Waterford Jail is a 32-bed jail located in Waterford, Oakland County, Michigan. For inmate information, you can call them at any time at 248-674-0351.
This facility handles the booking and processing of individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on the charges, they may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until the conclusion of their trial.
The inmate search tool allows you to view the jail’s roster and find out who is currently in custody.
Those sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to either the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on inmate services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It is helpful to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for correspondence. If you cannot locate it online, you can call Waterford Jail at 248-674-0351 for assistance.
Phone: 248-674-0351
Physical Address:
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Waterford Jail
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Waterford Jail
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Waterford 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 248-674-0351 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.
The Waterford Jail maintains an average of 32 offenders in custody on any given day. The Waterford 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.
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The Waterford City Jail in Michigan is a short-term facility where inmates are typically not held for longer than 48-72 hours. It is a medium to maximum security prison facility. The jail is located at 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI, 48329.
It is recommended to call the jail at 248-674-0351 for more information on visitation hours and procedures.
The Waterford Jail is a city jail run by the local police in Oakland County. It is a short-term police jail that serves as a holding facility for inmates before they are transferred to the Oakland County Jail.
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Waterford Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Waterford Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 248-674-0351.
If someone has been booked at Waterford Jail in Waterford, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 248-674-0351.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Oakland County, Michigan, visit the Waterford Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Waterford Jail? What is the Schedule?
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
248-674-0351
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 248-674-0351 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Waterford Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Waterford Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Waterford Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Oakland County follow these instructions:
Waterford Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Waterford Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Oakland County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Waterford Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Waterford 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Waterford Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Waterford Jail
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Waterford Jail
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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 Waterford 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Waterford Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Waterford Jail
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Waterford Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Waterford Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Waterford Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Oakland County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Oakland County?
This facility, known as "Waterford Jail" is also known as Waterford Police Department, Waterford Jail, Michigan, Oakland.
