Oakland County, MI Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records

To obtain arrest records in Oakland County, individuals may contact the Oakland County Sheriff's Office by contacting the Records Unit Officer at (248) 858-5011 or by visiting in person at:

Oakland County Sheriff's Office

Records Unit

1201 N. Telegraph Rd

Pontiac, MI 48341

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office also provides an online Inmate Locator, which may offer additional information about arrest records.

Most police departments within Oakland County offer online access to arrest records through their respective portals. It is essential to confirm the specific location of the arrest. A fee may be required for record requests, and some basic information, such as the individual's name and arrest date, may be necessary. The major Police Departments in Oakland County include the following.

• White Lake Township Police Department
• Farmington City Police Department
• Auburn Hills Police Department
• City of Westland Police Department
• Bloomfield Township Police Department

The Michigan State Police maintain criminal records, including those for Oakland County. Records may be accessed by name or fingerprints using the Internet Criminal History Access Tool (ICHAT). Fingerprint-based searches are only conducted if required by a State or Federal statute. There may be fees associated with obtaining copies of criminal records. For further assistance, members of the public may contact the support unit at (517) 241-0606 or visit the Michigan State Police Headquarters at:

Michigan State Police Headquarters

7150 Harris Drive

Dimondale, MI 48821

However, certain criminal records in Oakland County are not public, eligible individuals who may request records include the person named in the record, law enforcement agencies, attorneys, government entities, courts, and certain employers with consent. Access may also be granted to licensed private investigators and other authorized parties based on legal or official needs.

In Oakland County, criminal court records, including arrest records leading to formal charges, are available at the 6th Judicial Circuit Court in Pontiac. The Oakland County Clerk's Office maintains these records. To obtain these records, individuals may access the Court Explorer portal or visit the courthouse in person. Records may be searched by name or case number. Applicable fees include $1 per page and $10 for a certified copy.

Additionally, third-party websites like InfoTracer provide access to Oakland County arrest records, offering a quicker and more convenient way to search with broader access to public records.