Sex Offenders in Flint
Flint sex offenders are tracked in the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, a free state database run by the Michigan State Police. You can search for registered sex offenders in Flint, Genesee County at mspsor.com by name, address, or zip code. Each profile shows a current photo, address, offense history, tier classification, and vehicle information. Registrants in Flint report to the Flint Police Department or, in some cases, the Genesee County Sheriff's Office.
Flint Overview
Where to Register in Flint
Sex offenders who live, work, or go to school in Flint must register in person at the Flint Police Department at 210 E. 5th Street. They may also register at the Genesee County Sheriff's Office. You cannot register by mail or complete registration online. All updates to your address, job, or school enrollment must be reported in person within three business days of the change.
| Primary Site | Flint Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 210 E. 5th St. Flint, MI 48502 |
| Front Desk | 810-237-6800 |
| Website | cityofflint.com - Police Department |
| Alternative Site | Genesee County Sheriff's Office |
| Sheriff Address | 1002 S. Saginaw St., Flint, MI 48502 |
| Sheriff Phone | 810-257-3406 |
| Sheriff Website | geneseecountymi.gov |
| District Court | 67th District Court, Flint |
Required documents for registration include a valid Michigan driver's license or state ID, proof of your current Flint address, vehicle information, and employment or school details. Fingerprints and a current photo are required if not already on file. The initial registration fee under SORA is $50. The annual renewal fee is also $50. The maximum lifetime total is $550. A 90-day waiver applies if you cannot pay at the time of registration.
The Flint Police Department has multiple units, including a Detective Bureau, Community Policing unit, Special Investigations, and School Resource Officers. Chief Terence Green oversees the department. For questions about Flint-specific registration procedures, call the front desk at 810-237-6800.
Search for Sex Offenders in Flint
The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com is the main tool for checking sex offenders in Flint. The site is free and open to anyone. No login is required. You can search by name or by address. The address search for Flint lets you pick a radius of .25, .5, 1, 2, or 5 miles and see all registered offenders within that range. Use the direct search page at mspsor.com/Home/Search.
Each offender profile on the PSOR shows a current photo, full name, date of birth, registration number, tier level, listed offense, physical description, current address, and vehicle information. The registry also shows whether an offender is active, incarcerated, non-compliant, or has a pending out-of-state move. You can sign up for free email alerts at mspsor.com and receive notifications when a new offender registers near a Flint address you choose. Alerts come from notifications@icrimewatch.net.
For broader background checks, the ICHAT system at michigan.gov/ichat provides statewide criminal history records for $10 per search. You need a name and date of birth. ICHAT does not show sealed, expunged, or out-of-state records. The OTIS database from the Michigan Department of Corrections shows prison records for current and recently discharged inmates, including those serving time for sex crimes. Records stay available for three years after discharge.
The Genesee County Sheriff runs its own programs focused on serious crimes. The G.H.O.S.T. unit, which stands for Genesee Human Oppression Strike Team, has made over 150 arrests for human trafficking and sex crimes. The sheriff's Cold Case Unit handles unsolved sexual assaults. These units work alongside state and federal agencies. For tips or concerns about a specific Flint offender, contact the Genesee County Sheriff at 810-257-3406.
Flint court records from the 67th District Court and the 7th Circuit Court can be searched at courts.michigan.gov/case-search. For cross-state searches, the National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov checks all participating state registries at once.
Michigan SORA in Flint
Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 et seq. applies to all registered sex offenders in Flint. The law was first passed in 1994 and has been updated many times since. It governs who must register, what information must be reported, how often check-ins are required, and how long an offender stays on the registry. The Michigan State Police enforce SORA and maintain the public registry. There are roughly 45,000 active registrants in Michigan at any given time.
Flint offenders are assigned to one of three tiers based on their offense of conviction. Tier I covers less serious offenses and requires 15 years of registration. Tier I registrants check in once a year during their birth month. Tier II covers offenses such as second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II requires 25 years and twice-a-year verification. Tier III is for the most serious crimes, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b and kidnapping with a sexual component under MCL 750.349. Tier III means lifetime registration with quarterly check-ins.
In October 2024, a federal judge ruled that certain provisions of SORA were unconstitutional. The ruling could affect up to 17,000 offenders statewide, potentially moving them from lifetime to 25-year registration. Changes to internet identifier reporting requirements were also part of the ruling. The Michigan Legislature was given 90 days to pass corrective legislation. Flint registrants who believe they may be affected should check with a Michigan attorney or contact the MSP SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806.
Non-compliance with SORA is taken seriously. Under MCL 28.729, a first violation is a felony that can bring up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second violation can result in up to seven years. Tier I offenders may petition for removal from the registry after 10 years under MCL 28.728c if all conditions are met, including no new felony or sex offense convictions.
Resources for Flint Residents
The Michigan State Police SOR Unit is the central contact for registry questions. Call (517) 241-1806 or email psors@michigan.gov on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The online contact form is at mspsor.com/Home/Contact. The MSP also provides general information about the registry at michigan.gov/msp/services/sex-offender-reg.
Michigan Legal Help at michiganlegalhelp.org has free guides on SORA obligations, including what to do if you think your tier level is incorrect or if you want to petition for removal. The site has plain-language overviews of the law and links to the court forms you need. Flint residents with low income may qualify for free legal help from local legal aid organizations in Genesee County.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office at geneseecountymi.gov provides additional local resources. The sheriff can be reached at 810-257-3406 and the fax is 810-257-3422. The sheriff's office is at 1002 S. Saginaw St. in Flint. For crime tips or reports related to sex offenders in the Flint area, both the Flint Police Department and the Genesee County Sheriff accept reports.
The Genesee County Sheriff's sex offender registry information is available through the state system at mspsor.com, and the sheriff's office page at geneseecountymi.gov provides local contact details for Flint-area registration.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office at 1002 S. Saginaw Street in Flint handles sex offender registration for county residents and serves as an alternate registration site for Flint city offenders.
Genesee County Sex Offender Records
Flint is the county seat of Genesee County. The Genesee County Sheriff's Office and the 7th Circuit Court both serve the Flint area. For more on county-level registration, sheriff contacts, and court resources in Genesee County, see the county page.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Flint with sex offender registry pages: