Inmate Search 🔍 | Oakland County Main Jail

Oakland County Main Jail is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Oakland, MI. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Oakland County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Oakland County Main Jail are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

1201 North Telegraph Road PO Box 436017
Pontiac, Michigan 02879

County

Oakland County

Phone Number

248-858-1800

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

484

Website

www.oakgov.com

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Oakland County Main Jail?

Oakland County Main Jail maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Oakland County Main Jail Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Pontiac police department at 248-858-1800 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Oakland County Main Jail?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Michigan inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Michigan.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Oakland County Main Jail?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 248-858-1800.

Oakland County Main Jail Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.