Farmington Hills Inmate Population
Farmington Hills inmate population records run through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Pontiac. Arrests made by the Farmington Hills Police Department lead to booking at the Oakland County Jail at 1201 N. Telegraph Road. This page covers how to search the CLEMIS inmate locator for current Farmington Hills inmates, how to contact the jail, and what statewide tools apply when someone has been moved into the Michigan Department of Corrections system.
Farmington Hills Overview
Oakland County Jail and Farmington Hills Inmates
People arrested in Farmington Hills go to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac after the Farmington Hills Police Department processes the initial arrest. The jail is at 1201 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office manages all county jail operations and holds both pre-trial detainees and people serving short sentences. The jail handles a large daily population given Oakland County's size, and Farmington Hills contributes a significant portion of those bookings as one of the county's most populated cities.
Anyone sentenced to state prison is transferred out of Oakland County to a Michigan Department of Corrections facility. If you are looking for someone and cannot find them in the county system, they may have been sentenced and transferred. Use OTIS for state prison searches.
CLEMIS Inmate Search for Farmington Hills
Oakland County uses the CLEMIS Criminal Justice Information System for its regional inmate locator. Search by name at apps.clemis.org. The tool covers Oakland County and surrounding areas in southeast Michigan. Results show the person's current location within the jail, booking date, and other custody details. Searches can be done by last name or full name. The system is updated as new bookings come in throughout the day.
CLEMIS is the fastest way to confirm whether someone arrested in Farmington Hills is still in county custody. If they do not appear in the locator, call the Oakland County Sheriff's Office directly at (248) 858-1800 to ask. A date of birth speeds up staff searches when names are common.
Note: CLEMIS does not include people held in Michigan state prisons. State-level searches require OTIS.
Oakland County Sheriff's Office Contact
All inmate population inquiries for Farmington Hills residents go through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Contact the office for custody checks, visitation questions, and records requests.
| Office | Oakland County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 1201 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| Phone | (248) 858-1800 |
| General Phone | (248) 858-5000 |
| Sheriff Website | oakgov.com/sheriff |
| CLEMIS Inmate Locator | apps.clemis.org |
When you call about an inmate, have the full name and date of birth ready. If the name is common, the date of birth is essential for pulling the right record fast.
Michigan OTIS Search Interface
The Michigan OTIS search interface is the state's free tool for finding people sentenced to Michigan state prisons. Use it when a Farmington Hills resident is no longer in Oakland County jail custody.
Each MDOC facility has its own visitation schedule, mailing rules, and phone system. Check the MDOC website for the specific facility's policies before visiting or sending mail.
OTIS: Michigan State Prison Inmate Lookup
If someone from Farmington Hills has been sentenced to state prison, they will appear in OTIS and not in the county jail system. The Offender Tracking Information System at mdocweb.state.mi.us is free to use and requires no login. Search by name or MDOC number. Results include the facility name, earliest release date, and a photo when one is on file. The Michigan DOC website provides additional information on all state facilities.
VINELink Custody Status Alerts
VINELink lets you register to receive automatic notifications when someone's custody status changes. You can get alerts by phone, text, or email. It's free, and the person in custody does not find out you registered. The service covers both Oakland County jail inmates and Michigan state prison inmates. Visit vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-7657 to sign up. You will receive an alert any time the person is released, transferred, or moved.
Requesting Jail Records Under Michigan FOIA
Under MCL 15.231, you have the right to request public records from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Submit a written request with the person's name, the date of the incident, and what records you need. The office has five business days to respond. Copying fees may apply. County jail operations run under MCL 801.1, and jail condition standards are set by MCL 800.31.
You can also search criminal court records through MiCOURT at courts.michigan.gov. Criminal cases from Farmington Hills go through the 6th Judicial Circuit Court. Court records show charges, bond amounts, case status, and upcoming hearing dates. They are separate from jail records but useful for a complete picture.
Oakland County Inmate Population
Farmington Hills is in Oakland County, and all arrests in the city go to the Oakland County Jail for booking. The county page has more information on jail operations, the CLEMIS system, visitation rules, and other county-wide resources.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Farmington Hills with inmate population pages: