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Find an Oakland County Jail Inmate and Check Current Custody Details
If you are trying to find someone recently arrested or currently held in Oakland County, start with the CLEMIS Inmate Locator used by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. It is the primary public search for Oakland County Jail custody information.
Information reviewed October 15, 2026. Jail records, visitation rules, vendor fees and release status can change after publication.
How to Search the Oakland County Jail Roster
- Open the official CLEMIS Inmate Locator.
- Complete the security verification if the site asks for one.
- Select Oakland County Jail.
- Search using the inmate’s correct legal name or other identifying information available in the locator.
- Compare matching records carefully before assuming you found the correct person.
- Write down the inmate number and any available booking information. You may need the inmate number for mail, deposits, phone services or other jail transactions.
What the Inmate Search Can—and Cannot—Tell You
The Oakland County inmate locator is primarily a custody and booking lookup. It should not be treated as a complete criminal-history report or proof that someone was convicted.
| You need | Best source |
|---|---|
| Current Oakland County Jail custody | CLEMIS Inmate Locator |
| Specific charge or exact bond type | Court with jurisdiction over the case |
| Oakland County Circuit Court felony case | Oakland County Court Explorer |
| Michigan District Court case | MiCOURT Case Search / court of jurisdiction |
| Michigan state prisoner, parolee or probationer | Michigan DOC OTIS |
| Federal prisoner | Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator |
For Circuit Court felony records, use Oakland County Court Explorer. District-court cases may be available through Michigan MiCOURT Case Search.
If You Cannot Find the Inmate
Do these checks before assuming the person is not in custody:
- Check the spelling of the first and last name.
- Search the legal or booking name rather than a nickname.
- Allow time for transport, intake and booking after a recent arrest.
- Remember that the Sheriff’s Office says online information may sometimes be up to 72 hours behind.
- Call 248-858-1800 for Oakland County prisoner information.
- If the person may have been sentenced to state prison, search Michigan OTIS. OTIS does not list people who are only in county jail.
- If federal custody is possible, use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator.
Oakland County Jail Address and Contact Numbers
| Prisoner information | 248-858-1800 |
|---|---|
| General jail information | 248-858-5000 |
| Prisoner information email | prisonerInfo@oaklandcountymi.gov |
| Inmate property | 248-858-8770 |
| Sheriff Records Unit | 248-858-5011 |
| Medication information hotline | 248-858-1809 |
Charges, Court Dates and Bond Information
The inmate roster can help identify the correct person, but Oakland County specifically directs users to the court of jurisdiction for questions about an inmate’s specific charge or bond type.
Posting bond at the jail
The Sheriff’s current inmate-information page says the jail’s bonding area operates 24 hours a day. Regular, surety, interim, and fines-and-costs bonds can be handled there. Cash bonds of $10,000 or more are processed at the court of jurisdiction.
Published jail payment methods include:
- Cash
- Credit card
- Cashier’s check payable to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office
- A bail bondsman when applicable
The Sheriff’s Office specifically states that it does not accept Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency for inmate bonds.
Money already in an inmate’s account may be applied to bond in whole or in part with the inmate’s approval. If money being deposited should be reserved for bond, tell the Visitation or Bonding officer before making the deposit.
How to Put Money on an Inmate Account
Oakland County uses Smart Communications for inmate trust-account deposit options. The county also states that cash or money orders may be dropped off in the Main Jail visitation area. Checks are not accepted, and the inmate’s name and number should be clearly shown on a money order.
Trust-account money is separate from phone and video-visitation credits. Depositing money into an inmate’s trust account does not automatically make those funds available for outside phone calls or remote video visits.
Commissary
The Sheriff’s April 2024 Inmate Guide states that commissary orders can be placed once each week and lists a maximum purchase of $150 per order. It also states that an inmate with $2 or less may request an indigent order, which can later be charged against future funds received.
Because commissary limits can change, treat the dollar limit as the amount published in the April 2024 guide rather than a guaranteed future limit.
Oakland County Jail Visitation
Oakland County currently conducts social visits using video visitation through jail kiosks or inmate tablets. Visits are scheduled through Smart Communications.
| Visit type | Current published hours |
|---|---|
| Professional visits | Monday-Sunday, 7:15 a.m.-8:30 p.m. |
| Family & friends | Monday-Friday, 1:15 p.m.-8:15 p.m. |
| Family & friends | Saturday-Sunday, 9:15 a.m.-8:15 p.m. |
Visits must currently be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and may be booked up to two weeks ahead. Visits can be 15 or 30 minutes.
Current prohibited visitation periods are:
- 10:30 a.m.-12:00 noon
- 2:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m.
On-site visits are currently listed as free. Remote visits are listed at 11 credits per minute, with one credit equal to $0.01.
Visitors must have a current driver’s license, state ID or passport. The county currently allows one adult visitor and one child visitor. Children may not be left unattended in the on-site waiting area.
Visitor clothing
The jail may deny entry for transparent or revealing clothing, tank or tube tops, bathing suits, certain short skirts or shorts, gang-related clothing, drug- or alcohol-related clothing, or other attire considered unsafe. Religious headwear may be permitted.
Inmate Phone Calls
Oakland County currently uses Smart Communications for inmate telephone service. The Sheriff’s inmate-information page lists inmate calls at $0.06 per minute.
- Each inmate is allowed one free 15-minute telephone call per week.
- The initial booking call does not count as that weekly free call.
- The initial booking call is limited to three minutes.
- Attorney calls are free and may be unlimited in duration under the jail’s published rules.
- Ordinary outgoing inmate calls are recorded.
Smart Communications customer support is currently listed as 727-349-1561 or toll-free 888-253-5178.
Attorney calls and recording
For a criminal-defense attorney’s inmate calls not to be recorded, Oakland County says the attorney should send a letter on firm letterhead to the Executive Lieutenant of the Oakland County Jail at:
1201 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
The letter should identify the inmate, the attorney’s receiving telephone number or numbers, and the attorney’s bar number.
How to Send Mail to an Oakland County Inmate
Do not send ordinary personal mail directly to the jail street address. Regular letters, photos, postcards and greeting cards are processed through Smart Communications.
Standard personal mail
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
PO Box 9103
Seminole, FL 33775-9103
Legal and business mail
Attorney correspondence, court documents, bank statements, magazines and newspapers use a separate address:
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
PO Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
Items that can cause mail rejection
The Sheriff’s current rules prohibit or restrict items including:
- Cards or photographs larger than 5×7 inches
- Glue, tape, glitter, ink stamps, White Out or stains
- Lipstick or perfume
- Newspaper clippings or blank paper
- More than 10 photographs
- Crayons, markers or stickers
- Stamps or envelopes
- Instant photographs
- Nude or sexually explicit material
- Large or overly heavy books weighing two pounds or more
Packages, including food packages, are not accepted under the jail’s current public instructions.
Electronic messages
The county also allows electronic messaging through SmartInmate. Its current inmate-information page lists messages at $0.50 each and photos at $1 each, with a $5 minimum deposit plus a one-time $1.50 setup fee. It also states that inmates receive one free incoming and one free outgoing message each Saturday.
Medical and Medication Information
Family or friends who need to tell jail medical staff about medication an inmate was taking before incarceration can use the Medication Hotline: 248-858-1809. Include the inmate’s name, inmate number if known, and medication information.
Medical staff are restricted by HIPAA and generally cannot release an inmate’s private medical information simply because a caller is a relative or friend.
The April 2024 inmate guide lists the following non-emergency inmate medical charges:
| Medical clinic visit | $12 |
|---|---|
| Dental clinic visit | $10 |
| Prescription medication processing | $5 per medication, per order |
The guide also states that emergency care, required initial health assessments, mental-health services and certain follow-up or policy-required services are free, and that an inmate is not denied medical treatment because of inability to pay.
Inmate Property
For property questions, Oakland County lists the inmate-property line as 248-858-8770.
The April 2024 inmate guide says an inmate who wants someone to pick up personal property must:
- Arrange for a person to come to the jail.
- Request a Property Release / Clothing Exchange form.
- Write the authorized person’s name on the form.
