Oakland County MI Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Oakland County, Michigan · Jail custody, 14 District Courts and 6th Circuit felony records
Trace an Oakland County Arrest From Jail Booking to the Final Court Result
Start with the Sheriff’s inmate locator, identify the District Court handling the arrest and then follow a felony into Oakland County’s 6th Judicial Circuit Court when it is bound over.
This page also explains reports, warrants, bond, visitation, jail rules, calls, mail, inmate money, public defenders, victims’ services, Michigan ICHAT, record corrections and Clean Slate set-asides.
OAKLAND RECORD ROUTER
LIVE CHECK
INMATE LOCATOR
CLEMIS
JAIL
DISTRICT
CIRCUIT
6TH CIRCUIT COURT
CASE VERIFIED
BOOKING + COURT MATCHED
Arrest does not mean conviction. Oakland County’s jail information documents custody. The District Court and Circuit Court records show what prosecutors filed and how the case progressed. Always verify the final disposition before describing someone as convicted.
72-hour warning: Oakland County states that specific inmate charge and bond information may be as much as 72 hours out of date depending on the day of the week. Contact the court of jurisdiction for current charge and bond information.
Current custody
Use the Oakland County CLEMIS Inmate Locator.
Misdemeanors
Use the correct one of 14 District Court locations.
Felonies
Bound-over cases continue in the 6th Judicial Circuit.
ICHAT
Michigan public name search currently costs $10.
Jail visits
Video only; onsite or remote by appointment.
One Oakland County arrest can create several separate records
OAKLAND COUNTY JAIL
Current custody
Shows whether the person appears in the county-jail locator and provides identifying custody information.
Use first when the arrest is recent.
POLICE OR SHERIFF
Arrest or incident report
The arresting agency maintains its law-enforcement report, narrative and investigation records.
Use for what officers documented.
DISTRICT COURT
Misdemeanor / early felony case
District Courts conduct arraignments, misdemeanor cases and preliminary stages of felony prosecutions.
Use the court serving the arrest location.
6TH CIRCUIT
Felony after bindover
A felony that survives preliminary proceedings can be bound over to Oakland County Circuit Court.
Use Court Explorer after bindover.
How to search Oakland County Jail inmates
Open the Oakland County CLEMIS Inmate Locator
The Sheriff’s own website routes users to this live custody system.
Accept the public-record disclaimer
Oakland County specifically warns users to verify that the record belongs to the person being researched.
Start with the legal name
Avoid adding uncertain middle names or spelling that could hide the matching record.
Open every plausible result
Common names can produce unrelated people.
Save the inmate number
You will need it for mail, deposits, visits and communication services.
Record the court of jurisdiction
The court—not the inmate page—is the best source for the current charge and bond type.
Check how recent the information is
Charge and bond data can lag by up to 72 hours.
Search the District Court next
Most criminal cases begin at District Court even when the accusation is a felony.
Search Court Explorer after felony bindover
Once the case moves to Circuit Court, the felony continues under a new Circuit Court record.
Oakland County Inmate Information
Phone: 248-858-1800
Email: prisonerinfo@oakgov.com
Jail general information: 248-858-5000
Phone: 248-858-1800
Email: prisonerinfo@oakgov.com
Jail general information: 248-858-5000
What the jail result can—and cannot—prove
| Information | What it tells you | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate number | Identifies the person inside the Oakland County jail system. | The final disposition. | Use for jail services and identity matching. |
| Custody listing | Indicates the person appears in the current locator. | That the person will remain jailed. | Recheck before traveling or mailing. |
| Charge | An allegation associated with custody or court processing. | What prosecutors ultimately pursue. | Check District or Circuit Court. |
| Bond type | The release condition presently associated with the case. | That it is still current. | Confirm with the court of jurisdiction. |
| Booking photo | A photograph created during custody processing. | Guilt, conviction or identity by itself. | Match additional identifiers. |
| Release | The jail custody event ended. | That the criminal prosecution ended. | Check the court docket. |
Make sure you found the correct person
Full first and last names match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Birth date or age is consistent
Booking timeline matches the known arrest
Inmate number matches another official record
Arresting agency matches the incident
District Court location matches the offense area
Circuit case follows the same felony
Do not rely on a mugshot or same name alone. Oakland County itself warns users to make sure a public inmate record actually belongs to the person being researched.
