Genesee County Court

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The first Genesee County Courthouse opened in 1839. An office building was added to it in 1851 for the storage of records. The courthouse burned in 1866, and a new one was constructed in 1867. A larger courthouse replaced that one in 1905, but the newer courthouse burned down in 1923.

The current Genesee County Courthouse was finished in 1926. It’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Most court cases are heard at the Genesee County Courthouse or at one of the District Court locations.

Genesee County Circuit Courthouse
900 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 424-4355

Flushing Court
First Division
1415 Flushing Road
Flushing, MI 48433
(810) 659-5659

Davison Court – Second Division A
200 E. Flint Street, Ste 3
Davison, MI 48423
(810) 653-4126

Burton Court – Second Division B
4094 Manor Drive
Burton, MI 48519
(810) 743-5600

Mt. Morris Court – Third Division
11820 N. Saginaw Street
Mt. Morris, MI 48458
(810) 686-7140

Fenton Court – Fourth Division A
17100 Silver Parkway, STE C
Fenton, MI 48430
(810) 629-5318

Grand Blanc Court
Fourth Division B
8173 S. Saginaw Street
Grand Blanc, MI 48439
(810) 694-2552

Flint Court – Fifth Division
630 S. Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 766-8968

Genesee County Probate Court
900 S. Saginaw St.
5th Floor Room 502
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 257-3528

United States District Court
Eastern Michigan District
Federal Building and U.S Courthouse
600 Church Street
Flint, MI 48502
(313) 234-5000

County Clerk

The County Clerk is the Clerk of the 7th Judicial Circuit Court. The County Clerk is responsible for court records and filings, jury management, and the Court seal. This is an elected position. The Clerk also assumes the role of Register of Deeds.

The County Clerk is also the Chief Election Officer for the county, Clerk to the County Board of Commissioners,Clerk of the County Election Commission, and the keeper of vital records. The Clerk also issues and files marriage licenses.

Domonique D. Clemons
Genesee County Clerk\Register of Deeds
1101 Beach St.
Flint MI 48502
810-257-2635

United States District Court

Genesee County is part of the Eastern District of Michigan for the United States District Court. The Southern division includes Genesee, Macomb, Lapeer, Jackson, Livingstone, Lenawee, Monroe, Saint Clair, Oakland, Washtenaw, Shiawassee, Sanilac, and Wayne Counties.

Sean F. Cox is the Chief United States District Judge of the Eastern District of Michigan. Kinikia D. Essix is the Clerk of Court.

Circuit Court

Circuit Courts in Genesee County fall under the jurisdiction of the 7th Judicial Circuit of Michigan. There are 57 judicial circuits in Michigan, and judges are elected to 6-year terms.

Circuit Court has jurisdiction of all civil cases that involve more than $25,000, domestic relations cases, felony criminal cases, some serious misdemeanors, and cases requesting equitable relief. Circuit Court also has jurisdiction over appeals from the district courts.

District Courts

District Court judges are also elected to 6-year terms. District Courts hear cases involving traffic offenses, civil cases that involve up to $25,000, and all misdemeanor court cases. District Courts also hear landlord/tenant matters.

Magistrates

Magistrates are hearing officers that may be granted authority to act as judges in certain circumstances. They must be registered voters in their county, and magistrates are appointed by district judges. Magistrates may set bail, accept guilty pleas, and issue arrest and search warrants. Magistrates who are attorneys may hear small claims cases.

Referees

Referees are another type of hearing officer. Most commonly, they are Juvenile Court referees and Friend of the Court. They can preside over hearings and enter recommendations. Referees are attorneys who are in good standing with the Michigan bar.

Civil Court

Civil courts hear cases that are not criminal in nature and usually involve a financial or property dispute between two people.

Circuit Court hears civil cases involving more than $25,000. District Courts hear civil cases that go up to $25,000. Small claims cases involving up to $7,000 are heard in a special division of District Courts.

Veterans Court

Veterans Court is a specialty court designed to help veterans with mental health issues and/or substance abuse problems resulting from their military service. The program is designed to be 18-24 months long. To be eligible, the offender must have a Circuit Court criminal case that is not a capital crime, should not have any out-of-county active felony warrants, and cannot have any criminal sexual conduct convictions.

The program is designed to be 18 months long. It is divided into phases, each phase marking new progress in the program

Drug Court

Adult Felony Recovery Court provides an opportunity for non-violent offenders. The program lasts approximately 12-24 months. It includes drug and alcohol testing, mandatory counseling and substance abuse treatment, and regular court appearances.

Criminal Court

Criminal Court handles most cases involving criminal offenses, including felonies and misdemeanors. The Circuit Criminal Court hears felony criminal cases and more serious misdemeanors that may result in a person being sentenced to 1 year or more in prison. Other misdemeanor charges, traffic offenses, and ordinance violations are heard in the District Courts.

Probate Court

Probate Court is focused on wills and estates and determines how a deceased person’s estate may be distributed. This court also hears cases involving guardianship and competency.

Family Court

The Family Division hears cases regarding domestic relations. This includes things like name changes, divorce, custody, paternity, adoption and child/spousal support.

Juvenile Court

This court hears cases involving delinquency, dependency, and emancipation of those under age 18. Delinquency refers to criminal offenses. Dependency refers to truancy or cases where a child has been neglected or abused