Oakland County Jail Mugshots

Jail mugshots and booking records in Oakland County are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Pontiac. Oakland County is Michigan's second most populous county and one of the wealthiest in the nation. The jail complex has a capacity of about 1,520 beds across the main jail, annex, and east annex. Oakland County is one of the few Michigan counties that shows mugshots through its online inmate search tool. You can look up current inmates using the CLEMIS inmate locator and see booking photos, charges, and other details.

Oakland County Sheriff's Office

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office runs the jail complex at 1201 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The facility includes a main jail, an annex, and an east annex with a total capacity of about 1,520 beds. Major Charles Snarey oversees jail operations. The office processes thousands of bookings each year from communities across the county.

Oakland County uses the CLEMIS inmate locator for online inmate searches. This tool displays mugshots, which sets Oakland County apart from most Michigan counties. You can search by name or booking number and see the person's booking photo, charges, bond amount, and booking date. The tool covers current inmates in the Oakland County Jail.

The county includes more than 60 cities, villages, and townships. Many have their own police departments, but all serious arrests end up at the county jail in Pontiac. The 6th Circuit Court handles felonies while multiple district courts process misdemeanors across the county.

How to Find Oakland County Mugshots

Current inmate mugshots are on the CLEMIS inmate locator. Search by name or booking number. The tool shows booking photos, charges, and bond details for people held in the Oakland County Jail. It runs 24/7 and is free to use. This is the fastest way to find a mugshot for someone currently in custody.

For records of people who have been released, file a FOIA request. Send it to the FOIA coordinator at 1201 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. Include the person's full name and the approximate date of arrest. You can also call 248-858-1800 to ask about the process. The office responds within five business days under Michigan's FOIA law at MCL 15.231.

Standard copy fees and search time fees apply to FOIA requests. You get a cost estimate before any work starts. The CLEMIS tool only shows current inmates. Once someone is released, their record comes off the online system. For historical records, FOIA is the way to go.

Oakland County Jail Resources

The CLEMIS inmate locator is the primary tool for searching Oakland County jail mugshots and booking records.

This tool shows all current inmates with their mugshots, charges, and booking details. It covers the main jail, annex, and east annex facilities.

The Oakland County government website links to the Sheriff's Office and other county services. Statewide tools like OTIS (state prison inmates), ICHAT ($10 criminal history), and Michigan Courts case search provide additional search options.

Oakland County Statewide Databases

Beyond the county jail, Michigan offers several statewide databases. OTIS covers anyone in the state prison system or on parole. It does not include county jail inmates. ICHAT from Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and shows criminal history statewide. You need an account to use it.

VINELink is free and lets you check custody status across all Michigan counties. The Michigan Courts case search covers court filings from the 6th Circuit Court and Oakland County's many district courts. Use these tools together with the CLEMIS locator for the most complete picture.

Oakland County's court system is one of the busiest in the state. The 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac handles all felony cases. District courts in Troy, Southfield, Rochester Hills, and other locations handle misdemeanors. All court records are searchable through the state system.

Cities in Oakland County

Oakland County has many cities and townships. Several are large enough for dedicated pages on this site. All use the Oakland County Jail for bookings.

Other communities include Pontiac, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Novi, West Bloomfield, and Auburn Hills. All use the Oakland County Jail for bookings.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Oakland County in southeast Michigan. Each operates its own jail.