No Oakland County inmate result found?
Booking is still underway
Identification, medical screening and intake can occur before the public result is complete.
The person has already been released
Search the District Court or Circuit Court case rather than relying only on the live jail locator.
The name differs
Try a former surname, alias, hyphenated name, suffix or alternate spelling.
Another agency or county has custody
Oakland County Jail does not contain every arrest made anywhere in Michigan.
The person went to state corrections
Search Michigan OTIS for qualifying prison, probation or parole supervision.
The charge was set aside or suppressed
Restricted records will not appear through ordinary public criminal-history tools.
You searched Circuit Court too early
A felony begins in District Court and appears in Circuit Court only after bindover.
You searched Court Explorer for a misdemeanor
Court Explorer is not a countywide misdemeanor search. Find the correct District Court.
Custody-status script
I am trying to confirm the current custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date if known]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently held, released, transferred or listed under another inmate number?
Follow an Oakland County arrest from arraignment to disposition
Police investigation
Local police, the Sheriff’s Office or another agency creates the underlying investigative record.
Arrest and jail intake
Oakland County records custody and booking information.
District Court arraignment
The defendant is advised of the accusation and the court addresses bond or release.
Misdemeanor path
The District Court generally keeps the misdemeanor through pretrial, plea or trial and sentencing.
Felony probable-cause conference
Oakland County’s 52nd District Court guidance states this is generally scheduled 7–14 days after arraignment.
Preliminary examination
The District Court determines whether probable cause supports sending the felony forward.
Bindover to 6th Circuit Court
A felony that is bound over proceeds in Oakland County Circuit Court. The District Court felony file becomes nonpublic after bindover.
Plea, dismissal or trial
The criminal case can resolve through dismissal, plea negotiations, bench trial or jury trial.
Judgment and sentence
The final court entries establish the conviction and sentence—not the original jail page.
Correction or set aside
An inaccurate record may be corrected, while an eligible conviction may later qualify for automatic or application-based set aside.
Request an Oakland County arrest or incident report
Sheriff’s incident and accident reports are usually received by the Records Unit approximately 4–5 business days after the incident. An available report obtained in person currently costs $7 cash per report.
Confirm which agency created the report
A person can be housed in Oakland County Jail even when a city police department made the arrest.
For an Oakland County Sheriff report, call Records first
Ask whether the report is available before traveling.
Have the event information ready
Use the full name, incident date, location, report number and booking information when known.
For an in-person copy, bring photo ID
The current Sheriff’s Records Unit charge is $7 cash per available report.
Use FOIA for records that require a formal request
Oakland County provides an online FOIA Request Center.
Request city-police records from the city
Do not request a Novi, Troy, Royal Oak, Southfield, Waterford or other municipal police report from the Sheriff’s Records Unit merely because the person was housed in Oakland County Jail.
Copy-ready focused records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report and specifically identifiable related records concerning [full legal name] for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers include report number [number], inmate number [number] and court case number [number]. Please advise me of any estimated charge before processing a request that will require substantial search, review or reproduction.
Find the correct Oakland County District Court
Court Explorer is not a countywide misdemeanor database. Oakland County misdemeanors and initial felony proceedings are handled in the District Court serving the location where the case arose.
| Court | Location | Typical criminal role |
|---|---|---|
| 43rd District Court | Ferndale | Arraignments, misdemeanors and felony preliminary proceedings in its jurisdiction. |
| 43rd District Court | Hazel Park | Local criminal and traffic jurisdiction. |
| 43rd District Court | Madison Heights | Local criminal and traffic jurisdiction. |
| 44th District Court | Royal Oak | Arraignments, misdemeanors, bail and felony preliminary examinations. |
| 45th District Court | Oak Park | Local criminal jurisdiction including Oak Park-area communities. |
| 46th District Court | Southfield | Southfield-area misdemeanor and felony preliminary proceedings. |
| 47th District Court | Farmington Hills | Serves Farmington and Farmington Hills criminal matters. |
| 48th District Court | Bloomfield Hills | Misdemeanor, felony preliminary and other limited-jurisdiction cases. |
| 50th District Court | Pontiac | Pontiac criminal cases at District Court level. |
| 51st District Court | Waterford | Waterford-area criminal proceedings. |
| 52-1 District Court | Novi | District Court criminal cases within Division 1 jurisdiction. |
| 52-2 District Court | Clarkston | District Court criminal cases within Division 2 jurisdiction. |
| 52-3 District Court | Rochester Hills | District Court criminal cases within Division 3 jurisdiction. |
| 52-4 District Court | Troy | District Court criminal cases within Division 4 jurisdiction. |
Use the arrest location or court listed on the jail record to choose the correct District Court. A felony may later leave that District Court’s public search after it is bound over to Circuit Court.
How to read the District Court record
Identify the court from the arrest location
Use the Oakland County District Court directory rather than guessing from the defendant’s home address.
Open that court’s case search
Each court provides its own public-access procedure.
Search the case number when known
This avoids confusing defendants with identical names.
Confirm the arraignment
Check the charge, court date and release or bond order.
For a misdemeanor, keep following the District Court
The case normally remains there through pretrial, plea, trial and sentencing.
For a felony, watch for the probable-cause conference
Oakland County guidance places this 7–14 days after arraignment in the ordinary felony process.
Check the preliminary-exam result
If probable cause is found, the felony can be bound over to the 6th Circuit Court.
Move to Court Explorer after bindover
Oakland County explains that the District Court felony record becomes nonpublic after bindover.
Search an Oakland County felony through Court Explorer
Court Explorer provides public 6th Circuit Court criminal felony records dating back to the early 1990s. Older files can be requested from the Legal Records Division.
Open Court Explorer
Search by name or case number.
Use the Circuit case number when known
A felony receives Circuit Court information after bindover.
Otherwise search the legal name
Verify that the defendant and case timeline match the District Court prosecution.
Open the Register of Actions
This shows chronological docket entries.
Review parties and attorneys
Confirm defense counsel and prosecuting information.
Read each felony count
Charges can be amended or dismissed during the case.
Locate the plea or verdict
Do not treat the original arrest charge as the conviction.
Locate the judgment and sentence
Purchase the actual filed document when formal proof is required.
Oakland County states that Court Explorer is for personal information/use and is not the official court record. It should not be used by itself as a criminal background check.
Order Oakland County felony documents and certified copies
| Service | Current charge | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Regular copy | $1 per page | Can be delivered by standard mail or email. |
| Certified copy | $10 per case number + $1 per page | Certified documents must be mailed and cannot be emailed. |
| Credit-card service fee | 3.5% | Added when an online order is finalized. |
| ACH service fee | $2.50 | Added to ACH transactions. |
| Typical fulfillment | Within 2 business days | Published timeframe for mailing or emailing requested copies. |
Oakland County Legal Records
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-858-0582
Email: clerklegal@oakgov.com
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-858-0582
Email: clerklegal@oakgov.com
Do not confuse “Most Wanted” with a complete warrant search
The Sheriff’s public “Most Wanted” feature highlights selected fugitives. A person missing from that page should not be treated as proof that no warrant exists.
Identify the District or Circuit case
Search the court connected to the alleged warrant.
Read the newest court entries
Look for bench warrant, warrant, recalled, cancelled, served or later court action.
Check the correct jurisdiction
Oakland County has multiple District Courts plus Circuit Court.
Confirm current status directly
Contact the court before relying on an old docket event.
Use defense counsel when the warrant concerns you
Counsel can explain surrender, arraignment and release procedures.
Scam protection: Oakland County Jail explicitly warns that it does not accept Bitcoin or other cryptocurrency for inmate bond. Do not pay an unsolicited caller through cryptocurrency, gift cards or a suspicious payment link.
Confirm the court’s current bond before paying
Oakland County’s Jail Bonding Area operates 24 hours a day. The jail accepts regular, surety, interim, and fines-and-costs bonds continuously.
