Genesee County 24 Hour Booking Records
Genesee County 24 hour booking records are managed by the sheriff's office at the main jail on South Saginaw Street in Flint. The county jail holds up to 580 inmates and often runs at or above capacity with 580 to 620 people on any given day. The Flint City Lockup adds another 110 spots for short-term holds. You can search for inmates through the sheriff's office website, call the inmate information line, or file a FOIA request for detailed records. This page covers how to find Genesee County booking records, what they contain, and which tools to use for your search.
Genesee County Jail Overview
Genesee County Sheriff Booking Info
| Agency | Genesee County Sheriff's Office |
| Inmate Info | 810-257-3426 |
| Administration | 810-257-3406 |
| Non-Emergency | 810-257-3422 |
| Jail Address | 1002 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502 |
| Flint City Lockup | 210 W Fifth St, Flint, MI 48502 |
| Circuit Court Records | (810) 257-3220 (press 9) |
The Genesee County Jail sits at 1002 South Saginaw Street in Flint. This is one of the larger county jails in Michigan. It was built as a direct supervision facility, which means staff work inside the housing pods with inmates rather than watching from a booth. The jail handles bookings around the clock. When someone gets arrested in Genesee County, they go through intake at this location. The booking process logs their name, charges, mugshot, bond amount, and housing assignment.
The Flint City Lockup at 210 West Fifth Street is a short-term hold facility. It can hold up to 110 inmates. People arrested by Flint police may start here before moving to the main county jail. Both facilities create booking records that go into the same county system.
Call 810-257-3426 for current inmate information. The records division at the sheriff's office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
Search Genesee County 24 Hour Booking Online
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office website has an inmate search tool. You can look up people who are currently in custody at the county jail. The search shows booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and the facility where the person is housed. Mugshots are available through the online system for most inmates.
The corrections division page has more details about the jail and its operations. From there you can find links to the inmate lookup system and information about mail, visitation, and commissary services.
Below is a screenshot from the Michigan OTIS system, which is one of the state-level tools you can use alongside the Genesee County search to track offenders who have moved into state custody.
OTIS covers people under the Michigan Department of Corrections. For county-level bookings, start with the Genesee County Sheriff website first.
Personal mail for Genesee County inmates goes through ViaPath Technologies. Send it to: Genesee County Jail, Inmates Name and ID#, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. This system handles all non-legal mail for people booked into the facility.
Genesee County 24 Hour Booking FOIA
You have the right to request booking records from Genesee County under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231. Send your written request to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office FOIA Coordinator at 1002 S. Saginaw Street in Flint. Be specific about what you want. Include names, dates, and booking numbers if you have them.
The county has 5 business days to respond. Up to 10 extra days are allowed for complex requests. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page. There is a fee waiver for people who get public assistance or cannot pay. The first $20 in costs gets waived under this rule. You can use this waiver twice per year. Standard 24 hour booking records for adults are public, but records tied to active investigations or juvenile cases may be held back under MCL 15.243.
Statewide Search Tools
Several state databases help you find Genesee County booking and arrest records. The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. It shows criminal history across the state. The MiCOURT Case Search is free and pulls court records from Genesee County courts. You can search by name or case number.
The VineLink system lets you track Genesee County inmates for free. Sign up for alerts by email, text, or phone call. VineLink runs 24 hours a day. The OTIS system tracks offenders who go from the Genesee County Jail to state prison. It shows offense details and release dates for people under MDOC supervision.
For Genesee County circuit court records specifically, call (810) 257-3220 and press 9 to reach the Legal Division Clerk. They can help with case files that started from a 24 hour booking at the county jail.
Note: The Genesee County Jail typically holds 580 to 620 inmates daily, often exceeding its rated capacity of 580.
What Genesee County Booking Records Show
Genesee County 24 hour booking records include the inmate's current custody status, booking date, and all charges. Bond and bail amounts are listed. The next court date appears when available, along with the expected release date. Mugshots and booking photos are part of the record. The system also shows which facility the person is housed in, whether that is the main jail or the Flint City Lockup.
These records get created at intake. The data stays in the system after release. You can find current inmates through the online search tool. For older records, use a FOIA request or call the records division during business hours.
Nearby Counties
Genesee County is in east-central Michigan. These surrounding counties also handle their own 24 hour booking records.
Genesee County Cities
Flint is the county seat and the largest city in Genesee County. Arrests made in Flint may start at the Flint City Lockup before moving to the main county jail for 24 hour booking processing.