Waterford Township Jail Mugshots
Jail mugshots for arrests in Waterford Township are kept at the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. Waterford Township has its own police department that handles local law enforcement. After an arrest, inmates are transported to the county jail for booking. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office takes the mugshot and logs all booking data. Waterford Township has about 73,000 residents and sits in central Oakland County. The 51st District Court at 5100 Civic Center Drive serves the township for criminal cases.
Waterford Township Overview
Oakland County Jail Bookings
People arrested in Waterford Township get booked at the Oakland County Jail. The jail sits at 1201 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard oversees the facility. It has a capacity of about 1,500 inmates. During booking, the jail takes a mugshot, records all charges, and enters the person into the inmate tracking system.
Oakland County uses CLEMIS for inmate tracking. The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is a free online search tool. You can look up current inmates by name. It shows booking details and current charges. The system only covers people who are in custody right now. If someone has been released or bonded out, they won't appear in the results. For past records, file a FOIA request with the sheriff.
| Jail | Oakland County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 1201 North Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| Main Line | (248) 858-1800 |
| Inmate Info | (248) 858-1866 |
Waterford Township Police
Waterford Township has its own police department. Officers handle patrol, arrests, and investigations within the township. The department keeps local records of incidents, arrests, and police reports. For copies of police records, contact the department directly or file a FOIA request through the township offices.
The township website at waterfordmi.gov has contact information for the police department and other township services. Police records requests go through the local department. For mugshots, the Oakland County Sheriff is the source since booking photos are taken at the county jail. The 51st District Court at 5100 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329, handles local criminal matters. Call (248) 674-4655 for court inquiries.
Note: Booking photos are taken at the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac, not at the Waterford Township police station. Contact the sheriff for mugshots.
FOIA Requests in Waterford Township
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231) covers records held by both the Waterford Township Police and the Oakland County Sheriff. For local police reports and arrest data, send your FOIA request to the Waterford Township police department. For mugshots and booking records from the county jail, contact the Oakland County Sheriff at 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341.
Be specific in your request. Give the subject's full name, date of birth, and the date of the arrest. State what records you need. Agencies have five business days to respond. They can extend to 15 days if they send you written notice. Copy fees are about $0.10 per page. Records from active investigations, juvenile cases, and sealed court files are exempt from disclosure. If denied, you can appeal internally or go to circuit court.
- Subject's full name and date of birth
- Date or date range of the arrest
- Your name and mailing address
- Type of record you need (mugshot, arrest report, booking data)
- Preferred delivery method (mail or in-person pickup)
Michigan Statewide Tools
The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police offers statewide criminal history searches for $10 per name. It pulls arrest and conviction records reported to MSP from all 83 counties. The OTIS system tracks offenders in state prison, on parole, or on probation. Records stay in OTIS for three years after an offender is discharged.
The Michigan VINE system lets you track inmates at the Oakland County Jail for free. You can set up alerts for when someone is released or transferred. The Michigan Courts Case Search covers court records from participating courts statewide, including the 51st District Court that serves Waterford Township.
Waterford Township Records Resources
The Waterford Township website has general contact information for township police and other departments.
The Oakland County CLEMIS Inmate Locator is the main online tool for checking current inmates at the county jail.
Oakland County Jail Mugshots
Waterford Township is in Oakland County. The Oakland County Jail handles all bookings from township arrests. The same jail serves Troy, Farmington Hills, Southfield, and Rochester Hills. For full details on the Oakland County jail, the CLEMIS inmate search, and how to request records across the county, visit the county page.
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