Find the court of jurisdiction
The jail directs specific charge and bond questions to the court.
Ask whether the displayed bond is current
Jail information can lag by up to 72 hours.
Identify every case and hold
Paying one bond may not release someone who has another warrant or detainer.
Choose the accepted payment method
The jail currently accepts cash, credit card, cashier’s check payable to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office or a bail bondsman.
Handle large cash bonds at the proper court
Cash bonds of $10,000 or more are processed at the court of jurisdiction.
Ask about using the inmate trust account
With the inmate’s approval, account funds can be used to pay all or part of the bond.
Reserve new deposits for bond when needed
Tell the Visitation or Bonding officer before depositing funds that should be reserved for bond.
Keep the receipt and court information
Save the payment record and next hearing date.
No cryptocurrency: Oakland County Jail expressly states that Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not accepted as bond payment.
Scheduled release
For a scheduled outdate, the pickup person checks in at the Bonding window. The jail runs a current LEIN check. If no holds, warrants or detainers remain, release is completed as close to 12:01 a.m. as possible.
Schedule an Oakland County Jail visit correctly
All inmate visits use video visitation. Visits are appointment-only and may be completed onsite or remotely.
Confirm the inmate is still held
Search the locator again before scheduling.
Create a Smart Communications account
The visitor uses the account to select the visit date and time.
Schedule at least 24 hours ahead
The jail does not permit same-moment social scheduling.
Book no more than two weeks ahead
This is the current maximum advance-booking window.
Choose a 15- or 30-minute visit
Both visit lengths are available through the current system.
Choose free onsite or paid remote
Onsite visits have no visit charge. Remote visits currently cost $0.11 per minute.
Use the registered visitor only
The person who created and scheduled the visit must be the adult visitor.
Bring valid identification onsite
A current driver’s license, state ID or passport is required.
Current social-visit schedule
| Day | Current social-visit hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | No social visits |
| Tuesday | No social visits |
| Wednesday | 1:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. |
| Thursday | 1:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. |
| Friday | 1:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9:15 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9:15 a.m.–7:00 p.m. |
Each inmate is currently allowed one free visit and one paid visit per week. Either visit can be onsite or remote. Special visits can be requested.
Avoid a canceled Oakland County Jail visit
Visitor limit
- One adult visitor.
- One child visitor.
- The adult must be the registered visitor.
- Only one child at a time when a family has multiple children.
- Children cannot be left unattended in the onsite waiting area.
Identification
- Current driver’s license.
- Current state ID.
- Current passport.
- The person presenting ID must match the registered visitor.
Prohibited clothing
- Transparent clothing.
- Shorts or skirts more than two inches above the knee.
- Tank or tube tops.
- Bathing suits.
- Zippered tops.
- Other revealing clothing.
- Drug, alcohol or gang-related clothing.
Visitation staff make the final decision about whether clothing complies with facility requirements.
Set up Oakland County Jail phone calls
Current inmate telephone calls cost $0.06 per minute through Smart Communications.
Create a Smart Communications account
Phone and video credits are managed separately from an inmate’s jail trust account.
Deposit phone credits
Smart Communications converts funds to credits, with one credit representing $0.01.
Know the free-call allowance
Oakland County currently allows each inmate one free 15-minute telephone call per day.
Separate the initial booking call
The initial booking call can last no more than three minutes and does not count against the free-call allowance.
Assume ordinary calls are recorded
Outgoing inmate calls are recorded.
Use the attorney procedure for privileged calls
Attorney calls are free and unlimited. Defense counsel must provide the required letter so attorney calls are excluded from ordinary recording.
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy on an ordinary personal call. Personal inmate calls are recorded.
Use the correct address for personal versus legal mail
Standard personal mail
Oakland County Jail
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
P.O. Box 9103
Seminole, FL 33775-9103
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
P.O. Box 9103
Seminole, FL 33775-9103
Use this Smart Communications address for ordinary letters, photos, postcards and greeting cards.
