Shiawassee County Traffic Court Records

Traffic court records in Shiawassee County are maintained by the 66th District Court in Corunna. If you received a citation in Shiawassee County or need to find details on a traffic case, this is the court that holds those files. You can search cases online through Michigan's free MiCOURT tool or reach the court directly. This page explains how to find Shiawassee County traffic records, what they include, how to respond to a ticket, and how to request copies.

66th District Court - Shiawassee County

The 66th District Court handles all traffic matters in Shiawassee County. The courthouse sits at 208 N. Shiawassee St. in Corunna. This court processes civil infractions, misdemeanor traffic violations, and related charges. More serious traffic felonies, such as OWI causing death or serious injury, go through the Circuit Court, which also operates out of the Shiawassee County Courthouse.

The clerk's office manages records requests, schedules hearings, and processes fine payments. For case questions or to ask about in-person records access, contact the 66th District Court directly. The Shiawassee County government website at shiawassee.net has department listings and contact information for the courts and clerk. The county also offers a Circuit Court Case Inquiry tool at shiawassee.net/Circuit-Court/Circuit-Court-Case-Inquiry.aspx for searching circuit-level cases online. For district court records, use the District Court ROA search at roa.shiawassee.net/roawebinq/ or the statewide MiCOURT system.

Hours run Monday through Friday. Call the court before visiting to confirm current office hours and any closures.

Shiawassee County is somewhat unique in offering both a local District Court ROA (Register of Actions) search and a Circuit Court Case Inquiry portal. These are separate from MiCOURT and can be useful for older or more specific records.

Search Shiawassee County Traffic Records Online

The statewide MiCOURT system is your first stop for searching Shiawassee County traffic court records. It's free to use and requires no account. Go to micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/ and select the 66th District Court. Search by name, case number, or ticket number.

MiCOURT shows the case type, filing date, charge description, current status, docket entries, and hearing dates. You can filter by case type to narrow results to traffic matters specifically. Keep in mind that not all records appear in MiCOURT. Sealed cases are not shown. Cases expunged under Michigan's Clean Slate law are removed. Drug cases dismissed under MCL 333.7411 and cases deferred under HYTA are hidden too. Since April 1, 2022, dates of birth are no longer visible in the system per MCR 1.109.

For cases at the circuit level, the county's own Circuit Court Case Inquiry tool may show records that differ from MiCOURT results. The District Court ROA search is another option for looking at district-level records directly. For e-filing, check MiFILE at mifile.courts.michigan.gov/availablecourts to see if the 66th District Court accepts electronic filings.

The Michigan Trial Courts directory at courts.michigan.gov/courts/trial-courts/ lists all courts and their contact details. This is a good place to verify local court information before you call or visit.

The Michigan Trial Courts directory lists the 66th District Court and all other courts in the state, including contact details and jurisdiction information.

What Shiawassee County Traffic Records Show

A traffic case record from the 66th District Court contains the full history of that case. It begins with the citation details: date of the stop, the officer and agency involved, the specific charge, and where the violation occurred. As the case moves through the court, every entry gets logged in the docket. Initial appearances, hearings, continuances, and the final disposition are all part of the record.

The disposition tells you the outcome. It shows whether the person paid the fine, had a hearing, defaulted, or had the case dismissed. For misdemeanor traffic charges like reckless driving under MCL 257.626, the record includes criminal charge details, plea information, and the sentence. The record may also show fine amounts, payment status, and any orders the court issued.

Note: Traffic case files do not reflect driver's license points. Points are tracked separately by the Michigan Secretary of State.

Responding to a Traffic Ticket in Shiawassee County

If you got a civil infraction ticket in Shiawassee County, you have 14 days to respond. The ticket spells out your options and the deadline. Do not ignore it. Failing to respond results in a default judgment, meaning points get added to your driving record through the Secretary of State, and the court may refer the matter for license suspension.

Michigan gives you four ways to handle a civil infraction. First, admit responsibility and pay the fine on the ticket. That closes the case. Second, admit responsibility with an explanation, submitting a written statement to the court. The magistrate reads your statement and may lower the fine, but points are still assessed. Third, deny responsibility and ask for an informal hearing before a magistrate. No attorneys at this level. The officer does not need to appear. Fourth, deny responsibility and request a formal hearing before a judge. Attorneys are allowed, and the officer must be present. If you lose the informal hearing, you have 7 days to appeal to a formal hearing.

Michigan courts cannot hold a case "under advisement." There is no diversion program that wipes a ticket from the record at the court level. Some driver improvement or traffic school programs approved by the court may lead the Secretary of State to reduce or remove points, but that is separate from what the court does. Contact the 66th District Court to ask about any local programs available to first-time offenders.

The iCHAT system maintained by the Michigan State Police can be used to search criminal history records, including some traffic-related criminal offenses. Access iCHAT at apps.michigan.gov/ICHAT/Login.aspx.

The iCHAT system is available to the public for a fee and can show criminal history tied to traffic offenses in Shiawassee County and across Michigan.

Getting Copies of Shiawassee County Traffic Records

You can request copies of traffic court records from the 66th District Court clerk's office in Corunna. 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. Send written requests to 208 N. Shiawassee St., Corunna, MI 48817.

Copies cost $1.00 per page for plain (uncertified) copies. Certified copies run $10.00 for the first page plus $1.00 for each additional page. If you need a transcript of a recorded hearing, fees under MCL 600.2543 are $3.75 per page for the original transcript and $0.90 per page for additional copies, with a $50 minimum charge. Confirm payment methods by calling ahead before submitting a request.

FOIA requests for county government records fall under MCL 15.231. The county has 5 business days to respond. Indigent requesters may have the first $20 of fees waived. For court records specifically, contact the clerk's office to determine whether a FOIA request or a standard records request is the right path.

Note: FOIA and court records requests are different processes. Court records go through the clerk; public agency records go through the county FOIA coordinator.

Points and Your Shiawassee County Driving Record

Michigan's point system is run by the Secretary of State, not the courts. When the 66th District Court reports a finding of responsibility or a conviction to the state, the Secretary of State adds the corresponding points to your driving record. The court cannot waive or change those points.

Common point values: OWI (MCL 257.625), reckless driving, fleeing police, leaving a crash scene, and vehicular manslaughter each carry 6 points. Speeding 16 or more mph over the limit is 5 points. Going 11 to 15 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 each 3 points. All other moving violations are 2 points. Reach 12 points within a two-year period and the Secretary of State will schedule a reexamination of your driving privileges.

To check your current driving record and point total, contact the Michigan Secretary of State at michigan.gov/sos or call (517) 322-1624. The 66th District Court handles the local case, but the SOS manages your license and points entirely.

Cities in Shiawassee County

Corunna is the county seat and location of the 66th District Court. Owosso is the largest city in Shiawassee County. No cities in Shiawassee County meet the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. All traffic cases in the county, regardless of where the citation was issued, are handled at the Corunna courthouse.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Shiawassee County. Each has its own district court handling local traffic matters.