Genesee County Bench Warrants

Genesee County bench warrants are issued by the 7th Circuit Court for felony matters and the 67th District Court for misdemeanor cases. The county seat is Flint, where most court buildings sit along South Saginaw Street. Searching for bench warrant records here means working with the right court or calling the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. The 67th District Court has a warrant alert system and a dedicated phone line for warrant checks. This page walks through every search option and office you can use to find bench warrant records in Genesee County.

Genesee County Circuit Court Warrants

The 7th Circuit Court sits at 900 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502. Call (810) 257-3220 for the main line. Press 9 for the Legal Division Clerk. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The circuit court handles felony bench warrants, civil matters over $25,000, and family law cases. Most circuit court records are public. You can order files by calling the Legal Division Clerk directly.

An alphabetical case records index is available online for the circuit court. Search by case number to pull up records. For in-person access, visit Room 101 at 900 S. Saginaw St. The Genesee County Clerk's Legal Division is in the same building. Phone is (810) 257-3225. They maintain circuit court records and provide certified copies. Copies cost $2 per page. Certified copies run $10 for the first page and $1 for each page after that.

67th District Court Bench Warrants

The 67th District Court handles the bulk of bench warrants in Genesee County. The central court is at 630 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502, inside the McCree Courts and Human Services Building. Call (810) 257-3170. The court also has satellite locations in Burton, Davison, Grand Blanc, Fenton, Flushing, and Mt. Morris. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. The clerk's office closes from noon to 1:00 PM due to staff shortages.

To check for a bench warrant at this court, call (810) 766-8968. That is the dedicated warrant check phone line. Give your full legal name and date of birth. Ask about bench warrants or outstanding warrants. The court also has a warrant alert page on its website with instructions for checking your status. Bond information is available on an automated line at (810) 257-3426.

The GC4Me Court Records portal provides another way to look up Genesee County court records.

This screenshot shows the Genesee County court records search interface where residents can look up case and bench warrant information.

Record requests go through the 67th District Court clerk's office. Email 67thHelp@co.genesee.mi.us, drop off a request at 630 S. Saginaw St., or mail it to the same address with "Attn Records Processing" on the envelope. You will need to fill out a District Court Record Request Form, which is available at the clerk's office or by email.

Genesee County Sheriff Warrant Division

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office is at 1002 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502. The main phone and warrant division number is (810) 257-3407. Jail and bond information go through (810) 257-3426. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. The warrant division maintains records of all active bench warrants in the county. They execute warrants from both the 67th District Court and the 7th Circuit Court. Warrant status is updated in the LEIN database.

For a phone inquiry, call during business hours and provide the full name, date of birth, and address. In-person visits require a government-issued photo ID. The sheriff's office can tell you if a warrant is active and what court issued it. They can also confirm bond amounts. Michigan FOIA rules apply to sheriff's office records, though court records themselves are not subject to FOIA since courts fall under a judicial branch exemption. Use the court's own forms for court record requests instead.

Warrant Processing in Genesee County

The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office plays a key role in warrant processing. The Pre-Trial/Warrant Division sits at 630 S. Saginaw St., Suite 4, Flint, MI 48502. Timothy Bograkos manages the division as Assistant Prosecutor. Phone is (810) 257-3210. All felony and misdemeanor arrest warrants originate through this office. They also handle pre-trials and felony preliminary examinations.

The Flint Police Department can verify warrants issued within the city. Contact their non-emergency line at (810) 237-6800 or the Records Division at 210 E. 5th St., Flint. For bench warrants from Genesee County courts, the sheriff and the court itself are the best sources. The MiCOURT system covers Genesee County court data as well. Select the county and court type, then search by name or case number.

Bench warrants issued in Genesee County list the full name, date of birth, case number, charges, statutory citations, bond amount, and the judge who signed the warrant. For circuit court warrants, this includes felony charge details and probation violation specifics when applicable. District court warrants add the physical description, last known address, and court division location.

Cities in Genesee County

Flint is the largest city in Genesee County. It has its own police department that handles city-level warrant inquiries. The following city has a dedicated page:

Nearby Counties

Counties near Genesee that may hold related bench warrant records: