| Circuit Court Clerk | Genesee County Circuit Court Clerk |
|---|---|
| Probate Court | Genesee County Probate Court |
| Clerk address | Genesee County Circuit Court Clerk, 900 S. Saginaw St., Room 104, Flint, MI 48502 |
| Phone | (810) 257-3225 (Clerk); (810) 257-3220 (case lookup by name) |
| Hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. |
| Earliest records noted | Varies by court — older files may be on paper or microfilm |
| Plain copy fee | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy fee | $10.00 plus $1.00 per page (MCL 600.2546), unless a more specific statute sets a different fee |
Genesee County's Circuit Court Clerk keeps the files of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court, covering felony criminal cases, family-division matters, and civil suits over $25,000. Michigan's statewide MiCOURT Case Search covers the 7th Circuit Court (CO7), the 67th District Court (D67), and the Genesee County Probate Court (PO7), so a single free search can pull case index information across all three courts in the county — an arrangement not every Michigan county offers.
The Probate Court handles estates, guardianships, conservatorships, and mental-health cases separately from the circuit clerk, and the 67th District Court handles misdemeanors, smaller civil claims, landlord-tenant disputes, and traffic matters for Flint and much of the county. Some Genesee County cities and townships outside Flint may be served by a different district court, so confirm which court actually filed the case before relying on MiCOURT alone.
Because copies and older files still require contacting the specific clerk directly, MiCOURT is best used to confirm a case exists and get the case number before calling or visiting.
Search Genesee County court records online
Circuit Court Clerk
Genesee County Circuit Court Clerk
- Cost
- Free to search by name for a case number; fees for copies
- Coverage
- 7th Judicial Circuit Court felony, civil, and family-division case files
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
If you do not know the case number, staff can search alphabetically by phone at (810) 257-3220 (press 9 for a Legal Division Clerk).
Probate Court
Genesee County Probate Court
- Cost
- Free to search
- Coverage
- Estate, guardianship, conservatorship, and mental-health case index, searchable through MiCOURT
- Records
- Probate
The Probate Court participates in the statewide MiCOURT Case Search under court code PO7.
Other courts
7th Judicial Circuit Court (Genesee County) — official site
- Cost
- Free
- Coverage
- General information, forms, and links for the 7th Circuit Court, including the Family Division
- Records
- Civil, Criminal, Family
Use in combination with MiCOURT (court code CO7) for case lookups.
What is available online
MiCOURT Case Search covers the 7th Circuit Court, the 67th District Court, and the Genesee County Probate Court under one statewide tool, showing civil, criminal, traffic, domestic, and probate case indexes. Document images are not available online; older files may need to be requested from the clerk by case number.
Which clerk has your record
In Michigan, the clerk who keeps a file depends on which court heard the case. Check the court name on the case notice, citation, or order, then use the office and coverage details above to identify the record holder. Court names and responsibilities differ by state; a county clerk may not keep court case files. For federal cases, see the PACER guide. The full court structure is on the Michigan page.
| Court | Typical cases | Records kept by |
|---|---|---|
| Circuit Courts (57 statewide) | Felony criminal cases; Divorce, custody, and other family-division cases; Civil suits over $25,000 | County Clerk, acting as Clerk of the Circuit Court |
| District Courts (105 statewide) | Misdemeanor criminal cases and felony arraignments; Civil claims up to $25,000; Small claims and landlord-tenant cases | District Court Clerk or Court Administrator (varies by court; not always the county clerk) |
| Probate Courts (78 divisions statewide) | Decedent estates and wills; Guardianships and conservatorships; Trusts | Probate Register or Probate Court Clerk |
Request records in person or by mail
Genesee County clerk offices
Genesee County Circuit Court Clerk, 900 S. Saginaw St., Room 104, Flint, MI 48502
Phone: (810) 257-3225 (Clerk); (810) 257-3220 (case lookup by name)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Contact details were taken from the office's website and are re-checked on a schedule; confirm hours before visiting.
Circuit Court records. Search MiCOURT or call the Circuit Court Clerk at (810) 257-3220 to find a case number, then request copies in person at 900 S. Saginaw St., Room 104, Flint, MI 48502, or by mail to the same address.
Probate Court records. Search MiCOURT (court code PO7) or contact the Genesee County Probate Court directly for copies and fee amounts.
District Court records. For Flint-area cases, contact the 67th District Court (court code D67 in MiCOURT); for other Genesee County municipalities, confirm which district court handled the case.
Fees
| Item | Typical cost in Michigan |
|---|---|
| Plain copy | Set by the clerk — ask when you request |
| Certified copy | $10.00 plus $1.00 per page (MCL 600.2546), unless a more specific statute sets a different fee |
MCL 600.2546 sets the default certified-copy and exemplification fee for circuit, district, and probate courts. Plain (uncertified) copy fees are set locally by each court or county and vary; some Michigan clerks charge a flat per-page photocopy fee while others provide free printouts from a public terminal. Confirm the plain-copy fee with the specific clerk before requesting copies.
Need a copy an agency will accept? See how to get certified copies of court records.
Sealed and restricted records
Michigan court records are presumptively public under Michigan Court Rule 8.119, but several categories are restricted or excluded from routine searches:
The Michigan guide lists every category of sealed and restricted record, and our guide to expunging or sealing a criminal record explains how to remove one from public view.
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Genesee County's circuit, district, and probate courts in one place?
Yes. Michigan's statewide MiCOURT Case Search covers the 7th Circuit Court, 67th District Court, and Genesee County Probate Court together, which is more unified than many other Michigan counties.
Which office has my Genesee County divorce or felony case?
The Genesee County Circuit Court Clerk, for the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. You can confirm the case number through MiCOURT before requesting copies.
Where do I find a Genesee County estate or guardianship case?
The Genesee County Probate Court, searchable through MiCOURT under court code PO7.
How do I look up a Flint misdemeanor or traffic case?
Search MiCOURT under the 67th District Court (D67), which covers Flint-area misdemeanors, smaller civil claims, and traffic infractions.
Sources
- Genesee County Circuit Court Records — https://www.geneseecountymi.gov/circuit_court_records/index.php
- 7th Judicial Circuit Court — https://7thcircuitcourt.com/
- MiCOURT Case Search — https://micourt.courts.michigan.gov/case-search/
- Michigan Courts — About the Courts — https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/
- Michigan Courts — Court of Appeals — https://www.courts.michigan.gov/courts/court-of-appeals/
- Michigan Court Rules (current rules, Chapter 8 — court records) — https://www.courts.michigan.gov/rules-administrative-orders-and-jury-instructions/current-rules-and-jury-instructions/michigan-court-rules/
- Michigan State Police — Criminal History Records — https://www.michigan.gov/msp/services/chr
- MCL 780.621 — Setting Aside Convictions ("Clean Slate") — https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-780-621
- MCL 600.2546 — Certified Copy and Exemplification Fees — https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-600-2546
- MCL 15.232 — Freedom of Information Act, definitions (judiciary excluded) — https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-15-232
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan — https://www.mied.uscourts.gov/
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan — https://www.miwd.uscourts.gov/
See also: all Michigan counties.