Access Southfield Jail Roster
Southfield jail roster records are part of the Oakland County jail system. Southfield has about 75,000 residents and sits in the southern part of Oakland County, right on the border with Wayne County. Chief Elvin Barren leads the Southfield Police Department. The city does not run its own jail, so all arrests end up at the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. To find someone arrested in Southfield, use the CLEMIS Inmate Locator. It is a free online tool that shows all current inmates in the Oakland County system with their charges, booking photos, and bond information. The jail roster updates through the day as new bookings and releases are processed.
Southfield Overview
Southfield Inmates Go to Oakland County
Southfield has a police lockup for short holds. It is not a jail. After arrest, people get moved to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. The trip is about 20 miles north. Under MCL 800.7, the Oakland County Sheriff has authority over the jail. MCL 800.13 says the sheriff must keep a record of each person booked in. That record includes the person's name, booking date, and why they were committed. All of this goes on the jail roster.
Oakland County's jail system has three facilities with over 1,400 total beds. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard oversees everything. Once someone from Southfield gets booked at the county jail, their information appears in the CLEMIS system. Check the Oakland County jail roster page for more on the jail facilities, visitation, and how the booking process works.
Southfield Police Department Contact
Chief Elvin Barren leads the Southfield Police Department. The main station is at 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076. For non-emergency questions, call 248-796-5500.
| Department | Southfield Police Department |
|---|---|
| Chief | Elvin Barren |
| Address | 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48076 |
| Phone | 248-796-5500 |
| Website | cityofsouthfield.com |
The Southfield Police Department website provides department contact information and local services.
The Southfield police site has details on how to reach the department for questions about recent arrests and police reports.
Southfield police can confirm if they made a recent arrest. They may also provide basic arrest details over the phone. But for current custody status at the county jail, you need to check CLEMIS or call Oakland County at 248-858-1800. The city police do not control the jail or the booking records there.
Search Southfield Jail Roster Online
The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is the best way to search for someone arrested in Southfield. It lists all current inmates in the Oakland County jail system. You can view the full roster or search by name. Each entry includes the mugshot, charges, bond, booking date, court dates, and housing location. The tool is free and updates throughout the day.
VINELink is a free alternative. Select Oakland County and search by name. You can register for alerts if the inmate is released or moved. VINELink sends notifications by phone, email, or text. It works 24/7 and is open to anyone. You can also call the Oakland County Jail at 248-858-1800 to ask about an inmate over the phone.
Southfield Public Records Requests
Under MCL 15.231, Michigan government records are public. MCL 15.233 gives you the right to request copies by writing to the FOIA coordinator. For Southfield police records like arrest reports, send your request to the police department. For jail booking data, go through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The agency can charge fees under MCL 15.234, but the first $20 of search labor is free. Booking photos are public records. Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff confirmed that mugshots cannot be withheld under the privacy exemption in MCL 15.243. The response deadline is five business days, with a possible ten-day extension. For quick checks on current inmates, the online tools are faster and free.
Note: Some records connected to ongoing investigations may be partially exempt under MCL 15.243(b).
Southfield Court and State Records
Criminal cases from Southfield go to the 46th District Court for misdemeanors and preliminary exams. Felonies move to Oakland County Circuit Court. Search case records at MiCOURT, the state's court lookup. It covers all Southfield and Oakland County cases with hearing dates, charges, and dispositions.
For statewide criminal history, the ICHAT system costs $10 per search and pulls records from every Michigan law enforcement agency. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free for searching registered offenders near Southfield. If someone moves from county jail to state prison, OTIS tracks them for up to three years after discharge.
Cities Near Southfield
These nearby cities also book inmates into county jails. Several are in Oakland County and share the same jail system as Southfield.