOIA process. Courts have 5 business days to respond under MCL 15.231.

Responding to a Kent County Traffic Citation

Every traffic citation issued in Kent County gives you 14 days to respond. The three options are: admit responsibility, admit with explanation, or deny responsibility. What you choose determines whether you need to appear in court and what impact the case will have on your driving record.

If you admit responsibility, you pay the fine and accept the points. Under Michigan law, points are assigned by offense type. Operating while intoxicated under MCL 257.625 carries 6 points, as do reckless driving, fleeing a police officer, leaving the scene of an accident, and vehicular manslaughter. Speeding 16 mph or more over the limit adds 5 points. Speeding 11 to 15 mph over adds 4 points. Going 1 to 10 mph over the limit, running a traffic signal, improper passing, and failing to stop for a school bus each add 3 points. Most other moving violations add 2 points. Courts cannot reduce these values or defer points for a driver.

Denying responsibility means you request a hearing. An informal hearing is quicker and has no attorneys. The magistrate or judge hears from you and from the citing officer. A formal hearing involves a judge, allows attorneys, and follows standard court procedures. If the officer fails to show at a formal hearing, the case is typically dismissed. Denial is the only option that can result in no fine and no points if you prevail.

Kent County Courts and Online Resources

The Kent County Courts main page is at kentcountymi.gov. It links to both district courts, explains filing procedures, and has contact info for various court departments. This is the best starting point if you need to navigate Kent County's court system for traffic matters.

The Kent County courts page provides access to case search, traffic division info, and contact details for district courts in Grand Rapids and Wyoming.

Use the Kent County courts site to navigate to the right division and find the latest contact information for your case.

Attorneys handling traffic cases in Kent County can use MiFILE for electronic document submission at mifile.courts.michigan.gov. Check enrolled courts at mifile.courts.michigan.gov/availablecourts. For online fine payment, use ePAY at e.courts.michigan.gov. The Michigan Secretary of State at michigan.gov/sos handles driving records and point-related matters for Kent County drivers.

Cities in Kent County

Grand Rapids and Wyoming are the largest cities in Kent County and each has a dedicated traffic court records page.

Nearby Counties

Kent County is surrounded by several other Michigan counties. Traffic violations are handled in the county where they occur, so check your citation to confirm the correct court.