Genesee County Criminal History Records
Genesee County criminal history records are held by the 7th Circuit Court, the 67th District Court, and the county clerk's office in Flint. The county has about 400,000 residents and covers a large area around the city of Flint. The clerk's Legal Division at 900 S Saginaw St manages court records for felony cases. You can search Genesee County criminal cases for free on MiCOURT, inspect records in person at the clerk's office or the law library, or file a FOIA request with local law enforcement. This page walks through every option for finding criminal history records in Genesee County.
Genesee County Criminal History Overview
7th Circuit Court Records in Genesee County
The 7th Circuit Court handles all felony criminal cases in Genesee County. The court operates from the Genesee County courthouse complex on S Saginaw St in Flint. Felony cases come to the circuit court after a bind-over from the district court. The circuit court handles arraignment on the information, trials, pleas, and sentencing. The clerk's Legal Division keeps the records.
The Genesee County Clerk's Legal Division is at 900 S Saginaw St, Room 101, Flint MI 48502. The phone number is (810) 257-3225. Walk-in visitors can inspect criminal case files for free during business hours. This is one of the few counties in Michigan that allows free in-person inspection of records with no search fee. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies are $10 plus $1 for each additional page. If you want a name search done by staff, the fee ranges from $10 to $20 depending on the scope of the search.
The Genesee County Courts website has information about the court system, including the circuit court, probate court, and district courts in the county.
You can search 7th Circuit Court cases online through MiCOURT. This statewide system is free. Search by name, case number, or filing date. Results show charges, case status, hearing dates, and the register of actions. MiCOURT does not display document images. For copies, contact the clerk.
The Genesee County law library on the 3rd floor of the courthouse is another place to research criminal history records. It has public terminals and reference materials. Staff can point you in the right direction but cannot give legal advice.
67th District Court Criminal Cases
The 67th District Court serves the Flint area. It sits at 630 S Saginaw St, Flint MI 48502. The main phone number is (810) 257-3170. This court handles misdemeanor criminal cases, ordinance violations, felony arraignments, and preliminary examinations.
Misdemeanor records from the 67th District Court are a key part of Genesee County criminal history. Many cases never go beyond the district court. Someone charged with a misdemeanor in the Flint area will have their case records at the 67th District Court. You can search some 67th District Court cases through MiCOURT. The system is free and covers many case types. Not all records are online though. For complete information, contact the court directly or visit during business hours.
The 67th District Court's MiCOURT page lets you look up misdemeanor and other cases filed in the Flint area.
Free record inspection is also available at the 67th District Court. You can view case files during court hours. Copies follow the same fee structure as the circuit court.
Note: Probate Court records in Genesee County are also open for free inspection during business hours.
Genesee County Sheriff and Police Records
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is at 1002 S Saginaw St in Flint. The phone number is (810) 257-3407. The sheriff handles law enforcement records for unincorporated areas of the county and the county jail. Arrest records, booking logs, and incident reports are maintained by the sheriff.
Local police departments in Genesee County also hold their own records. The Flint Police Department is the largest. For Flint police records, you can file a FOIA request through the City of Flint FOIA page. Under MCL 15.231, the public has the right to request most government records through FOIA. Write your request clearly, include your name and address, and describe what records you need. The agency has five business days to respond.
The City of Flint FOIA portal lets you submit records requests to local government departments online.
FOIA does not cover court records. Court files fall under Michigan Court Rule 8.119. You get those from the court clerk. FOIA is for police reports, agency files, and other government records. Some records may be withheld if disclosure would interfere with an active criminal investigation.
Genesee County Criminal History Online
Statewide tools cover Genesee County criminal history records alongside local resources. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search plus a $2.50 card fee. It shows felony convictions and serious misdemeanors over 93 days. You need a full name and date of birth. Results are fast.
MiCOURT is free. It covers the 7th Circuit Court and the 67th District Court. The OTIS system tracks people in state prison or on parole and is free. The CLEMIS portal covers Genesee County for crash reports and some police reports. Reports run $10 to $19.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free. Search by name or location. It shows registered offenders in Genesee County with photos, addresses, and offense details.
Criminal Record Laws for Genesee County
Genesee County follows state law for criminal record access. Under MCL 28.241a, criminal history records include arrest data, convictions, and dispositions. Court records are public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119 unless a judge seals them. Juvenile records stay sealed under MCL 712A.28.
The Clean Slate law changes what shows up in searches. Under MCL 780.621, certain misdemeanors get automatically expunged after seven years. Some felonies clear after ten years. Not all crimes qualify. Violent crimes, sex offenses, and crimes with sentences of ten or more years are left out. Once a record is expunged, it does not appear in ICHAT, MiCOURT, or clerk records. If you think a Genesee County criminal record was expunged, you can verify by running an ICHAT search or contacting the clerk.
Under MCL 15.234, the first $20 in FOIA and ICHAT fees can be waived for people who qualify as indigent. You need to fill out a DIR-103 Affidavit of Indigency form. This can help if cost is a barrier to accessing your own criminal history records in Genesee County.