Access Flint Bench Warrants

Bench warrants in Flint, Michigan are issued by the 67th District Court for misdemeanor cases and the 7th Circuit Court for felony matters. Both courts are in downtown Flint within Genesee County. If you need to check whether a bench warrant is active or look up case records tied to a Flint case, there are multiple ways to do it. The 67th District Court has a warrant check phone line, the Genesee County Sheriff handles warrant verification, and online tools let you search case histories. This page covers the court contacts, search tools, and steps for handling a Flint bench warrant from start to finish.

Flint 67th District Court Bench Warrants

The 67th District Court is the primary court for misdemeanor bench warrants in Flint. The central court sits at 630 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502 in the McCree Courts and Human Services Building. The main phone is (810) 257-3170. There is a dedicated warrant check line at (810) 766-8968. Call that number to ask about an active bench warrant. Give the person's full name and date of birth. Staff can tell you if a warrant is out there.

The court also has an automated bond information line at (810) 257-3426. If you already know there is a warrant and want to find out the bond amount, that line is the quick way. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Be aware that the clerk's office closes from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for lunch due to staff shortages. Plan your visit around that gap.

The 67th District Court runs satellite locations in Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Fenton, Flushing, and Mt. Morris. If a bench warrant came from a case at one of those divisions, the central court in Flint still tracks it. All warrant info feeds into the same system.

The court has a warrant alert page on its website. It provides instructions for checking warrant status and contact details for warrant verification. The court records search page explains how to request records by email at 67thHelp@co.genesee.mi.us, in person, or by mail. You can also request a copy of the District Court Record Request Form from the clerk.

Flint 7th Circuit Court Warrants

The 7th Circuit Court handles felony bench warrants for Flint and all of Genesee County. It is at 900 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502. Call (810) 257-3220 and press 9 for the Legal Division Clerk. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The circuit court records index lets you search cases alphabetically online. Most circuit court records are public.

You can request files by calling (810) 257-3220 and pressing 9. In-person visits go to 900 S. Saginaw Street, Room 101. The Genesee County Clerk's Legal Division at (810) 257-3225 handles certified copies and record requests. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Bench warrants from the 7th Circuit Court include the defendant's full name, date of birth, case number, date of issuance, the judge's name, the felony charges, the statutory citation, bond amount, and whether it was for failure to appear or a probation violation. Attorney information may also appear if counsel was assigned.

Genesee County Warrant Search Resources

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office at 1002 S. Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502 maintains records of all active warrants in the county. The warrant division number is (810) 257-3407. Call during business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM) or visit in person with a valid ID. The jail and bond information line is (810) 257-3426. The Sheriff's Office executes warrants issued by both the 67th District Court and 7th Circuit Court, and updates warrant status in the LEIN database.

The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office Pre-Trial/Warrant Division is in the McCree Courts building at 630 S. Saginaw Street, Suite 4. The phone is (810) 257-3210. This office authorizes all arrest warrants for felony and misdemeanor cases. Managing Assistant Prosecutor Timothy Bograkos oversees the division. All felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants in Genesee County originate from this office.

The Flint Police Department can also verify city-issued warrants. Their non-emergency line is (810) 237-6800. The department is at 210 E. 5th Street, Flint, MI 48502. The Records Division handles warrant verification requests during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

Online Search Tools for Flint Warrants

The MiCOURT Case Search covers Genesee County courts. Pick Genesee County, choose the court type, and search by name or case number. The docket entries show when bench warrants were filed. This tool is free and runs around the clock. It does not confirm live warrant status though. Updates take 24 to 48 hours at most courts.

For circuit court records specifically, the Genesee County circuit court records index offers alphabetical case searches. You can also try the GC4Me Court Records Portal for additional search options. The Genesee County Court information site provides general guidance on accessing court records and contacting the right office.

Copies of court records cost $2 per page at the District Court. Certified copies are $10 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Transcript costs follow MCL 600.2543. For Sheriff's Office records, submit a written FOIA request. The response time is 5 business days with a possible 10-day extension.

Clearing a Flint Bench Warrant

If you have a bench warrant from the 67th District Court, go to 630 S. Saginaw Street during court hours. Check in with the clerk and bring your ID. You will see a judge or magistrate and get a new court date. You may need to post bond. The automated bond line at (810) 257-3426 tells you the amount. For circuit court warrants, go to 900 S. Saginaw Street, Room 101.

An attorney can file a motion to quash the warrant. That asks the judge to recall it without an arrest. This is the better path for old warrants or cases with good reasons for missing court. Michigan Legal Aid has resources for people who cannot afford a private lawyer. The court must provide a public defender if you get arrested and are unable to pay for representation.

• Call the warrant check line at (810) 766-8968 first
• Turn yourself in at the 67th District Court or 7th Circuit Court
• Post bond using the amount from the automated line
• Hire an attorney to file a motion to quash
• Email 67thHelp@co.genesee.mi.us for records questions

Nearby Cities

Flint is the county seat of Genesee County. The nearest qualifying cities with their own bench warrant resources are spread across the metro region.