- Sign the authorization.
The same guide warns that unclaimed inmate property is disposed of 14 days after release.
Scheduled Release and Pickup
For an inmate with a scheduled outdate, the Sheriff’s current inmate-information page says the person picking them up should check in at the Bonding window. A current LEIN check is performed before release.
If there are no holds, warrants or detainers, the inmate may be released as close to 12:01 a.m. as processing allows. The April 2024 guide adds that the midnight-release process requires a ride to be present; if transportation does not arrive, release can occur during the normal day shift instead.
Jail Records and Older Inmate Files
If you need a record that is not available through the live inmate locator, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Records Unit maintains records including incident reports and inmate jail files.
| Records Unit | 248-858-5011 |
|---|---|
| ocsorecords@oaklandcountymi.gov | |
| Address | 1201 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| Published hours | Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., except applicable holidays |
For a person’s court case rather than their jail file, use the court that handled the case. A jail booking record and a court criminal record serve different purposes.
Oakland County Jail Search vs. Michigan OTIS
This distinction prevents many failed searches:
| System | Who it is for |
|---|---|
| Oakland County / CLEMIS | People held in Oakland County Jail and related local custody information |
| Michigan OTIS | Michigan prisoners, parolees and probationers under MDOC jurisdiction or recently discharged from supervision |
Michigan DOC specifically states that OTIS does not contain people held only in county jails or city lockups. Start with CLEMIS for an Oakland County arrest; move to OTIS when the person may have entered the state correctional system.
Other Midwest Inmate Lookup Guides
If the arrest occurred outside Oakland County, do not use the Oakland County roster simply because the person lives in Michigan. These verified guides cover other large Midwest jail systems:
- Cook County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- Lake County Jail Inmate Search & Roster
- Marion County, IN Jail Inmate Search & Roster
Oakland County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search for an inmate in Oakland County Jail?
Use the official CLEMIS Inmate Locator, select Oakland County Jail, complete any required security check and search using the person’s correct identifying information.
2. What is the official Oakland County Jail inmate search?
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office links to the CLEMIS Inmate Locator as its public inmate-search system.
3. Why can’t I find someone who was recently arrested?
The person may still be in transport or booking, the name may be entered differently, or the online record may not yet reflect the change. Oakland County warns that inmate information can sometimes be as much as 72 hours out of date.
4. What number do I call to ask if someone is in Oakland County Jail?
Call Oakland County prisoner information at 248-858-1800.
5. Where is Oakland County Jail located?
The Sheriff’s contact listing gives 1200 North Telegraph Road, Building 38E, Pontiac, Michigan 48341-1044. The Main Jail is also described by the Sheriff’s Office as being at 1201 N. Telegraph Road, so use the service-specific address for visits, records or correspondence.
6. How do I find an Oakland County inmate’s charges or bond type?
First identify the inmate through CLEMIS, then contact or search the court of jurisdiction. Oakland County specifically directs users to the court for questions about a specific charge or bond type.
7. Can I post bond at Oakland County Jail?
Yes. The jail’s bonding area is listed as operating 24 hours a day. Current published options include cash, credit card, cashier’s check and a bail bondsman when applicable. Cash bonds of $10,000 or more are processed at the court of jurisdiction.
8. How do I visit an inmate at Oakland County Jail?
Create an account through Smart Communications and schedule the video visit. The current county page says visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and may be scheduled up to two weeks ahead.
9. What address do I use to send personal mail to an Oakland County inmate?
Standard personal mail is currently addressed to Oakland County Jail, Inmate Name – Inmate Number, PO Box 9103, Seminole, FL 33775-9103. Legal and business mail uses a different Pontiac address.
10. Does an Oakland County Jail record mean the person was convicted?
No. A jail record shows custody or booking information. An arrest or jail booking does not by itself prove guilt or a criminal conviction. Check the appropriate court record for the legal status and outcome of the case.
Source basis: Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Oakland County Corrections, CLEMIS, Oakland County Court Explorer, Michigan Courts and Michigan Department of Corrections public resources. Time-sensitive custody, bond, visitation, vendor-fee and release information should be confirmed before payment or travel.