What are Flint Public Records?
According to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, records are classified as any information that is stored or created by government agencies as they perform official business. These records come in various mediums like handwritten notes, typed documents, electronic data, pictures and maps, audio, and video Some records may be classified as confidential by a court of law and have parts or all of the record redacted or barred from public view. Examples of records that may be redacted or exempted from public view include:
- Information compiled for law enforcement the release of which would endanger law enforcement personnel or interfere with ongoing investigations.
- Personal information the release of which would cause an unwanted invasion of privacy.
- Trade secrets, commercial or financial information that was voluntarily submitted to the government agency under a promise of confidentiality.
- Medical, counseling, or psychological information of an individual especially if it would reveal their identity and invade their privacy.
- Test questions, answers, scoring keys, and other information used to test for licenses, academic examinations, and government employment.
- Records of a government agency's security plans, procedures, codes, and passwords that would affect the ongoing security of that body.
Flint Crime Statistics
The Flint Police Department submits annual crime data and statistics to the FBI to update their Uniform Crime Report(UCR) system. This country-wide database provides data to track crime trends in the city and provide law enforcement with information on the effectiveness of current crime-fighting strategies. Comparing the UCR data for Flint City in 2019 and 2019 there was an overall fall in violent crime by 26.1%. Murder, rape, robbery, assault, and property crime fell by 28%, 50.7%, 58.7%, 19.3%, and 23.1% respectively. Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson were also found to have decreased by 29.7%, 18%, 31%, and 13.8% respectively.
Are Flint’s criminal records public?
According to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, most criminal records are public information. The act allows members of the public to request, view, and copy these records at their leisure. A record will only be unavailable for public view if it has been classified as confidential or has been sealed by a court of law.
How to Obtain Police Reports and Arrest Records
Flint Public records like police reports, arrest reports, and criminal records come under public records according to the Michigan Public Information Act. These records can be requested from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office using the public record request form. Requesters may also make further inquiries by calling the Genesee County Sheriff at (810) 257-3422 or (810) 257-3406.
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Flint
Flint City Sex offender information can be found on the website of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office provides a link to the Michigan public sex offender registry. The search tool available on the registry allows users to search for sex offender information by name, address, city, zip code, and compliance.
How to Find Flint Inmate Records
Information on inmates from Flint can be found by calling the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office at (810) 257-3426. Requests may also use the inmate information search tool that is available through the Genesee County Sheriff’s website. The search tool allows users to search for inmates using their facility and surname.
How Do I Visit an inmate in Flint City Jail?
Flint City inmates are housed at the facilities operated by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Visits are scheduled and take place using the ConnectNetwork application for video visiting and phone calls. Visitors will be required to create an account on the application and will be charged for visitation time and calls.
Court Records
Flint City court records are created and maintained by the 67th District Court and the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. The public can view and request various court records from their custodians at the court locations. The legal division of Genesee County Clerk is also a repository for court records from the courts in the county. The public can request copies of various court records from the County Clerk’s legal division.
Locations of Courts in Flint
The name and location of the courts in Flint are listed below:
Genesee County Courthouse
900 S Saginaw St,
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 257-3220
Fax: (810) 424-4455
67th District Court - Central Court
630 S Saginaw St, #124,
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 257-3170
67th District Court - Flint
630 S Saginaw St,
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 766-8968
Genesee County Probate Court
900 S Saginaw St, #502,
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 257-3528
Fax: (810) 257-3234
Are Flint Court Records Public?
According to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, most Flint City court records and the information within them are public records. The public can view and request these records unless the record is restricted by law or has been sealed by the courts.
Can you look up a Flint court case online?
Flint court cases can be looked up online on the register of action portal found on the website of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. The records can also be looked up online on the webpage of the legal division of the Genesee County Clerk.
How to Obtain Flint Civil Court Case Records
Flint county civil court records can be obtained from the Legal Division of the Genesee County Clerk. The County Clerk’s Legal Division handles filing and maintains records of civil cases from the circuit court. Civil records can be viewed by contacting the legal division at:
Genesee County Clerk at:
900 S. Saginaw Street,
Flint, MI 48502
An in-person viewing session for the records can also be arranged by calling the legal division at (810) 257-2635. Requesters may also view the records online on the portal available on the website of the 7th Circuit Court.
How to Obtain Flint Criminal Court Records
Information on Flint criminal records can be found by contacting the Legal Division of the Genesee County Clerk at:
900 S. Saginaw Street,
Flint, MI 48502
Requesters may also call the office at (810) 257-2635 to arrange in-person viewing of the records at the legal division. Criminal court records and other court information like court case schedules can be viewed on the register of action portal on the 7th Judicial Circuit CourtWebsite. Records may also be ordered directly from the 67th District Court by filling the request form and returning it to:
67th District Court - Central Court
630 S Saginaw St, #124,
Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 257-3170
What are Flint Vital Records?
Vital records for Flint City are the documents recording the life events of people living within the city. These include records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces. These records are maintained by custodians in the vital record divisions of the Genesee County Clerk and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. According to the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, members of the public can request marriage, divorce, and death records but birth records are restricted.
Where and How to Obtain Flint Divorce Records
Records seekers can obtain copies of Flint divorce records by contacting the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Requesters can apply for the record either in person or by mail. Requesters will be required to fill and return the divorce application form to the MDHHS.
In-person requests should be brought in to the counter at:
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Mailed requests should be sent to:
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
The divorce records cost $34 for a one-year search and a certified copy of the record, each extra copy of the record will cost $16 each. Each additional search will cost $12 per year. In-person requests completed at the counter before 3:00 p.m. will be treated to same-day service while mailed requests are usually processed in 5 weeks. A 2 week or 2 hours rushed service will cost an extra $12. Payment in person can be made with cash, credit cards, and mailed requests can be paid by check. Checks and money orders should be made payable to the state of Michigan.
A divorce judgment record can be obtained from Genesee County by mailing the divorce judgment request form and a self-addressed and stamped envelope to:
Genesee County Clerk
Divorce Records
900 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
A money order to cover the fees for the copies of the record should also be included in the mail. The divorce judgment cost $10 for the first copy and $5 each for every extra copy.
Where and How to Get Marriage Records in Flint
Flint marriage certificates can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service. Marriage records are considered public information under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. To request the marriage certificate the request will need to fill the marriage records application form and return it to MDHHS either in person or by mail. In-person requests should be brought in to the counter at:
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Mailed requests can be mailed to the MDHHS vital records requests at:
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
The fee for a Flint marriage record is $34, this covers the cost of a year's search and a certified copy. Extra copies of the record ordered at the same time cost $16 and other searches will cost $12 per year. Mailed requests are usually delivered in 5 weeks. Requesters can choose the rush service for an extra $12, reducing delivery times to 2 hours for in-person and 2 weeks for mailed requests. Mailed requests can be paid for in checks and money orders made out to the State of Michigan. Credit cards and cash can also be used for payments over the counter.
Where and How to Find Flint Birth Records
Flint birth certificates can be obtained from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Service (MDHHS) and the Genesee County Clerk. Birth certificates are not public until 100 years after birth. Until then, the birth record may only the issued to the following people:
- The registrant named on the record
- Parents or legal guardians of the registrant
To request the records, individuals must fill out the birth record application form and return it to the MDHHS. Requests by mail should be sent to the MDHHS vital records division at:
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
Requests in person must be processed over the counter in the MDHHS office at:
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
The Flint birth record costs $34 for a search which includes a certified copy of the record. Extra copies of the same records ordered at the same time cost $16 and more searches will cost $12 each. Payments can be made in cash and credit cards for over-the-counter requests and checks or money orders payable to the state of Michigan for mailed requests. Mailed requests usually take 5 weeks and for an extra $12 the rush service will reduce processing time to 2 weeks.
Birth records can also be ordered by coming in person or sending the birth record application to the Genesee County Clerk at:
Genesee County Clerk
Vital Records
900 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
The fee for the birth record is $25 for the initial copy, any extra copies ordered at the same time will cost $10 per copy. Payment can be made in cash for in-person requests while mailed requests should include a money order made payable to the Genesee County Clerk.
Where and How to Find Flint Death Records
Death records for Flint City can be obtained from the Genesee County Vital Records Office or the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). Death records in Michigan are considered public records unless ordered sealed by a court of law. The records can be applied for in-person or by mail. To request by mail the completed death record application form must be mailed with the fee to the MDHHS vital records division at:
Vital Records Requests
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
To request in person the application must be brought in person for processing to the counter at:
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 S Grand Avenue
Lansing, MI 48933
Requests must be placed at the counter by 3:00 p.m. to qualify for same-day service while mailed requests usually take 5 weeks. The rush service for a fee of $12 will reduce processing time to 2 weeks for mail and 2 hours for same-day service. Payments are accepted in cash and card for in-person requests and checks and money orders for mailed requests. All checks and money orders should be made payable to the state of Michigan.
The Genesee County Clerk's Office also issues death certificates. Requesters may come in person or mail the death certificate application to the Genesee County Clerk at:
Genesee County Clerk
Vital Records
900 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
The records will cost $25 for the first copy and $10 per copy for any extra copies ordered at the same time. Payments can be made by adding a money order for the fees to the mailed request. The money order should be made out to the Genesee County Clerk.
