Oakland County Jail Roster

The Oakland County jail roster lists all inmates held across the county's three jail facilities in Pontiac. Oakland County is Michigan's second most populous county with about 1.25 million residents, and its jail system is one of the largest in the state. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard oversees jail operations with a total capacity of more than 1,400 inmates. You can search the Oakland County jail roster through the CLEMIS Inmate Locator, which shows current inmates with booking details, mugshots, and charges. The roster updates as new bookings and releases happen throughout the day.

Oakland County Sheriff Jail Operations

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is at 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Bldg 38E, Pontiac, MI 48341. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard leads the department. Captain Thomas Vida Jr. commands the Corrective Services Division, which runs all three jail facilities. You can call 248-858-1800 for general inquiries about the Oakland County jail roster or a specific inmate. The Oakland County Sheriff website has more details on jail policies and services.

Under MCL 800.7, the sheriff has full charge and custody of the county jail. MCL 800.13 requires the sheriff to keep a record of each person booked into the jail. That record must include the inmate's name, the date and cause of commitment, and the authority who sent them. All of this feeds into the Oakland County jail roster that the public can view.

Oakland County Jail Facilities

Oakland County runs three jail facilities, all in the Pontiac area. The Main Oakland County Jail was built in 1973. It holds about 440 inmates on the second floor in a mix of maximum security and general population housing. The intake area on the first floor has room for 109 people in holding tanks and observation cells. A 24-hour medical clinic sits on site with seven single cells for patients who need care.

The Oakland County Jail Annex opened in March 1989. This direct supervision facility holds 487 inmates. It connects to the main jail building. Direct supervision means officers work inside the housing units with inmates rather than watching from behind glass. The newest addition is the East Annex Satellite Facility, which opened in 2022. It adds 398 more beds using direct supervision as well. Together, the three facilities give Oakland County a total capacity of more than 1,400 inmates.

Search Oakland County Inmates Online

The main way to search the Oakland County jail roster is through the CLEMIS Inmate Locator. CLEMIS stands for Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System. It is a regional information sharing system used by Oakland County and nearby jurisdictions. The tool shows a list of all current inmates with mugshots, arrest details, and housing location.

The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is free to use. You can view the full list of current inmates or sort and filter results to find a specific person. Each entry shows the inmate's name, booking photo, booking date, charges, bond information, court dates, and which facility they are housed in. This is the most direct and up-to-date way to check who is in the Oakland County jail system right now.

The screenshot below shows the CLEMIS Inmate Locator used to search the Oakland County jail roster.

The CLEMIS system updates throughout the day as the jail processes new bookings and releases from all three Oakland County facilities.

Oakland County Inmate Notification

If you want alerts when an inmate's status changes, use VINELink. This is a free victim notification service. Pick the Oakland County jail, enter the person's name, and sign up for notices by phone, email, or text. You will get an alert if the person gets released or transferred.

VINELink covers most Michigan county jails including Oakland County. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You do not need to give your name to use the service. It is set up for crime victims but anyone can register. The system also lets you check current custody status without signing up for alerts. Just search the inmate by name and see if they show as in custody or released.

Oakland County Jail Roster FOIA Requests

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act covers jail records in Oakland County. Under MCL 15.233, you can send a written request to the FOIA coordinator at the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Describe the records you need with enough detail so staff can find them. The office has five business days to respond. They can take ten more days if the request is large or complex.

MCL 15.234 limits what they can charge. Copy costs and labor are allowed, but the first $20 of search time is free. Most people use the CLEMIS tool for current inmate data since it costs nothing. A FOIA request is better for older records, intake logs, or documents not on the website. Booking photos are public records in Michigan. The court in Patterson v. Allegan County Sheriff ruled that mugshots cannot be withheld under the privacy exemption in MCL 15.243.

Note: Records related to ongoing investigations may be partially exempt under MCL 15.243(b).

Oakland County Court and State Records

After an arrest in Oakland County, criminal cases move to the courts. You can track cases through MiCOURT, the state court case search. It shows hearings, charges, and outcomes for Oakland County cases. If someone goes from the Oakland County jail to state prison, the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks them through OTIS. OTIS keeps records for three years after discharge but does not show county jail inmates.

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police gives criminal history for $10 per search. It covers arrests and convictions from across the state, including past Oakland County cases. The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders in Oakland County by name or address.

Oakland County Jail Visitation

Oakland County offers video visitation for inmates. There are two options: onsite visits at the jail and remote visits from home. For onsite visits, you need to register in advance, schedule a time, and bring a valid ID. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your slot. Remote video visits require an internet connection and a compatible device. Some fees may apply for remote visits. Visit the Oakland County Sheriff visitation page for current schedules, rules, and how to set up your account.

Oakland County Jail Contact

The Oakland County Sheriff handles all jail operations including booking, visitation, inmate mail, and phone access. The jail complex is in Pontiac, the county seat. Medical and mental health services are available on site for all inmates.

Cities in Oakland County

Oakland County includes several major cities. If someone was arrested by a city police department in Oakland County, they are booked into the county jail system.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit next to Oakland County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check the neighboring jails too.