Search Mackinac County Traffic Court Records
Mackinac County traffic court records are maintained by the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace. This county sits at the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and spans into the Upper Peninsula, and it includes Mackinac Island, where traffic enforcement has its own distinct character. If you need to find a traffic case, check a citation, or get copies of court records from a Mackinac County matter, this page covers the search process, what files contain, how to respond to a ticket, and what copies cost.
Mackinac County Overview
92nd District Court - Mackinac County
The 92nd District Court in St. Ignace handles all traffic matters filed in Mackinac County. The court is at 100 S. Marley St., St. Ignace, MI 49781. Civil infractions and misdemeanor traffic offenses both go through this court. For felony-level traffic crimes like OWI causing death or serious injury, the 50th Circuit Court handles those matters.
Mackinac County covers a large and varied geographic area. It includes the mainland portion around St. Ignace as well as Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is car-free, but motor vehicles are permitted during certain official operations, and island-area cases can still come through the court. The tourist season brings a significant spike in the volume of traffic matters, particularly from visitors unfamiliar with local roads and rules around the Straits of Mackinac area.
The county website at mackinaccounty.net has court contacts and department links. Call before you go; hours are generally Monday through Friday but can shift around holidays and peak season.
| Court | 92nd District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | Mackinac County Courthouse, 100 S. Marley St., St. Ignace, MI 49781 |
| County Website | mackinaccounty.net |
| Hours | Monday through Friday (call to confirm) |
| Circuit Court | 50th Circuit Court (Chippewa and Mackinac Counties) |
The Mackinac County Sheriff handles traffic enforcement on the mainland. For Mackinac Island matters, enforcement is handled by the Mackinac Island Police Department. All citations from the county route to the 92nd District Court.
How to Look Up Mackinac County Traffic Cases
MiCOURT is the free online tool for searching Mackinac County traffic records. No account is needed. Go to micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/ and select the 92nd District Court. You can search by name, case number, or citation number.
Search results show the case type, charge description, filing date, status, docket entries, and hearing dates. You can filter by case type to see only traffic matters. Some records are not visible to the public. Sealed cases do not appear. Cases expunged under Michigan's Clean Slate law are removed. Drug dismissals under MCL 333.7411 and HYTA cases are excluded from public view. Since April 1, 2022, dates of birth have been hidden in public court records as required by MCR 1.109.
The screenshot below is from the Michigan Trial Courts directory, which lists every district and circuit court in Michigan including the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace.
The trial courts directory at courts.michigan.gov helps you find the right court contact for Mackinac County traffic matters.
For e-filing, check MiFILE at mifile.courts.michigan.gov/availablecourts to see if the 92nd District Court participates.
What Mackinac County Traffic Records Show
A traffic case file at the 92nd District Court begins with the citation data. The record shows the date and location of the stop, the citing officer's information, the charge, and the statute cited. Every court action after that appears as a docket entry: notices, hearings, motions, and orders.
The disposition is the final entry. For a civil infraction, it shows whether the person was found responsible or not responsible, or whether they defaulted. The fine amount and payment status are also recorded. For misdemeanor traffic offenses under MCL 257.625 (operating while intoxicated) or MCL 257.626 (reckless driving), the file includes the charge, any plea, and the sentence imposed. That can mean fines, jail time, probation, or a court-ordered license sanction. Mackinac Island cases that result in criminal charges go through the same process at the 92nd District Court in St. Ignace, even though the island itself is a ferry ride away.
Note: The court file does not show driver's license points. Points are tracked separately by the Michigan Secretary of State and are not part of the court record.
The MiFILE portal below shows the electronic filing system used by Michigan courts, including courts in the Mackinac County area.
MiFILE at mifile.courts.michigan.gov is the state's e-filing system for Michigan courts, available to courts that have opted in including those in the Upper Peninsula region.
Responding to a Traffic Ticket in Mackinac County
A civil infraction ticket in Mackinac County gives you 14 days to respond. The ticket lists your options and the deadline. Ignoring it is a mistake. A default judgment means the Secretary of State gets notified, points are added to your record, and the court may move to suspend your license.
Three responses are available. You can admit responsibility and pay the fine on the ticket. That ends the case. You can admit with an explanation by mailing a written statement to the 92nd District Court. The magistrate reviews it and may reduce the fine, but you are still found responsible and points still apply. Or you can deny responsibility and request a hearing. Two types: an informal hearing before a magistrate with no attorneys, or a formal hearing before a judge where the officer must appear and legal representation is allowed. If you lose at the informal level, you have 7 days to request a formal hearing appeal.
Michigan law does not allow courts to defer traffic cases. There is no mechanism at the court level to eliminate points or withhold judgment. However, a driver improvement course approved by the court can sometimes lead the Secretary of State to remove points from your driving record after the case is closed. Ask the 92nd District Court what options are available. Reach them through the county website at mackinaccounty.net.
Getting Copies of Mackinac County Traffic Records
Records from the 92nd District Court are available from the clerk's office at 100 S. Marley St. in St. Ignace. Walk-in requests are handled during regular business hours. For mail requests, include the case number or the full name and approximate date of the case. Address your request to Mackinac County Courthouse, 100 S. Marley St., St. Ignace, MI 49781.
Plain copies are $1.00 per page. Certified copies cost $10.00 for the first page and $1.00 for each additional page. Hearing transcripts under MCL 600.2543 are $3.75 per page for the original and $0.90 per page for copies, with a $50 minimum charge. Call the clerk before submitting a mail request to confirm accepted payment types.
FOIA requests for Mackinac County records fall under MCL 15.231. The county has 5 business days to respond. The first $20 in fees is waived for qualifying indigent requesters. FOIA contact information is available at mackinaccounty.net.
Points and Driving Records in Mackinac County
The Michigan Secretary of State runs the point system. When the 92nd District Court reports a conviction or finding of responsibility, the Secretary of State adds the points to the driver's record. The court has no role in that step.
Standard point values: 6 points for OWI under MCL 257.625, reckless driving, fleeing law enforcement, leaving an accident scene, and vehicular manslaughter. Speeding 16 or more mph over the limit is 5 points. Speeding 11 to 15 over is 4 points. Speeding 1 to 10 over, disobeying a traffic signal, improper passing, and failing to yield to a school bus each bring 3 points. All other moving violations are 2 points. Reaching 12 points within any two-year window triggers a mandatory reexamination by the Secretary of State.
For your current driving record and point total, contact the Michigan Secretary of State at michigan.gov/sos or call (517) 322-1624.
Note: A court-approved driver improvement course may lead the Secretary of State to remove points, but this is a separate process from the Mackinac County court case.
Cities in Mackinac County
St. Ignace is the county seat and the home of the 92nd District Court. Mackinac Island is a well-known community within the county. Neither city meets the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All traffic matters from anywhere in Mackinac County, including Mackinac Island, are handled at the courthouse in St. Ignace.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Mackinac County. Each handles local traffic matters through its own district court.