Find Genesee County Jail Mugshots
Jail mugshots and arrest records in Genesee County are managed by the Sheriff's Office under Sheriff Christopher R. Swanson. The county jail at 1002 South Saginaw Street in Flint has a 580-bed capacity but regularly houses 580 to 620 inmates on any given day. There is also the Flint City Lockup, a 110-bed facility that reopened in 2021. Genesee County provides several ways to look up inmates, including an online jail roster, the VINELink system, and phone inquiries. The Corrections Division also runs programs like the I.G.N.I.T.E. education initiative and the G.H.O.S.T. anti-trafficking task force.
Genesee County Overview
Genesee County Inmate Search Tools
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office offers several ways to find inmates. The most direct is calling the Inmate Information line at 810-257-3426. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody, what charges they face, and their booking details. The non-emergency line is 810-257-3422. For questions about jail operations, call administration at 810-257-3406.
Online, you can use the jail roster page to browse current inmates. Search results include the inmate's full name, booking photo, charges, booking and release dates, custody location, and offense details. The roster is updated regularly but may not reflect very recent bookings or releases. For real-time status, a phone call is best.
VINELink is another option. It lets you search by name and set up notifications when an inmate's status changes. This is useful if you want to know when someone is released or transferred. The ConnectNetwork portal also has facility information and links for video visitation and inmate communication.
The official Genesee County Sheriff's Office site is the starting point for all inmate and records searches.
Genesee County Booking Records
Booking records and mugshots are available through FOIA requests submitted to the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. Send your request in writing to 1002 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502. You can also deliver it in person. Include the full name of the person, dates, and any case numbers you have. The office follows Michigan FOIA guidelines for response times and fees.
Standard copy and search fees apply. The exact amount depends on how much time staff spend locating your records and how many pages are involved. Michigan law caps copy fees at $0.10 per page for standard requests. If the total cost is going to be significant, the office will provide an estimate before proceeding. You can narrow your request or pay the full amount.
The Genesee County Jail processes a high volume of bookings. Provide as many details as possible to speed up your records request.
Genesee County Jail Programs
The Corrections Division at Genesee County runs several notable programs. The I.G.N.I.T.E. program stands for "Inmate Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education." Inmates attend school two hours a day, five days a week. The results are real. Math skills have gone up by 1.5 grade levels and reading comprehension by 2.5 grade levels on average. The program gives inmates tools they can use when they get out.
The G.H.O.S.T. team (Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team) works to fight human trafficking and catch sexual predators in the county. This task force operates out of the Sheriff's Office and works with state and federal agencies. It is one of the more active anti-trafficking units in Michigan.
Visitation at the Genesee County Jail is primarily through video. You schedule visits through ConnectNetwork or ViaPath. Some visits may be free. The jail has also started expanding in-person visits for inmates with children. You need to schedule at least 15 minutes before your visit time. Mail goes to a processing center run by ViaPath Technologies, where it is scanned and delivered electronically.
The jail roster provides a list of current inmates along with their booking information and charges.
Genesee County Jail Contact Info
The Genesee County Jail is at 1002 South Saginaw Street in Flint. The jail houses both county inmates and some state detainees awaiting transfer. Here is a quick reference for the main phone numbers and resources you might need.
| Address | 1002 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502 |
|---|---|
| Inmate Info | 810-257-3426 |
| Non-Emergency | 810-257-3422 |
| Administration | 810-257-3406 |
| Mail Address | Genesee County Jail, Inmate Name & ID, PO Box 247, Phoenix, MD 21131 |
All inmate mail is now scanned and delivered electronically. Physical items sent to the old address will not reach inmates.
Cities in Genesee County
Genesee County is home to Flint and several surrounding communities. All arrests in the county are processed through the Genesee County Jail or the Flint City Lockup.
Nearby Counties
These counties surround Genesee County. Check neighboring jails if you cannot find the person you are looking for locally.