Inmate Search 🔍 | Oakland County Work Release

Oakland County Work Release 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 Work Release 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 PO Box 436017
Pontiac, Michigan 02881

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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

Oakland County Work Release 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 Work Release 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 Work Release?

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 Work Release?

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 Work Release 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.