Waterford Township Jail Roster
Waterford Township jail roster records are managed through the Oakland County jail system. The township has about 70,000 residents and sits in the northwestern part of Oakland County. Chief Scott Underwood leads the Waterford Township Police Department. Like most Michigan communities, Waterford Township does not operate a jail. Arrests made by township police result in the person being taken to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. You can search the Waterford Township jail roster using the CLEMIS Inmate Locator, which is free and lists all current inmates across Oakland County's three jail facilities with booking photos, charges, and bond details.
Waterford Township Overview
Oakland County Jail Handles Waterford Arrests
Waterford Township has a police holding facility but no jail. All arrested persons get transferred to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. The jail is just a few miles southeast of the township. MCL 800.7 gives the county sheriff full charge of the jail. MCL 800.13 requires booking records for every person who comes in, including name, date, and reason for commitment.
The Oakland County Jail complex has three facilities and a total capacity of over 1,400 beds. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard runs the entire operation. After a Waterford Township arrest, the person goes through intake at the county jail and gets added to the roster. Transport from the township to the jail usually takes about 15 minutes. For full details on the Oakland County jail system, check the Oakland County jail roster page.
Waterford Township Police Department
Chief Scott Underwood heads the Waterford Township Police Department. The station is at 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. Call 248-618-7515 for non-emergency matters.
| Department | Waterford Township Police Department |
|---|---|
| Chief | Scott Underwood |
| Address | 5150 Civic Center Dr, Waterford, MI 48329 |
| Phone | 248-618-7515 |
| Website | waterfordmi.gov |
The Waterford Township official website has information on police services and township departments.
The township website includes contact details for the police department along with other local services for Waterford residents.
If the police arrest someone, the person is held briefly at the station. Then they go to the Oakland County Jail. The police can tell you if they made a recent arrest. For current jail status, use CLEMIS or call the county jail at 248-858-1800.
How to Search Waterford Township Inmates
The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is the primary tool. It lists every current inmate in the Oakland County jail system. Search by name or browse the whole roster. Each entry shows the person's mugshot, charges, booking date, bond, court dates, and which facility they are in. It is free. The data updates through the day.
VINELink works too. Pick Oakland County and search by name. You can register for free alerts if the inmate gets released or transferred. VINELink sends notifications by phone, email, or text and runs around the clock. It was built for crime victims but is open to the public.
For state-level records, OTIS from the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks people in state prison or on parole. It does not include county jail inmates. OTIS keeps data for three years after discharge. The ICHAT system gives statewide criminal history for $10 per search.
Waterford Township Jail Roster FOIA
Jail records are public in Michigan. MCL 15.231 establishes the policy that government records should be open. For Waterford Township police records, send a written FOIA request to the police department at 5150 Civic Center Drive. For jail booking data, contact the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. MCL 15.233 requires you to describe what you need so staff can find it.
Under MCL 15.234, fees are limited. The first $20 of search labor is free. Copy costs come after that. Mugshots are public records per the Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff ruling. The agency has five business days to respond to a request. Ten more days are possible if the request is complex. For quick inmate checks, skip the formal process and use CLEMIS. It gives you the same basic data instantly.
Note: Records tied to active law enforcement investigations may be partially withheld under MCL 15.243.
Waterford Township Court Records
Criminal cases from Waterford Township go to the 51st District Court. Felony cases move to Oakland County Circuit Court after the preliminary exam. You can look up case records at MiCOURT, the statewide court search tool. It shows charges, hearings, and case outcomes.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry is free and lets you search for registered sex offenders near Waterford Township by name or by address. This tool is run by Michigan State Police and is separate from the jail roster and court records systems.
Cities Near Waterford Township
These nearby cities share the Oakland County jail or are in neighboring counties. Check their pages for local details.