Legal / business mail
Oakland County Jail
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
P.O. Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
P.O. Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
Use this route for attorney correspondence, court documents, bank statements, magazines and newspapers.
Do not send ordinary personal mail directly to the jail. Personal mail goes through the Smart Communications mail-processing address in Seminole, Florida.
Mail restrictions
No photos or cards larger than 5×7
No glue, tape, glitter or White Out
No lipstick or perfume
No newspaper clippings or blank paper
No more than 10 photographs
No crayons, markers or stickers
No stamps or blank envelopes
No instant photographs
No sexually explicit material
No books weighing 2 pounds or more
No food packages
No packages of any kind
Electronic messages
Message
Current charge: $0.50 per electronic message.
Photo
Current charge: $1 per electronic photograph.
Account setup
Minimum $5 deposit plus a one-time $1.50 setup fee.
Each Saturday, the jail currently provides two free electronic messages per inmate: one incoming and one outgoing.
Deposit money without mixing up jail and phone accounts
Trust-account money is separate from phone and video credits. A deposit into the inmate’s jail account cannot automatically be used for Smart Communications phone or video services.
Confirm the inmate’s name and number
Never deposit using only a same-name match.
Use Smart Communications for trust deposits
The jail currently provides online deposit options through Smart Communications.
Cash or money orders can still be dropped off
The jail currently accepts cash or money orders at the Main Jail Visitation area.
Do not bring a personal check
Checks are not accepted for the jail trust deposit described by Oakland County.
Write the inmate name and number on the money order
Missing identifiers can delay proper credit.
Tell staff when funds are intended for bond
A portion or all of a new deposit can be reserved for bond if the officer is notified before the deposit.
Request an appointed attorney in Oakland County
Oakland County uses a hybrid indigent-defense system: some qualifying defendants receive attorneys employed by the county Public Defender’s Office, while others receive appointed private attorneys.
Request counsel at arraignment
Tell the court that you want an appointed attorney.
Complete the Court Appointed Attorney request
Provide detailed financial information so the court can determine indigency.
Provide accurate phone and email information
Appointed counsel needs a reliable way to contact the defendant before the next proceeding.
For a qualifying felony, District Court sends the approval to IDSO
Oakland County Indigent Defense Services coordinates attorney assignment.
Ask IDSO who was assigned
Do not call the Public Defender’s Office expecting it to choose a lawyer before IDSO makes an assignment.
Notify IDSO if private counsel is hired
This prevents duplicate appointed representation.
Indigent Defense Services Office
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 14E, 2nd Floor, Pontiac, MI 48341
Oakland County Public Defender
The Public Defender receives case assignments through IDSO.
Get Oakland County victim support and case information
The Oakland County Prosecutor Victim Services Section provides notification, court support, referrals and assistance involving compensation and restitution.
Have the case information ready
Provide the defendant name, police report number and court case number when known.
Contact Victim Services
Ask about statutory notices and the current status of the criminal prosecution.
Ask for court support
Victim Services assists victims and families with understanding and exercising Crime Victim’s Rights Act protections.
Ask about compensation and restitution
Staff can explain available referrals and claim-related assistance.
Keep your contact information current
Notification is harder when the prosecutor does not have a current phone number or address.
Oakland County Prosecutor – Victim Services
Phone: 248-858-0707
Prosecutor general information: 248-858-0656
1200 N. Telegraph Road, West Wing – Building 14E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: 248-858-0707
Prosecutor general information: 248-858-0656
1200 N. Telegraph Road, West Wing – Building 14E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Use OTIS after county-jail custody ends
OTIS includes
- Michigan prisoners.
- Parolees.
- Probationers.
- People discharged from supervision within the last three years.
OTIS does not include
- People currently held only in county jail.
- City lockups.
- People arrested but not yet sentenced.
- People sentenced to jail only.
- People more than three years beyond supervision discharge.
Use Michigan ICHAT for a broader state search
Michigan State Police ICHAT currently costs $10 per name-based search, including searches that return no public record.
Open ICHAT
Use it when the question extends beyond one Oakland County jail or court case.
Enter the most accurate legal name
Use the date of birth when available to reduce same-name matches.
