Search Flint Felony Records

Flint felony records are maintained by the Genesee County court system. Flint is the county seat of Genesee County and the largest city in the region. The 67th District Court's 5th Division, located in downtown Flint, handles misdemeanors and felony preliminary proceedings. The 7th Circuit Court handles all felony trials and sentencing in Genesee County. Records from both courts are public and available through online tools or in-person requests. This page covers where to find Flint felony records, how to search them, and what the files typically contain.

67th District Court - 5th Division (Flint)

The 67th District Court's 5th Division is the district-level court for Flint. It sits at 630 S. Saginaw Street in downtown Flint, just blocks from the 7th Circuit Court. This court handles all misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Flint, as well as civil cases under $25,000 and small claims up to $6,500. For felony charges, this court handles arraignments, bond hearings, and preliminary examinations before cases are bound over to circuit court.

The 67th District Court's hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Note that the court closes from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM due to staff shortages, so plan your visit accordingly. Records requests can be submitted by mail to Attn Records Processing, 630 S Saginaw St, Flint MI 48502, or by email to 67thHelp@co.genesee.mi.us. In-person requests are also accepted during business hours. The court's website at 67thdc.com has more information about court procedures and fees.

Other Genesee County district courts serve nearby communities. Burton is at (810) 743-5600, Mt. Morris at (810) 686-7140, Fenton at (810) 629-5318, and Grand Blanc at (810) 694-2552. Cases that arise outside Flint city limits may be heard by a different division of the 67th District Court.

7th Circuit Court - Genesee County

The 7th Circuit Court handles all felony cases in Genesee County, including those originating in Flint. Located at 900 S. Saginaw Street, just a short walk from the district court, the 7th Circuit Court is where felony trials, plea hearings, and sentencing take place. After the 67th District Court finds probable cause at a preliminary exam, the case moves to circuit court for all remaining proceedings.

The circuit court clerk's office at (810) 257-3225 handles records requests. The clerk at (810) 257-3220 can answer general questions. The 7th Circuit Court maintains its own website at 7thcircuitcourt.com, where you can find court procedures, forms, and contact information. Public case records can also be searched through the county at geneseecountymi.gov. Genesee County Clerk Domonique D. Clemons maintains the official county records office at 1101 Beach Street in Flint.

The 7th Circuit Court has specialty courts that handle certain felony cases differently. Drug Court focuses on substance abuse cases and pairs treatment with court oversight. Mental Health Court handles defendants whose cases involve mental illness. Veterans Treatment Court serves military veterans in the justice system. These specialty courts create their own records that are part of the circuit court system.

How to Search Flint Felony Records

Searching Flint felony records gives you several options. The fastest free tool is MiCOURT, Michigan's statewide case search system. Enter a name and it returns results from all Michigan courts, including the 67th District Court and 7th Circuit Court. MiCOURT shows charge descriptions, case status, and upcoming hearing dates. It is available any time and costs nothing to use.

The Genesee County circuit court records page at geneseecountymi.gov provides county-specific access to felony case data. The 7th Circuit Court's own site at 7thcircuitcourt.com also offers information and links for case lookup. Together these tools give you a fairly complete picture of any Flint felony case.

For a statewide criminal history search covering all Michigan convictions, use ICHAT at apps.michigan.gov/ichat. The fee is $10 per person search. ICHAT is run by the Michigan State Police and covers conviction data from all 83 counties. It is most useful for background check purposes rather than single-case lookups.

In-person searches at the 7th Circuit Court clerk's office on S. Saginaw Street give you access to the full case file, including documents not visible in online search results. Bring the full name and any case numbers you already have to speed up the search.

What Flint Felony Records Include

Flint felony records at the 7th Circuit Court cover the entire life of a felony case once it moves up from district court. The file starts with the formal charging document, which lists each count and the statute violated. The arraignment record shows the plea entered and the bond conditions set by the judge. As the case moves through pre-trial proceedings, the file grows to include motions, responses, and court orders.

The most important documents in a Flint felony file are the plea agreement or trial verdict and the sentencing order. The sentencing order is what courts, agencies, and employers most often ask for in background check processes. It shows the crime, the sentence imposed, probation terms, fines, restitution, and any registration requirements. If the case involved a specialty court like Drug Court or Mental Health Court, the file may also contain treatment plans, compliance reports, and graduation documents.

Law enforcement records from Flint PD at 210 E 5th Street are separate from court records. Arrest reports, incident files, and investigation notes are held by the police department and require a FOIA request. The Genesee County Clerk at 1101 Beach Street at (810) 257-2635 can answer questions about county-level records storage and access.

Flint City Felony Records Resources

The City of Flint's official website provides contact information for Flint Police Department, the city clerk, and links to local court resources relevant to searching Flint felony records.

The City of Flint's website lists police department contact information and city clerk FOIA procedures that are useful when seeking law enforcement records tied to Flint felony cases.

Expungement of Flint Felony Convictions

Michigan's expungement statute at MCL 780.621 allows eligible individuals to petition to have Flint felony convictions removed from public records. Petitions are filed at the 7th Circuit Court in Genesee County, where the conviction was entered. The petition process involves serving copies on the Flint PD, the Genesee County Prosecutor's office, and other required parties, then attending a hearing where the judge decides whether to grant the order.

The Clean Slate law under MCL 780.621g introduced automatic expungement for qualifying convictions. Under this law, certain felony convictions are set aside automatically after waiting periods without a petition. The standard wait for felonies is seven years from the completion of sentence. Some offenses are excluded from automatic expungement, including crimes causing death, crimes against minors, and sex offenses.

Michigan Legal Help provides free online guides for the Genesee County expungement process. The 7th Circuit Court clerk can also provide the petition forms and explain the local filing requirements for Flint cases.

FOIA Requests for Flint Criminal Records

Michigan FOIA at MCL 15.231 gives the public the right to request records from government agencies. For Flint felony records held by law enforcement, submit a FOIA request to the Flint Police Department at 210 E 5th Street, Flint, MI 48502, or call (810) 237-6800. For county-level law enforcement records, the Genesee County Sheriff may also hold relevant files.

Court records at the 67th District Court and 7th Circuit Court are generally available as public records through the clerk's offices without a formal FOIA request. For the district court, you can mail records requests to 630 S Saginaw St or email 67thHelp@co.genesee.mi.us. For circuit court records, contact the clerk at (810) 257-3225 or visit in person. Michigan FOIA responses are due within five business days of the agency receiving your written request.

Nearby Cities

These qualifying Michigan cities near Flint also have felony records pages.

Genesee County Felony Records

Flint is the county seat of Genesee County. All felony cases for Flint are handled at the 7th Circuit Court. Visit the county page for full details on courts, record access, and local resources.