East Annex Correctional Facility is a 398-bed jail based in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. You can reach them anytime for inmate information at 248-858-1800.
Arrested individuals, whether for misdemeanors or felonies, are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on the charges, they may remain incarcerated until they are either bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool allows you to access the facility's inmate roster and see who is currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Sentences longer than one year result in transfers to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides all the information you need regarding inmate services, including the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It's important to save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, contact East Annex Correctional Facility at 248-858-1800 for help.
Phone: 248-858-1800
Physical Address:
1201 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oakland County Jail
PO Box 9103
Seminole, FL 33775-9103
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oakland County Jail
PO Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 248-858-1800 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Oakland County or any county in Michigan.
East Annex Correctional Facility Inmate Search
The East Annex Correctional Facility maintains an average of 398 offenders in custody on any given day. The East Annex Correctional Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Oakland County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,360 offenders.
The following charts of Oakland County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Oakland County Corrections Department, the state of Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Oakland County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Oakland County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe East Annex Correctional Facility houses a maximum of 398 inmates classified as minimum-medium and low-medium (worker inmates). The East Annex is located just behind, and to the east, of the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac, Michigan. The inmates in the East Annex Facility do not use cells, but instead live in dormitories.
Inmates in this facility perform maintenance, housekeeping and cleaning functions for the Annex as well as the jail. They also work at county operations such as the Oakland County Pet Adoption Center, Central Garage, laundry, the Parks Division, and other miscellaneous work details, saving the county labor costs.
Working at these type of jobs help incarcerated individuals give back to the community while serving their sentence.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly, however the jail uses a digital service to avoid contraband entering the facility. The original letter will be scanned and then destroyed. Friends and family of inmates in the East Annex Correctional Facility can arrange to visit inmates by video, both at the jail and remotely from home. Friends and family can also communicate using an online text/email system, send them money and buy them commissary online, and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 248-858-1800.
After arrest, individuals are processed at East Annex Correctional Facility, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at East Annex Correctional Facility:
Booking time varies, with some cases completed in an hour, but more complex cases, or those involving uncooperative behavior, can take up to 48 hours. If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 248-858-1800.
If someone is taken to East Annex Correctional Facility in Pontiac for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 248-858-1800.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Oakland County, Michigan, visit the East Annex Correctional Facility Bail FAQ page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility? What is the Schedule?
1201 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-1800
Questions?... Call the Customer Support Line: 888-843-1972
DAY | TIMES |
MONDAY | NO VISITS |
TUESDAY | NO VISITS |
WEDNESDAY | 1:15 PM to 8:15 PM |
THURSDAY | 1:15 PM to 8:15 PM |
FRIDAY | 1:15 PM to 8:15 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
SUNDAY | 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
Professional Visits (Lawyers, Law Enforcement, etc.) can visit every day, both on-site and remote, from 7:15 AM to 8:45 PM.
How Video Visitation Works
SmartJailMail.com provides a two-way, real-time video visitation system which can be used to speak to your loved ones directly in their housing location within the jail.
At some locations you may also use a lobby kiosk at the facility to visit for free when scheduling a local / on-site visit.
Remote visits from home cost 50 cents per minute and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute increments.
To schedule a video visit you must first open a Smart Communications account.
Remote Video Visits From Home
Once you are connected with an inmate you can use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Remote visits from home are billed on a credits-per-minute model and are scheduled in 15 or 30 minute blocks.
Local / On-Site Video Visits
Once you are connected with an inmate at a location where you have a visitation kiosk in the lobby, you may use the visitation section of the website to schedule a visit.
Local / on-site visits are provided free of charge.
This link explains everything you need to know about Smart Communications Video Visitation.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility?
1201 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-1800
Questions?... Call the Customer Support Line: 888-843-1972
DAY | TIMES |
MONDAY | NO VISITS |
TUESDAY | NO VISITS |
WEDNESDAY | 1:15 PM to 8:15 PM |
THURSDAY | 1:15 PM to 8:15 PM |
FRIDAY | 1:15 PM to 8:15 PM |
SATURDAY | 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
SUNDAY | 9:15 AM to 4:15 PM |
Professional Visits (Lawyers, Law Enforcement, etc.) can visit every day, both on-site and remote, from 7:15 AM to 8:45 PM.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility?
There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
NOTE: THESE DEPOSITS ARE SEPARATE FROM THOSE MADE FOR INMATE PHONE CALLS AND VIDEO VISITS. THE FUNDS THAT GO INTO THE TRUST ACCOUNT CANNOT BE USED FOR PHONE CALLS OR TABLET CREDITS.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
East Annex Correctional Facility uses Smart Communications to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Make sure the Money Order or Cashier's Check has the inmate's name and Inmate ID# in memo section of it. Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting his account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Mail to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oakland County Jail
PO Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 888-253-5178.
To do this you will need the inmate's ID # and full legal name.
To deposit money into the account of a Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send money to a East Annex Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, what payment methods you can use, how much you can send, and more, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility?
To communicate by telephone with a Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a East Annex Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, how often you can receive calls and when you can receive them and more, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: Your phone calls will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case. Anything discussed on the calls may be used in your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The East Annex Correctional Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The East Annex Correctional Facility also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oakland County Jail
PO Box 9103
Seminole, FL 33775-9103
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
The East Annex Correctional Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the East Annex Correctional Facility standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oakland County Jail
PO Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
To communicate by text or email with an Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a East Annex Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. East Annex Correctional Facility has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for East Annex Correctional Facility
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in East Annex Correctional Facility follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in East Annex Correctional Facility, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Oakland County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the East Annex Correctional Facility using an Online Messaging Service?
SmartMail allows inmates to communicate safely and quickly with family and friends outside of the jail, prison or detention center. Inmates send and receive electronic letters using a safe and secure computer kiosk or tablet stationed in their institution. THE COST IS JUST $0.50 CENTS; cheaper than a postage stamp and envelope.
More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.
To communicate by text or email with an Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a East Annex Correctional Facility inmate, including how it works, how much it costs, renting your inmate a tablet, how often you can communicate and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: Your messages will be monitored and stored. You may want to refrain from discussing your inmate's court case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the East Annex Correctional Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at East Annex Correctional Facility are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Oakland County:
They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at East Annex Correctional Facility are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:
The availability of tablets may seem like something that inmates who are serving time do not deserve, but here are some of the benefits for inmates in Oakland County:
For more information about Tablets and how your inmate can get one to use while he is in jail, chek out our Inmate Tablet page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about East Annex Correctional Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Oakland County?
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