Pay the $10 search charge
The fee applies to each requested search.
Read the county and court information
Use it to locate the actual court file.
Verify every disposition with the court
ICHAT is useful for criminal-history research but the court holds the underlying judicial record.
ICHAT does not include
Suppressed records
Warrant information
Federal criminal records
Tribal records
Traffic records
Juvenile records
Local misdemeanors outside reporting requirements
Criminal history from other states
Request your own fingerprint-based Michigan record
A $10 public ICHAT search is different from a fingerprint-supported personal criminal-history request that can include public and nonpublic information associated with your fingerprints.
Get fingerprinted
Ask a local law-enforcement agency for an applicant fingerprint card for a personal-record search.
Write a cover letter
Explain that the fingerprint submission is for your own criminal-history record.
Include your return information
Provide the address and contact information where your response should be sent.
Pay the current $30 MSP processing fee
Use a money order or check payable to the State of Michigan.
Mail the fingerprints and request
Michigan State Police CJIC processes the personal record.
Allow 3–5 weeks
This is the current published processing and mail-delivery window.
Michigan State Police CJIC
P.O. Box 30266
Lansing, MI 48909-7766
P.O. Box 30266
Lansing, MI 48909-7766
Correct the right agency when an Oakland County record is wrong
| Incorrect segment | Agency to contact first | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest information | Arresting law-enforcement agency | Wrong arrest date, identity or arrest entry. |
| Charge information | Prosecuting attorney shown in the record | Incorrect filed-charge segment. |
| Judicial information | Court shown in the judicial segment | Wrong dismissal, plea or disposition. |
Save the incorrect record
Record the arrest, charge, court and case identifiers.
Obtain the document proving the correction
Examples include the amended court order or corrected police record.
Send the correction to the reporting agency first
MSP states that changes generally must come from the agency that reported the information.
Ask the agency to update MSP electronically
When it cannot, the agency can coordinate with the Michigan State Police Criminal Records Division.
Run a new record after processing
Verify the correction through ICHAT or the appropriate fingerprint-supported record.
Michigan State Police Criminal Records correction help
Phone: 517-241-0606
Fax: 517-241-0866
Email: msp-crd-crimhelp@michigan.gov
Phone: 517-241-0606
Fax: 517-241-0866
Email: msp-crd-crimhelp@michigan.gov
Check automatic set aside before filing an expungement application
Michigan’s automatic Clean Slate process began April 11, 2023. Before filing an application, check whether the conviction has already been automatically set aside.
| Conviction type | Automatic waiting period | Number limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Misdemeanor punishable by 92 days or less | 7 years | No numerical limit under the applicable automatic provisions. |
| Misdemeanor punishable by 93 days or more | 7 years | No more than 4 qualifying convictions. |
| Felony | 10 years | No more than 2 qualifying convictions. |
Automatic eligibility has important statutory exclusions. Examples include certain assaultive crimes, serious misdemeanors, crimes of dishonesty, offenses punishable by 10 or more years, specified offenses involving minors or vulnerable adults, human-trafficking offenses, operating while intoxicated and qualifying traffic offenses involving injury or death.
How to check automatic set aside
Run an ICHAT search
Use the current public record to see which convictions remain visible.
Compare the result with the convicting court
Court files can provide additional details when ICHAT alone is unclear.
If the conviction remains, check application eligibility
Automatic ineligibility does not always mean application-based set aside is unavailable.
Application-based Oakland County set aside
File in the court where the conviction occurred
A 6th Circuit conviction is filed through the Oakland County Clerk.
Use form MC 227
Michigan uses the Application to Set Aside Conviction(s) for the general adult process.
Obtain fingerprints
Michigan residents can obtain a Michigan Applicant Fingerprint card from a law-enforcement agency.
Obtain the certified conviction document
Use a certified judgment of sentence, probation order or register of actions as required.
Send the MSP processing packet
The current MSP processing fee is $50 for an adult conviction-set-aside application.
Allow approximately 8 weeks for MSP processing and mail
MSP sends responses to the court, prosecutor, Attorney General and applicant or attorney.
