Search Flint Inmate Population

Flint inmate population records are split between two local facilities: the Genesee County Jail on South Saginaw Street and the Flint City Lockup on West Fifth Street. People arrested in Flint may end up at either location depending on the nature of the arrest and available space. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office runs the main jail, while the city lockup handles short-term holds. This page explains how to search the online roster, what each facility handles, how to contact both locations, and how to find someone who has moved into the Michigan state prison system.

Flint's Two Custody Facilities

Two facilities hold Flint's inmate population. The Genesee County Jail at 1002 South Saginaw Street is the main one. It opened in 1903 and has a rated capacity of 580 beds. On most days the jail runs at or above that number. The facility uses a direct supervision model, meaning deputies work inside the housing units alongside inmates rather than observing from a separate control room. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office oversees all operations there.

The second facility is the Flint City Lockup at 210 West Fifth Street. It holds up to about 110 people and reopened in 2021. The lockup is not a long-term housing facility. People go there briefly right after an arrest before they are either released or transferred to the county jail. If you are looking for someone who was just arrested in Flint, they may be at the lockup. If they have been in custody for more than a day or two, they are almost certainly at the county jail.

Both facilities operate under the Genesee County Sheriff's Office for booking and custody records purposes. The online roster at geneseecountyjail.org pulls from the main jail system.

How to Search Flint Inmate Population Online

The Genesee County Jail publishes a public inmate roster at geneseecountyjail.org. This is the best starting point for anyone looking for a Flint inmate. The roster shows current custody status, booking date, charges, bond information, and the next scheduled court date. In many cases you also get an expected release date when one has been set. It is one of the more detailed online rosters among Michigan county jails.

Search by full legal name when you can. If spelling is uncertain, try the last name only and scroll through results. Bookings generally appear within a few hours of processing. Nights with many arrests can slow updates slightly. If the person does not appear and you know they were recently arrested, wait a few hours and search again, or call the inmate information line directly.

The Flint City Lockup does not have a separate public roster. If someone was just arrested in the city, call the main sheriff line to ask whether they are still at the lockup or have been moved to the county jail.

Genesee County Jail Contact Information

The Genesee County Sheriff's Office handles all booking and custody records for Flint arrests. Use the details below to reach the jail or ask about a specific inmate.

When calling the inmate info line, have the person's full name and date of birth ready. This helps staff pull the right record quickly when names are common.

Sending Mail and Money to Flint Jail Inmates

The Genesee County Jail uses TextBehind for inmate mail. Send physical mail to: TextBehind, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131. Do not put stamps on envelopes. Do not include stickers, scented items, or paper with any markings other than your message. Legal mail goes directly to the jail at the South Saginaw Street address, not through TextBehind. Electronic messaging is available through the ConnectNetwork platform.

To deposit money on an inmate's account, use the GettingOut website or app. You can also use the kiosk in the jail lobby or call the GettingOut line at 866-516-0115. Funds usually post within 24 hours. Phone calls from the jail run through GTL/Viapath Technologies. All calls are recorded except calls to attorneys.

Note: Call account setup options include Advance Pay and Pin Debit through the GTL/Viapath system.

Michigan OTIS Inmate Search

The Michigan OTIS search interface is the free state tool for finding Flint residents who have been sentenced to Michigan Department of Corrections facilities. It is the right next step when someone is not found in the Genesee County Jail roster.

OTIS results show the facility, earliest release date, and a photo when available. Court records for Flint cases are also searchable through courts.michigan.gov, covering the 7th Circuit Court and local district courts in Genesee County.

OTIS: Michigan State Prison Lookup

Not every Flint inmate stays in Genesee County custody. If someone was convicted of a felony and sentenced to state prison, they leave the county jail and enter the Michigan Department of Corrections system. OTIS at mdocweb.state.mi.us is free and covers all current MDOC prisoners. Search by name or MDOC number. Results show the facility, earliest release date, and a photo. The Michigan DOC main site has additional information on all state prison facilities.

County jail inmates do not appear in OTIS. If you checked the geneseecountyjail.org roster and the person is not there, OTIS is the next logical step.

VINELink Notification Service

VINELink is a free, confidential service that sends alerts when someone's custody status changes. Sign up to receive notifications by call, text, or email any time a person in Genesee County custody or Michigan state custody is released, transferred, or moved. Register at vinelink.com or by calling 1-800-770-7657. The person in custody does not know you registered. Alerts arrive automatically. You do not need to check back manually.

FOIA Requests for Flint Jail Records

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request records from the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. Submit a written request with the person's name, the date of the event, and what records you want. The office must respond within five business days and may extend that deadline by five more days if needed. Copies carry a fee. County jail authority runs under MCL 801.1, and jail standards are set by MCL 800.31. Mail requests to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office at 1002 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502.

Genesee County Inmate Population

Flint is the county seat of Genesee County, and the Genesee County Jail serves the entire county. The county page has full detail on jail operations, the inmate roster, mail and visitation rules, and additional resources for all of Genesee County.

View Genesee County Inmate Population

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