Rochester Hills Inmate Population Records
Rochester Hills inmate population records are handled through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, which operates the county jail in Pontiac and has a dedicated division serving Rochester Hills. The Rochester Hills Police Department handles initial arrests in the city, and people taken into custody are booked at the Oakland County Jail at 1201 N. Telegraph Road. This page explains how to search for Rochester Hills inmates using CLEMIS, how to reach the jail, and what Michigan state tools apply for people who have entered the DOC prison system.
Rochester Hills Overview
Oakland County Jail and Rochester Hills Inmate Population
Rochester Hills residents who are arrested go to the Oakland County Jail after the Rochester Hills Police Department processes the initial stop. The jail is located at 1201 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office operates the facility and has a dedicated City of Rochester Hills Division that contracts city law enforcement coverage. This means there is a close working relationship between city police and the county sheriff, which also helps coordinate faster booking and records access.
The Oakland County Jail holds roughly 1,664 inmates on any given day. It handles both pre-trial and sentenced populations. People serving short misdemeanor sentences may complete them in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to a state felony term gets transferred to a Michigan DOC facility. Once that transfer happens, the county jail roster no longer shows them.
Note: Oakland County has a dedicated Rochester Hills division, which means some records and patrol functions are specifically tracked for this city within the county system.
CLEMIS Inmate Locator: Search Rochester Hills Inmates
Oakland County uses the CLEMIS inmate locator as its primary public search tool. Visit apps.clemis.org to search by name. CLEMIS is a regional criminal justice information system serving Oakland County and neighboring counties in southeast Michigan. Results show the person's current location within the jail system, their booking date, and custody status. The system is updated throughout the day as new bookings are processed.
For best results, enter the last name first and then the first name. If you are not sure of the spelling, try the last name alone. If the person is not showing up and you know they were arrested recently, bookings can take a few hours to appear online. Call the Oakland County Sheriff's Office at (248) 858-1800 to confirm custody status if the search does not turn up results.
CLEMIS covers county jail records only. State prison records require a separate search through OTIS.
Oakland County Sheriff's Office Contact
All custody inquiries for Rochester Hills arrests go through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Use the details below to reach them by phone, email, or online.
| Office | Oakland County Sheriff's Office |
|---|---|
| Jail Address | 1201 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341 |
| Phone | (248) 858-1800 |
| Sheriff Website | oakgov.com/sheriff |
| CLEMIS Inmate Locator | apps.clemis.org |
Staff can confirm whether a person is in custody and in which housing unit they are assigned. Have the full name and date of birth ready when you call to speed up the lookup.
Michigan OTIS Search Interface
The Michigan OTIS search interface is the free state tool for locating Rochester Hills residents who have been sentenced to Michigan DOC facilities. It works independently of the Oakland County jail system.
Court records for Rochester Hills cases can be searched through MiCOURT at courts.michigan.gov. They show charges, bonds, and hearing schedules separate from jail custody records.
Michigan OTIS: State Prison Inmate Lookup
When a Rochester Hills resident is sentenced to a Michigan state prison, they are transferred out of the Oakland County jail system. At that point, OTIS becomes the tool to use. Search at mdocweb.state.mi.us. It is free and does not require creating an account. Enter a name or MDOC number. Results show the facility, earliest release date, and a photo when available. The Michigan DOC website lists all state prison locations and has information on visitation, mail, and inmate services.
If you checked CLEMIS and did not find the person, OTIS is the logical next step. The two systems do not overlap, so someone will appear in one or the other but not both at the same time.
VINELink Custody Status Notifications
VINELink sends you automatic alerts when someone's custody status changes. The service is free and covers both Oakland County jail inmates and Michigan state prison inmates. Register at vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-7657. You can receive notifications by phone call, text, or email. The service runs 24 hours a day. The person in custody does not know you are signed up. If someone is released or transferred from Oakland County to a state prison, you get an alert automatically without having to call the jail yourself.
FOIA Requests for Rochester Hills Jail Records
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 allows you to request public records from the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Put your request in writing, name the person you are asking about, include the date of the incident, and specify what records you need. The office must respond within five business days. A copying fee may apply. County jail authority falls under MCL 801.1, and jail condition standards are governed by MCL 800.31. Court records for Rochester Hills cases can be found through MiCOURT at courts.michigan.gov.
Oakland County Inmate Population
Rochester Hills is part of Oakland County. All arrests in the city go to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac for booking and custody. The county page covers all jail operations, the CLEMIS system, and additional resources for Oakland County residents and families.
Nearby Cities
Other qualifying cities near Rochester Hills with inmate population pages: