Access Flint 24 Hour Booking
Flint 24 hour booking records document arrests made by the Flint Police Department in Genesee County. The department at 210 E. Fifth Street processes bookings and keeps arrest records on file. Inmates from Flint transfer to the Genesee County Jail at 1002 S. Saginaw Street after local processing. You can find Flint booking data by contacting the police records division, filing a FOIA request, or using Michigan's statewide search systems. This guide explains each path and what types of 24 hour booking records you can access for arrests in Flint.
Flint Booking Quick Facts
Flint Police 24 Hour Booking Records
The Flint Police Department handles all arrests within city limits. The station sits at 210 E. Fifth Street, Flint, MI 48502. Call (810) 237-6800 for the records division. Flint sees a higher volume of arrests than many Michigan cities its size, and the police department processes bookings around the clock. Each booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, date of birth, physical description, and mugshot.
Flint does not publish an online booking log or 24 hour arrest roster. The city website does not have a tool to search current inmates. Calling the police department is the fastest way to check on a recent arrest. The non-emergency line is (810) 237-6800. Staff can tell you if someone is still at the station or has been moved to the county jail.
After processing at the Flint station, inmates go to the Genesee County Jail. The jail is at 1002 S. Saginaw Street in Flint, MI 48502. Call (810) 257-3426 for intake information. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps its own booking records. Under MCL 801.4, the jail must maintain records of all persons in custody.
How to Request Flint Booking Data
The Michigan Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 lets you request 24 hour booking records from the Flint Police Department. Put your request in writing and send it to 210 E. Fifth Street, Flint, MI 48502. Include the person's full name, date range, and any known case or booking numbers. Specific requests get faster responses.
Flint police have five business days to respond under MCL 15.235. Complex requests may get a 10-day extension. Standard copy fees apply at about $0.10 per page. Low-income requesters get the first $20 waived, up to two times per year. Certain records are exempt. Under MCL 15.243, active investigations and juvenile booking data can be withheld. But standard adult 24 hour booking records are public.
You can also contact the Genesee County directly if the person was moved to the county jail. The sheriff's office handles its own FOIA requests for jail records. Some people find it easier to request both sets of records at the same time to get the full picture of an arrest and booking.
Flint 24 Hour Booking Search Tools
Multiple state-level databases help you track arrests and booking records tied to Flint. These tools cover different parts of the process.
The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police runs criminal history checks for $10 each. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT shows felony convictions, misdemeanors over 93 days under MCL 28.241, and pending charges. It does not show who is currently in jail, but it tells you if someone has a criminal record in Michigan.
For court records, MiCOURT is free. Flint cases go to the 67th District Court for misdemeanors and the Genesee County Circuit Court for felonies. You can search by name or case number to see charges, hearings, and outcomes. The screenshot below shows the Michigan Legislature site where you can look up the statutes that govern booking procedures.
The legislature.mi.gov site has the full text of Michigan's criminal procedure laws, FOIA statute, and county jail regulations.
The OTIS offender tracking system shows people under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision. If a Flint arrest leads to state prison, the person will appear in OTIS. For real-time custody alerts, VineLink covers Genesee County. You can sign up for free phone, text, or email updates on an inmate's status.
What Flint Booking Records Contain
A 24 hour booking record from Flint includes key arrest data. The table below shows what a standard booking record holds.
| Record Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Legal name and any known aliases |
| Date of Birth | Used for identity verification |
| Booking Date/Time | When the person was processed |
| Charges | Offenses listed at time of booking |
| Bond Amount | Set by the court at arraignment |
| Arresting Agency | Flint Police Department |
| Physical Description | Height, weight, hair, eyes |
| Mugshot | Booking photo, available via FOIA |
Charges can change after the Genesee County Prosecutor reviews the case. Initial booking charges are what officers filed at the time of arrest. For updated charge info, search MiCOURT or call the court clerk.
Note: Flint booking records may take up to 24 hours to be fully processed in the system, so call the jail at (810) 257-3426 for the latest custody status.
Genesee County Jail 24 Hour Booking
Flint sits in Genesee County. Most people arrested by Flint police end up at the Genesee County Jail at 1002 S. Saginaw Street. The county sheriff runs the facility and keeps all jail booking records. For full details on Genesee County booking procedures, inmate search tools, and how to request records from the sheriff, see the Genesee County 24 hour booking page.
Under MCL 764.26, people arrested in Flint must be brought before a magistrate without unreasonable delay. That typically means within 24 to 48 hours of booking. Arraignment happens at the district court, where a judge sets bond and informs the person of the charges.
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