Farmington Hills Jail Roster

Farmington Hills jail roster data is part of the Oakland County jail system. The city has around 80,000 residents and sits in the western part of Oakland County. Farmington Hills does not have its own jail. Chief Jeff King leads the police department, and when officers make an arrest, the person is taken to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. You can search the jail roster through the CLEMIS Inmate Locator to find anyone booked into the Oakland County system. The roster shows names, booking photos, charges, and bond details for all current inmates held across Oakland County's three jail facilities.

Farmington Hills Inmates Go to Oakland County

All Farmington Hills arrests end up at the Oakland County Jail. The city has a temporary holding area at the police station, but it is not a long-term facility. Under MCL 800.7, the Oakland County Sheriff has full authority over the jail. MCL 800.13 requires a record for every person booked in, including their name, date, and the reason they were committed. That record is the jail roster.

The Oakland County Jail complex is in Pontiac, about 15 miles north of Farmington Hills. The facility has room for over 1,400 inmates across three buildings. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard runs the operation. After booking, an inmate appears in the CLEMIS system within hours. To see the full county jail details, including facility descriptions and visitation rules, check the Oakland County jail roster page.

Farmington Hills Police Contact

The Farmington Hills Police Department handles all law enforcement within city limits. They patrol, investigate crimes, and respond to calls for service. When they arrest someone, the person is processed at the station and then moved to Oakland County. If you call the police to ask about someone who was just arrested, they can tell you if the arrest happened. But for ongoing jail status, you need to use the county tools.

The department also handles FOIA requests for police reports and arrest records. Send your written request to the department at the address above. Under MCL 15.233, they must respond within five business days.

Search Farmington Hills Jail Roster Records

Use the CLEMIS Inmate Locator to find someone arrested in Farmington Hills. The tool lists all current inmates in Oakland County. You can browse the full list or search by name. Each result shows the inmate's mugshot, charges, booking date, bond amount, court dates, and housing location. The system updates throughout the day.

The screenshot below shows the VINELink Michigan search page for checking jail roster custody status.

VINELink covers Oakland County and lets you check custody status or sign up for release alerts on inmates booked from Farmington Hills.

For custody alerts, VINELink is free and available 24/7. Select Oakland County, search by name, and register for phone, email, or text notifications. You will get an alert if the inmate is released or transferred. VINELink is meant for crime victims but is open to anyone. You can also call the Oakland County Jail directly at 248-858-1800 to ask about an inmate.

Farmington Hills Public Records and FOIA

Michigan law gives you the right to access jail records. MCL 15.231 says government records are open to the public. For Farmington Hills arrest reports, file a FOIA request with the police department. For jail booking records, go through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Fees are governed by MCL 15.234. The first $20 of search labor is free, and after that the agency can charge for time and copies.

Booking photos are public records. The Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff case established that mugshots cannot be withheld under the privacy exemption in MCL 15.243. If you just want to know if someone is in jail now, skip the FOIA process and use CLEMIS instead. It gives you the same basic information for free and without waiting.

Farmington Hills Court Records

Criminal cases from Farmington Hills go to the 47th District Court for misdemeanors and preliminary exams. Felonies are bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court. Search for case information at MiCOURT. It shows charges, hearings, and outcomes. The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police provides criminal history for $10 per search. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free and covers Farmington Hills.

Note: OTIS only tracks people under state corrections supervision, not county jail inmates.

Nearby Cities

These cities are close to Farmington Hills. Several share the Oakland County jail, while others use the Wayne County system.