How do I search Genesee County court records online?
Use MiCOURT Case Search and pick the right court code. C07 is the 7th Circuit Court, D67 is the 67th District Court, and P25 is the Genesee Probate Court. Search by case number when you have it. Otherwise use last name and first name with date of birth if available. For pre-July 31, 2014 District Court records, use the 67th District Court records request process because the court directs those inquiries to a written form under Michigan's Automatic Clean Slate framework. The full search walkthrough is on the Genesee County court records page.
Which court handles felony cases in Genesee County?
Felonies begin in the 67th District Court for arraignment and preliminary examination. After bindover, the case moves to the 7th Circuit Court for trial and sentencing. The 7th Circuit is the general-jurisdiction trial court for Genesee County and handles all felony criminal cases. The case number changes at bindover, so tracking a single felony may require searching both D67 and C07 in MiCOURT. More on the 7th Circuit Court page.
Which court handles traffic tickets in Genesee County?
The 67th District Court handles traffic and criminal/traffic matters for all of Genesee County. City of Flint matters are handled by the Flint Fifth Division at 630 South Saginaw Street. Other divisions cover Burton, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, Grand Blanc, and Mt. Morris. Payment instructions are on the 67th District Court payment page. More on the traffic court records page.
How do I pay a Genesee County traffic ticket?
The District Court payment page accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover online. If a ticket was received after August 1, 2014, the payer may need to add the year prefix to the ticket number. Example: ticket "1001004A" issued in 2015 becomes "151001004A" online. Mail payments must be cashier's check or money order payable to 67th District Court with the ticket number. No personal checks. Full payment rules are on the 67th District Court page.
Can I use personal checks at the 67th District Court?
For 67th District Court mail payments, no. The court requires cashier's check or money order payable to 67th District Court for mail payments and tells users to include the ticket number with payment. Personal checks are not accepted by mail. Online card payments and in-person card or cash payments are the alternatives.
How do I post bond in Genesee County?
The 67th District Court accepts criminal bond in person between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with cash and most debit and credit cards. Bond may also be posted at the Genesee County Jail at 1002 South Saginaw Street. The automated bond information line is 810-257-3426. The District Court warns that release times are handled by the jail, not the court. More on the inmate records page.
Does Genesee County publish an online inmate roster?
No public online roster was located on the official Sheriff's Office pages crawled for this site. To verify custody status, use direct jail contact, MiCOURT D67 for arraignment and bond information, VINELink for notifications, or MDOC OTIS for sentenced state prisoners and parolees. The full set of verification paths is on the Genesee County inmate records page.
How do I get a Genesee County divorce record?
Divorce is a 7th Circuit Court family-division matter. Search public case information through MiCOURT C07. Request certified copies or pleadings from the Circuit Court Legal Records Division in Room 202 at 900 South Saginaw Street, phone 810-257-3220. Divorce filings involving children, financial detail, or protected addresses may have restricted or redacted content. See the marriage and divorce records page.
How do I get a Genesee County marriage record?
Contact the County Clerk / Register Vital Records Division at 324 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502, phone 810-257-3283. Vital Records manages marriage records that occurred in Genesee County and processes marriage license applications. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See the County Clerk / Register page for the full division information.
Are juvenile records public in Genesee County?
Generally no. Michigan juvenile records are restricted under MCL 712A.28 and the court rules. Access is usually limited to parties, attorneys, agencies, or persons with court authorization. The general public does not have access to juvenile delinquency or child-protective files in the 7th Circuit Court's family division. See court records for the broader restricted-records framework.
Are Michigan adoption records public?
No. Michigan adoption records are confidential under MCL 710.67 except through statutory access procedures, such as the confidential-intermediary process. Adoption matters in Genesee County run through the 7th Circuit Court family division and the Probate Court depending on case type. See probate records for related case categories.
What is Michigan Clean Slate?
Michigan Clean Slate refers to the state's set-aside (expungement) laws under MCL 780.621 and related statutes. The 67th District Court links the SCAO MC 227 series forms used for Clean Slate applications. One application is required per case. Some convictions cannot be set aside under MCL 780.621c. Waiting periods are in MCL 780.621d. More on the arrest records page.
Where are Genesee County probate records searched?
Use MiCOURT P25 for Probate Court public case information. The Genesee County Probate Court Records Office handles certified copies, wills for safekeeping, trust registration, and Clean Slate-related restricted matters. Mental-health treatment, minor, and protected-person records are restricted by Michigan statute. See the probate records page for the full Probate process.
Where is the main Genesee County courthouse?
The Historic Genesee County Courthouse is at 900 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502, at the corner of Court and Saginaw Streets in downtown Flint. The official directions page notes Civil War cannons on the lawn as the easiest landmark. The building is off I-69 and approachable from all four highway directions. The court will mark its centennial in 2026. See the home page for directions and parking details.
Is there parking at the Genesee County courthouse?
Yes. The Circuit Court says metered street parking is available around the courthouse and in downtown Flint. Electronic parking payment kiosks are in active use. Confirm posted rates at the kiosk before entering the courthouse. Detailed parking, transit, and accessibility information is on the home page directions section.
How do I request older 67th District Court records?
The 67th District Court requires a written request form for records filed before July 31, 2014 because of Michigan's Automatic Clean Slate framework. Submit by email, in-person drop-off, or mail to 67th District Court, Attn: Records Processing, 630 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502. Mail submissions may delay processing. See the 67th District Court page for full details.
What specialty courts exist in Genesee County?
The 7th Circuit Court runs the Veterans Treatment Court, Mental Health Court, Adult Felony Recovery Court, and Family Dependency Treatment Court through its Specialty Court Services office. The 67th District Court runs Sobriety Court for OWI cases. Each program focuses on treatment and accountability instead of standard punishment. Referrals go to SpecialtyCourtReferrals@GeneseeCountyMI.gov within seven days of the prior pretrial hearing.
Can Genesee County court staff give legal advice?
No. Court and Friend of the Court forms state that staff cannot give legal advice. For self-help, use Michigan Legal Help, the Circuit Court Legal Resource Center, Legal Services of Eastern Michigan, or the State Bar of Michigan Lawyer Referral Service. The Genesee County Office of the Public Defender at 810-257-3800 handles appointed criminal-counsel questions for eligible defendants.
Are federal cases in Genesee County on MiCOURT?
No. Federal cases are in PACER and CM/ECF for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, not MiCOURT. The federal courthouse in Flint is at 600 Church Street. Federal bankruptcy is handled by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. Appeals go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The BOP locator covers federal post-sentence custody.
How do I search Michigan state prison records?
Use MDOC OTIS at mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx. OTIS covers Michigan Department of Corrections offenders, including prisoners, parolees, probationers, discharged offenders, and absconders. OTIS is separate from county jail custody. For active Genesee County Jail custody, see the inmate records page. For release verification, see released inmates.
How do I search the Michigan Sex Offender Registry?
Use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com. Search by name, address, city, ZIP, county, or radius. Profile views include registration details permitted by Michigan law. Genesee County registrants appear in the same registry as the rest of Michigan. The Michigan State Police also publishes a sex offender registry information page with statutory background and tier definitions.
What happens if I miss court in Genesee County?
A bench warrant, default, license action, or bond forfeiture may follow, depending on case type. Contact the issuing court immediately and consult an attorney. The 67th District Court bond procedure handles many District Court matters and can resolve a bench warrant through bond posting and a new court date. The warrant records page covers warrant types and resolution options.