Access Southfield Jail Mugshots
Jail mugshots from Southfield arrests are stored at the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. The Southfield Police Department handles local law enforcement and makes arrests in the city. Once someone is booked into the county jail, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office takes the mugshot and logs the booking data. Southfield has around 76,000 residents and sits in southern Oakland County. The 50th District Court serves the Southfield area for criminal cases.
Southfield Overview
Oakland County Jail and Southfield
The Oakland County Jail at 1201 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac processes all bookings for Southfield arrests. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard runs the jail. It holds about 1,500 inmates. When Southfield Police make an arrest, the person gets transported to the county jail. That is where booking photos are taken.
You can check if someone is currently in custody using the CLEMIS Inmate Locator. This online tool shows all current inmates at the Oakland County Jail. Search by name to find booking information and charges. The tool only shows people who are in the jail right now. Released inmates are removed from the list. For older records, you need to file a FOIA request with the sheriff's office.
| Jail | Oakland County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| Main Line | (248) 858-1800 |
| Inmate Info | (248) 858-1866 |
| Online Search | CLEMIS Inmate Locator |
Southfield Police Department
Southfield has its own police department that handles all law enforcement within city limits. The department takes arrest reports and keeps local records of incidents. To get a copy of a police report or ask about a specific arrest, contact the Southfield Police Department directly. The department serves a city that sits right on the border of Wayne and Oakland Counties, though Southfield falls entirely within Oakland County's jurisdiction for jail bookings.
FOIA requests for local police records go through the Southfield PD. For booking photos and jail records, you go through the Oakland County Sheriff since mugshots are taken at the county level. The 50th District Court in Southfield handles arraignments and criminal cases from the city. Court records from this court may appear in the Michigan Courts Case Search.
Note: Mugshots are taken at the Oakland County Jail, not at the Southfield Police station. For booking photos, contact the Oakland County Sheriff.
Southfield FOIA Requests
Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231), you can request arrest records from the Southfield Police Department or booking photos from the Oakland County Sheriff. Each agency handles its own records. Put your request in writing and include the person's full name, date of the arrest, and what specific records you want.
The response deadline is five business days. Extensions up to 15 days are allowed with written notice. Copy fees are about $0.10 per page. Labor fees may apply for requests that require extensive searching. Juvenile records, active investigation files, and records sealed by court order are exempt. You can appeal a denial to the department head or file in circuit court if you believe the denial is wrong.
- Subject's full name and date of birth
- Date of the incident or arrest
- Your contact information
- Specific type of record needed
Michigan Search Resources
The ICHAT system run by Michigan State Police lets you search criminal history by name for $10. It pulls data reported to MSP from every county in the state. The OTIS database tracks offenders under the Michigan Department of Corrections, covering prison, parole, and probation records.
Use Michigan VINE to track custody status at the Oakland County Jail. VINE is free and lets you register for alerts when an inmate is released or moved. The city website at southfield.org provides general city and police department contact details. Between local, county, and state tools, you have several ways to search for Southfield arrest records and mugshots.
Southfield Records Resources
The CLEMIS Inmate Locator shows current inmates at the Oakland County Jail, including people arrested in Southfield.
Oakland County uses the CLEMIS system for inmate tracking across all participating law enforcement agencies in the county.
Oakland County Jail Mugshots
Southfield is in Oakland County. The Oakland County Jail in Pontiac handles bookings for all Southfield arrests. The jail also serves Troy, Farmington Hills, Rochester Hills, and Waterford Township. For complete information on Oakland County jail records and inmate search options, visit the county page.
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