Oakland County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Oakland County Jail, 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.

Oakland County Jail Inmate Search

The Oakland County Jail maintains an average of 596 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oakland County Jail 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.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Oakland County Jail? What is the Schedule?

All Oakland County Jail visits take place using the Smart Communications Inmate Visitation System.

Oakland County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule, Procedures & Guidelines

1201 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-1800

Questions?... Call the Customer Support Line: 888-843-1972

• First, create an account with Smart Communications and request your inmate accept you as an approved visitor so you can schedule a visit.
• The Visitation Schedule below, is the same for visits at-the-jail, or remotely from your home.
• All visits are done using this video visitation system.  You can either use the jail kiosk or visit from home using your own device.
• Each inmate is allowed one (1) free visit and one (1) paid visit per week. 
• Visits can be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and can be scheduled up to two weeks prior.
• Visits can be either 15 minutes or 30 minutes long.
• There is no cost to visit on-site (at the jail facility).
• Off-site visits may be done from a computer or cell phone for a fee of 0.16 (16 credits) per minute.
• One adult visitor and one child visitor are allowed. The visitor must be the adult who scheduled the visit and (if there are multiple children in the family) only ONE child at a time per visit.
• Children CANNOT be left unattended in the waiting area.
• Visitors must have a current valid driver's license, state ID or passport in order to visit.

Professional Visits (Lawyers, Law Enforcement, etc.) can visit every day, both on-site and remote, from 7:15 AM to 8:45 PM.

Oakland County Jail uses Smart Communications for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their loved ones.

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 Oakland County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Oakland County Jail?

All Oakland County Jail visits take place using the Smart Communications Inmate Visitation System.

Oakland County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule, Procedures & Guidelines

1201 North Telegraph
Pontiac, MI 48341
248-858-1800

Questions?... Call the Customer Support Line: 888-843-1972

• First, create an account with Smart Communications and request your inmate accept you as an approved visitor so you can schedule a visit.
• The Visitation Schedule below, is the same for visits at-the-jail, or remotely from your home.
• All visits are done using this video visitation system.  You can either use the jail kiosk or visit from home using your own device.
• Each inmate is allowed one (1) free visit and one (1) paid visit per week. 
• Visits can be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and can be scheduled up to two weeks prior.
• Visits can be either 15 minutes or 30 minutes long.
• There is no cost to visit on-site (at the jail facility).
• Off-site visits may be done from a computer or cell phone for a fee of 0.16 (16 credits) per minute.
• One adult visitor and one child visitor are allowed. The visitor must be the adult who scheduled the visit and (if there are multiple children in the family) only ONE child at a time per visit.
• Children CANNOT be left unattended in the waiting area.
• Visitors must have a current valid driver's license, state ID or passport in order to visit.

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 Oakland County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oakland County Jail?

There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person.
• Drop off cash or money orders (no checks) to the Visitation area in the Main Jail.
• Make sure the inmate's name and number are clearly written on the money order.

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

Oakland County Jail 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.

How to Deposit Money in an Inmate's Account in Oakland County Jail

To deposit money into the account of a Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To deposit money you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for the Oakland County inmate you want to send money.
• When you locate the Oakland County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them money.
• Oakland County Jail may need to approve the deposit, but more than likely, it will be approved.

For all the information you need to send money to a Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail’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.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Oakland County Jail?

How to Set up a Phone Account and Receive Calls from an Inmate in Oakland County Jail

To communicate by telephone with a Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To receive phone calls from a Oakland County inmate you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Oakland County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Oakland County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Oakland County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can receive phone calls.

For all the information you need to receive phone calls from a Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Oakland County Jail, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail 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

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Oakland County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
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• Once you open an account, you may search for Oakland County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Oakland County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Oakland County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Oakland County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Oakland County Jail allows pre-determined commissary packs to be purchased by friends and family of inmates.  

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.    Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail

Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Oakland County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Oakland County Jail follow these steps:

• Register here to create an account with icaregifts for Oakland County.
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• Choose Michigan, then Oakland County Jail, and then the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Oakland County at any one time.
• There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from. 
• The gift packs for inmates in Oakland County 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.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Oakland County Jail, 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 Oakland County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Oakland County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Oakland County Jail uses a secure messaging service call Smart Communications so that inmates can communicate electronically with friends and family members on the outside.

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.

• The message can be sent with postage paid and will be free to open and read for the recipient.
• Or, the message can be sent collect / "COD" for free and will be paid for by the recipient.
• To send or receive a message you MUST open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• Once you open an account, you may search for inmates, prisoners, or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• They will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.
• Sending messages with SmartMail is just like sending an e-mail, except it is contained within the SmartJailMail web site. Messages can be delivered instantly or may be held for review depending on the destination facility.
• Electronic messages are delivered much more quickly than traditional paper mail to the correctional facility so you can stay connected.

More information on how to send and receive messages and photos with an inmate.

How to Send and Receive Secure Text and Email Messages with an Inmate in Oakland County Jail

To communicate by text or email with an Oakland County inmate, follow these instructions:

• To send or receive a message you MUST first open a SmartJailMail.com account.
• 
• Once you open an account, you may search for Oakland County inmates or detainees to connect with.
• When you locate the Oakland County inmate that you want to connect with, you can send them a connection request.
• Oakland County Jail will then need to approve the request before you can send messages.

For all the information you need to send and receive secure messages in the form of text or email with a Oakland County Jail 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 Oakland County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Oakland County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Oakland County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Oakland County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Oakland County Jail at 248-858-1800 to confirm.

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:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

Oakland County Jail Gives Inmates Access to Tablets At No Cost for Communication, Research and Entertainment

They may not be directly connected to the internet, but inmates at Oakland County Jail are provided free tablets to use within the jail that allow them to have access to the following services and information:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
• Video Visitation - Visitation may not be allowed on the Tablets.  Call Oakland County Jail at 248-858-1800 to confirm.

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:

• Keeps inmates busy.
• The threat of losing access to tablets keeps them better behaved.
• Safer for the staff to keep inmates happy.
• Allows communication with family members.
• Educational programming.
• Legal research.
• Social programming such as anger management, substance abuse, etc.

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 Oakland County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-858-1800 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Oakland County?