Search Genesee County Felony Records

Genesee County felony records are processed through the 7th Circuit Court in Flint, one of the busier court systems in mid-Michigan. The county handles a large volume of criminal cases each year. This page covers how to search for felony records in Genesee County, what tools are available online, how to contact the courthouse and district courts directly, and what the records themselves contain. Whether you need a simple case lookup or a certified copy of a felony judgment, this guide has the details.

7th Circuit Court - Genesee County

The 7th Circuit Court is located at 900 S. Saginaw Street in Flint. It handles all felony criminal cases filed in Genesee County. You can reach the court by phone at (810) 257-3200 and the clerk's office at (810) 257-3225. The court operates specialty divisions including a Drug Court, Mental Health Court, and Veterans Treatment Court for eligible defendants. The court's website is at 7thcircuitcourt.com.

The county clerk and register handles official records. Domonique D. Clemons serves as County Clerk/Register. The clerk's office is at 1101 Beach Street in Flint and can be reached at (810) 257-2635. For copies of court documents, start with the circuit court clerk at the main courthouse on S. Saginaw Street.

Genesee County also has several district courts. The 67th District Court, 5th Division (Flint) is at 630 S. Saginaw Street, (810) 257-3170. For record help from the 67th, email 67thHelp@co.genesee.mi.us or visit 67thdc.com. Other district court locations serve Burton at (810) 743-5600, Mt. Morris at (810) 686-7140, Fenton at (810) 629-5318, and Grand Blanc at (810) 694-2552.

7th Circuit Court Website

The 7th Circuit Court website provides court schedules, division information, specialty court programs, and contact details for the Genesee County felony court system.

This screenshot shows the 7th Circuit Court site at 7thcircuitcourt.com. Genesee County residents can use this resource to find hearing schedules, specialty court information, and contact details for the divisions that handle felony cases in Flint.

How to Search Genesee County Felony Records

The fastest way to run a comprehensive criminal history check on someone connected to Genesee County is the ICHAT system. For $10 per search, you get results from Michigan State Police records showing all non-expunged felony convictions and pending cases. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results come back online within minutes. ICHAT draws from courts across all 83 Michigan counties.

For free lookups on specific cases, use MiCOURT. This portal lets you search Genesee County circuit and district court cases by name or case number. You can see the charges filed, the case status, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Genesee County has a large volume of cases in the system, so MiCOURT works well for recent records. Older files that predate electronic case management may only be available by contacting the clerk directly.

In person, go to the 7th Circuit Court at 900 S. Saginaw Street in Flint. The clerk can search by name and case number and provide copies at standard copy rates. For 67th District Court records, go to 630 S. Saginaw Street or email 67thHelp@co.genesee.mi.us. Probate Court records are searchable online through the court's own portal as well.

Note: Each court division maintains its own files, so it helps to know which court handled the case before you call or visit. Circuit courts handle felonies; district courts handle misdemeanors and preliminary examinations.

Genesee County Felony Record Contents

A felony case file at the 7th Circuit Court includes every document filed in the case, from the initial complaint through the final order. You will see the charges, the case number, the judge's name, all hearing dates and outcomes, any plea agreement, the jury verdict or bench decision, and the full sentencing order. Probation terms, fines, and any restitution ordered to victims are part of the sentencing record.

Personal details in a felony record typically include the defendant's full name, date of birth, address at time of arrest, and the statutory offense charged. If there were multiple charges or co-defendants, all of that appears in the file. Post-conviction motions, appeals, and any modifications to the sentence also become part of the record. The Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 governs public access to most of these records.

Genesee County's specialty courts create additional records. Drug Court participants, for example, have compliance records, treatment progress notes, and hearing logs that are part of their case file. These may not always be available to the general public, depending on what the court has sealed.

Expungement in Genesee County

Michigan law lets many people apply to have felony convictions removed from their public record. Under MCL 780.621, you file a petition with the court where the conviction occurred. For Genesee County felony convictions, that is the 7th Circuit Court in Flint. The court sets a hearing, notifies the prosecutor and law enforcement, and rules on the petition.

Michigan's Clean Slate automatic expungement under MCL 780.621g may also apply to some Genesee County convictions without requiring a court filing. After the required clean period, the conviction is set aside automatically. Serious violent crimes and crimes against children are excluded. Michigan Legal Help has a tool to check eligibility and step-by-step guides for filing in Genesee County.

Cities in Genesee County

Genesee County includes the city of Flint, which is the county seat and largest city. Flint residents file felony cases at the 7th Circuit Court.

Nearby Counties

Genesee County is surrounded by these Michigan counties. Each operates its own circuit court for felony cases.