Flint Criminal Records Search
Flint criminal records are maintained by the Flint Police Department, Genesee County courts, and the Michigan State Police. Flint is the county seat of Genesee County, with around 81,000 residents. The 67th District Court handles misdemeanor cases while the 7th Circuit Court handles felonies. Public criminal records for Flint include arrest logs, court filings, conviction records, and offender registry data. This page explains how to access those records, how to submit FOIA requests to city and county agencies, and where to get legal help in Genesee County.
Flint Overview
Genesee County Courts and Flint Records
Flint is the county seat of Genesee County. The 7th Circuit Court, located in Flint, handles all felony criminal cases originating from the city and surrounding county. The 67th District Court handles misdemeanor cases and local ordinance violations for Flint. The Genesee County Clerk maintains all circuit court records and processes certified copy requests. Because Flint is the seat of county government, the courts and clerk's offices are conveniently located in the city itself.
| Circuit Court | 7th Circuit Court, Genesee County |
|---|---|
| Circuit Court Address | 900 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502 |
| District Court | 67th District Court (Flint) |
| County Clerk Phone | (810) 257-3225 |
| Online Case Search | micourt.courts.michigan.gov |
You can search Flint court records online using the MiCOURT portal. Select Genesee County from the court list, then choose either the 67th District Court or 7th Circuit Court. Results display case status, charges, hearing dates, and party names. For certified copies or records not yet in the online system, contact the Genesee County Clerk directly at the courthouse on S. Saginaw St. The Genesee County criminal records page has more detail on county resources.
Flint Police Department Records
The Flint Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. Their headquarters are at 210 E. Fifth St., Flint, MI 48502. The main number is (810) 237-6800. The department is accessible at cityofflint.com/police. Flint PD maintains all arrest records, incident reports, and police case files for the city. These documents are public records subject to FOIA, with some exemptions for active investigations under MCL 15.243.
To request police records, submit a written FOIA request to the Flint Police Department. Be specific about the date range, incident type, or parties involved. The city must respond within 5 business days under MCL 15.231. They can grant the request, deny it with a written reason citing a specific legal exemption, or notify you of an extension for more complex searches. Standard FOIA fees apply for copies and staff labor. The City Clerk's Office at 1101 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502 can be reached at (810) 766-7346 for city-level records requests.
The Flint Police Department at 210 E. Fifth St. maintains arrest and incident records for the city. FOIA requests can be submitted in writing to request copies of police reports.
How to Search Flint Criminal Records
ICHAT is the main statewide criminal history search tool. The Michigan State Police runs it under MCL 28.241. You can search by name at apps.michigan.gov/ichat. The system pulls from the central Michigan criminal history repository and returns conviction records, case status, and other public criminal history data. Basic public searches are free. The Michigan State Police FOIA portal handles requests for detailed law enforcement records maintained at the state level.
The MiCOURT case search portal covers all Michigan trial courts and lets you pull up Flint criminal cases by name or case number. It shows real-time docket data including case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions. Felony cases from Flint appear under the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County. Misdemeanor cases appear under the 67th District Court. Both are searchable through the same portal without an account.
The MiCOURT portal provides free public access to Flint criminal case filings across both the 67th District and 7th Circuit courts in Genesee County.
For people with Genesee County incarceration history, check the OTIS system at mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2. The sex offender registry at michigan.gov/psor is searchable by name and city and covers all Flint registrants.
The City of Flint website has contact information for the police department and city clerk, both of which handle public records and FOIA requests for Flint residents.
FOIA in Flint and Genesee County
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act, MCL 15.231, covers all public bodies in Flint and Genesee County. To request records from the City of Flint, submit a written request to the City Clerk at 1101 S. Saginaw St. To request Genesee County records, contact the County FOIA Coordinator. Written requests must be specific enough for the agency to identify and locate the records you want.
Flint processes most FOIA requests within 5 business days. Extensions up to 10 additional business days are allowed for complex requests. Fees include a per-page copy cost and actual labor charges. If your request is denied, the denial letter must state the specific legal exemption used. You can appeal to the head of the public body or to circuit court. Under MCL 15.235, courts may award attorney fees if a denial is found improper. Court records are not subject to FOIA and must be obtained directly from the 67th District Court or 7th Circuit Court clerk.
Legal Aid in Flint and Genesee County
Legal aid organizations in the Flint area can help residents navigate criminal record issues. The Genesee County Legal Aid office serves low-income residents with free legal assistance. Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides on expungements, FOIA appeals, and court records. The Michigan Poverty Law Program and State Bar referral service can connect residents with local attorneys for paid or reduced-fee help.
Expungement under MCL 780.621 may be an option if you have old convictions. Michigan's Clean Slate Act expanded eligibility so more people can apply. Many misdemeanors and some non-violent felonies now qualify after the required waiting period. Certain serious offenses, like criminal sexual conduct, murder, and major drug trafficking, cannot be expunged. The courts.michigan.gov website has forms and step-by-step instructions for filing an expungement petition in Genesee County without a lawyer.
Note: Genesee County has expungement resources available through the Flint-based circuit court clinic on certain weekdays; call the 7th Circuit Court for current clinic dates.
Genesee County Criminal Records
Flint is the county seat of Genesee County. The county page covers the 7th Circuit Court, county clerk procedures, and all county-level resources for searching criminal records in Genesee County.
Other Michigan Cities
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