Complete the court process
Follow the hearing and filing requirements for the convicting court.
Verify the public record after the order
Recheck ICHAT after agencies have processed the granted order.
Free Oakland County Clean Slate assistance
Qualifying current Oakland County residents can request free assistance through the Oakland County Michigan Works! Clean Slate Program.
Check automatic set aside first
The county program instructs applicants to verify whether relief has already occurred.
Submit the Clean Slate request
Current demand means the initial eligibility review may take at least 120 days.
Complete fingerprints and paperwork if accepted
Program staff explain the required application and supporting documentation.
Prepare rehabilitation evidence
Supporting letters, certificates and other proof can be used in an application hearing.
Attend the hearing when scheduled
The county program notes the overall assisted process can take roughly 6–9 months.
Verify the record after the order
Clean Slate staff can confirm that the public Michigan record reflects the granted set aside.
Oakland County Clean Slate Program
Email: cleanslateprogram@oakgov.com
Email: cleanslateprogram@oakgov.com
Oakland County arrest, jail and court contacts
Oakland County Jail
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Bldg. 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Pontiac, MI 48341
Inmate Information
Sheriff Records Unit
6th Judicial Circuit Court
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 404
Pontiac, MI 48341
Pontiac, MI 48341
Clerk Legal Records
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Dept. 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Pontiac, MI 48341
Indigent Defense Services
Public Defender
Prosecutor Victim Services
Oakland County Jail map
Oakland County 6th Circuit Court map
Confirm before traveling: recheck current custody, court location, hearing location, business hours, identification and visitation appointment requirements.
What this guide explains without forcing users through multiple government pages
Jail and arrest workflow
Inmate locator steps, 72-hour data warning, identity verification, custody troubleshooting and historical-record routing.
14-court routing
Why misdemeanors stay in District Court, how felonies begin there and when to move to 6th Circuit Court Explorer.
Reports and court copies
$7 Sheriff report procedure, 4–5 business-day availability, Court Explorer copy charges and certified-copy rules.
Jail family services
Video visit schedules, visitor limits, dress code, $0.06 calls, mail addresses, electronic messages and trust funds.
Michigan criminal history
$10 ICHAT searches, excluded record categories, $30 fingerprint personal checks and correct-agency error routing.
Clean Slate
Automatic waiting periods, application procedure, $50 MSP processing, local assistance and post-order verification.
Oakland County Michigan arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Oakland County arrest records?
Start with the Oakland County Sheriff’s CLEMIS Inmate Locator for current custody. Then identify the District Court handling the criminal case. Use Court Explorer after a felony is bound over to 6th Circuit Court.
Can Oakland County jail charge information be outdated?
Yes. The Sheriff’s Office warns that specific charge and bond information can be as much as 72 hours out of date depending on the day of the week.
Where do I search an Oakland County felony?
A felony begins in District Court. After bindover, search the 6th Judicial Circuit Court through Oakland County Court Explorer.
Where do I search an Oakland County misdemeanor?
Use the District Court serving the location where the criminal case arose. Oakland County has 14 District Court locations.
How much is an Oakland County Sheriff incident report?
An available report obtained in person currently costs $7 cash. The Records Unit states that reports are usually received four to five business days after the incident.
How much is an Oakland County certified court document?
Court Explorer currently charges $10 per case number plus $1 per page for a certified copy. Certified copies are mailed rather than emailed.
How do Oakland County Jail visits work?
All visits use video visitation. Visits can be onsite or remote, must be scheduled at least 24 hours ahead and may be scheduled up to two weeks in advance.
How do I request a public defender?
Request appointed counsel at arraignment and complete the financial eligibility form. Qualifying cases are coordinated through Oakland County Indigent Defense Services.
How much is a Michigan ICHAT search?
A public name-based ICHAT criminal-history search currently costs $10 per search, including a search that returns no public record.
Can an Oakland County conviction be expunged?
Some convictions are automatically set aside under Michigan Clean Slate and others may qualify through an application in the convicting court. Qualifying Oakland County residents may also request free Clean Slate assistance.
