Access Flint Released Inmates
Flint released inmates records come from two main sources in this Genesee County city. The Flint Police Department at 210 E. Fifth Street handles local arrests and keeps its own case files. The Genesee County Jail at 1002 S. Saginaw Street holds people after booking, with 580 beds that often run past full capacity. You can look up inmates through the sheriff's office or use state tools like OTIS and ICHAT to search for people who served time in Michigan prisons. The city also has a dedicated FOIA portal for public records requests. This guide walks through each option so you can find released inmates tied to Flint.
Flint Overview
Flint Police and Released Inmates Records
Chief Terence Green runs the Flint Police Department. He was sworn in as chief in 2023 after leading the Mt. Morris Township Police Department since 2014. His career started as a corrections officer in 1992. He became a licensed paramedic in 1994 and a certified police officer in 1995. The department sits at 210 E. Fifth Street, Flint, MI 48502. For non-emergency calls, dial (810) 237-6800. Fax is (810) 237-6960.
The department has three bureaus. The Patrol Operations Bureau runs four patrol squads plus traffic and downtown beat officers. The Traffic Bureau covers accident investigations, traffic enforcement, hit and run cases, and the school crossing guard program. The Criminal Investigation Bureau handles crimes against persons, property crimes, and the Major Crimes Unit. That last one is a joint effort with Michigan State Police detectives. They work violent felony cases together, which means arrest records from serious crimes in Flint may show up in both local and state systems.
The City of Flint website links to police services and public records. The screenshot below shows the city homepage.
From that site you can reach the police department, the FOIA portal, and the online reporting system for Flint released inmates information.
Flint offers an online reporting system called Coplogic. It lets you file reports for non-emergency incidents within city limits. You need a Michigan ID and an email address. You can report burglary, fraud, identity theft, harassment, hit and run, theft, and vandalism. After filing, you get a case number and can print your report.
| Office | Flint Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 E. Fifth Street, Flint, MI 48502 |
| Non-Emergency | (810) 237-6800 |
| Fax | (810) 237-6960 |
| Chief | Terence Green |
Genesee County Jail and Flint Released Inmates
The Genesee County Jail at 1002 S. Saginaw Street is where most Flint arrests end up. The jail has 580 beds and regularly holds 580 to 620 inmates, which means it often runs over capacity. It is a direct supervision facility run by the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. Sheriff Christopher Swanson oversees operations. For inmate information, call (810) 257-3426. That line runs 24 hours a day. The administration number is (810) 257-3406 and non-emergency is (810) 257-3422.
You can search for inmates by booking number, last name, or first name through the sheriff's office. Partial name searches are allowed. The system shows current inmates with their booking date, charges, bond info, and custody status. Mugshots show up when available. For older records or released inmates who left a while ago, you need to call or file a FOIA request with the sheriff's office.
The jail runs the I.G.N.I.T.E. program. That stands for Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education. Sheriff Swanson started it in September 2020. Inmates attend classes two hours a day, five days a week. More than 35,000 hours of coursework have been completed so far. Math skills have gone up by 1.5 grade levels and reading by 2.5 grades. Over 27 people from the program have found full-time work after release.
There is also a city lockup at 210 E. Fifth Street, the same building as the police department. It holds up to 110 inmates. The sheriff's office runs it as a short-term holding facility for lower-level offenses. Inquiries about people at either the jail or the lockup go through (810) 257-3426.
VINELink is another way to track Flint released inmates. You can search for people held in Genesee County and sign up for alerts when their status changes. You get a call, email, or text when someone is released or transferred.
Note: The Genesee County Jail regularly exceeds its 580-bed capacity, so call (810) 257-3426 to check if someone has been transferred or released.
Flint Released Inmates FOIA Process
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 covers records from both the Flint Police Department and the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. The City of Flint has a dedicated FOIA portal through NextRequest. You can submit and track requests online. You can also email foiarequest@cityofflint.com, fax to (810) 515-7202, or mail your request to the FOIA Coordinator at the City of Flint Department of Law, 1101 S. Saginaw Street, 3rd Floor, Flint, MI 48502.
City Attorney Joanne Gurley was appointed in December 2024. The legal department's Criminal Division is at 630 S. Saginaw St., McCree Building. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Include your name, address, phone number, and a clear description of the records you want. If you have specific details like the person's name, date of birth, or incident date, put those in. Say if you want copies, certified copies, or just to look at the records in person.
Response time is five business days. An extension of up to ten more is allowed with written notice. Fees only kick in when the total exceeds $20. If the cost goes past $50, the city can ask for a deposit. People on public assistance get the first $20 waived if they sign an affidavit of indigence. You can use that waiver twice per calendar year. Under MCL 791.230a, medical records and some personal data are off limits. But charges, booking dates, and release dates for Flint released inmates are public.
Flint Courts and Released Inmates
The 67th District Court at 630 S. Saginaw Street handles misdemeanors and preliminary felony hearings for Flint. Phone is (810) 257-3170. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, but they close from noon to 1 PM due to staff shortages. The 7th Circuit Court at 900 S. Saginaw Street handles felony trials, civil cases over $25,000, and family court. Call (810) 257-3220 and press 9 for the Legal Division Clerk.
The Genesee County Clerk's Legal Division at 900 S. Saginaw keeps criminal history records and court case files. Their number is (810) 257-2635. Court records show case outcomes that connect directly to released inmates. You can see if charges were dropped, if someone was convicted, and what the sentence was. For active warrants, the sheriff's Warrant Division at (810) 257-3407 can help. The Pre-Trial Warrant Division at the Prosecutor's Office is at (810) 257-3210.
- 67th District Court: (810) 257-3170 for misdemeanors
- 7th Circuit Court: (810) 257-3220 for felonies
- County Clerk Legal Division: (810) 257-2635
- Warrant Division: (810) 257-3407
- Probate Court: (810) 257-3528
You can also search MiCOURT to look up Flint cases by party name or case number. Not every case shows up, but it is a solid free starting point for connecting a Flint arrest to a court outcome.
State Tools for Flint Released Inmates
The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is the best free tool for finding released inmates who served state prison time. It covers current inmates, parolees, probationers, and people discharged within three years. Search by name or MDOC number. OTIS does not include county jail inmates who served less than a year. For shorter sentences at the Genesee County Jail, you need to check with the sheriff's office.
The ICHAT system through Michigan State Police costs $10 and gives a broader criminal history. It covers arrests and convictions statewide. The Michigan State Police Flint Post at (810) 732-1111 handles state highway incidents in Genesee County and works with the Flint PD Major Crimes Unit on violent felony cases. Under MCL 28.243, criminal history records are regulated but accessible through the proper channels for checking on Flint released inmates.
Genesee County Released Inmates
Flint is the county seat of Genesee County. All jail operations go through the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. For more details on the county jail system and records, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
These cities share some of the same state resources for released inmates records as Flint.