Farmington Hills Released Inmates
Farmington Hills released inmates records are available through the CLEMIS Inmate Locator and statewide databases like OTIS. Located in Oakland County with about 83,000 residents, Farmington Hills has one of the larger municipal police departments in the county. The city does not run its own jail, so anyone arrested here goes to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. You can search for current and past inmates online through the CLEMIS system. For local police records and arrest details, the Farmington Hills Police Records Section at (248) 871-2720 handles written requests. State tools like ICHAT and MiCOURT give you ways to dig into criminal history and court case outcomes for people who were once held in custody from Farmington Hills.
Farmington Hills Overview
Farmington Hills Police and Released Inmates
The Farmington Hills Police Department is at 31655 West Eleven Mile Road on the City Hall campus. Chief Jeff King runs the department, which has about 115 sworn officers and 160 total staff. It covers 33.3 square miles and is the 10th largest municipal police department in Michigan. The non-emergency line is (248) 871-2600. Administration can be reached at (248) 871-2700.
The department has three main parts. The Administrative Bureau covers records, communications, and training. The Investigative Bureau handles detective work and special investigations. The Patrol Bureau runs uniform patrol and the Traffic Safety Section. Specialized units include K9, school resource officers, a drone unit, and a high-risk response team. The department also works with federal task forces including the DEA and Secret Service Financial Crimes Task Force. All of these units can generate records tied to released inmates from Farmington Hills.
The Records Section at (248) 871-2720 is where you go for copies of police reports and arrest records. They are open Monday through Friday, typically from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. A local background check costs $18 for a certified copy. Fingerprinting is $14 plus state fees of $30 to $54. Photos cost $0.50 each or $5 for a CD.
The City of Farmington Hills website is your starting point for reaching the police department online. The screenshot below shows the city homepage.
From the city site you can find the police department page and get details on records requests and FOIA submissions for released inmates records.
| Department | Farmington Hills Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 31655 W. Eleven Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336 |
| Records Section | (248) 871-2720 |
| Non-Emergency | (248) 871-2600 |
| Chief | Jeff King |
Farmington Hills Released Inmates Jail Search
Farmington Hills does not have its own jail. Arrested individuals get taken to the Oakland County Jail at 1201 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The main jail number is (248) 858-1800. General information is at (248) 858-5000. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard oversees the facility. The jail complex is split into three parts: the Main Jail with about 440 beds, the Annex with 487 beds, and the East Annex (opened in 2022) holding up to 398 more. All Farmington Hills arrests flow through this system.
The CLEMIS Inmate Locator lets you search for anyone in Oakland County custody. Enter a name or inmate ID and click "Find Inmate." The results show a mugshot, booking date, charges, case number, bond type, and bond amount. You can also see the court of jurisdiction and any scheduled release date. The full roster of current inmates is at the all current inmates page.
The CLEMIS inmate locator portal is shown in the screenshot below.
Use this search tool to look up anyone arrested in Farmington Hills and booked into the Oakland County Jail.
The Oakland County inmate roster below shows the full list of current inmates across all jail facilities.
That page displays all people currently in custody at the Oakland County Jail complex, including those booked from Farmington Hills.
The map below shows the Oakland County Jail location in Pontiac, where Farmington Hills released inmates are processed.
The jail is off North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. If you plan to visit in person for records or bond posting, that is where you need to go.
Note: CLEMIS records may be up to 72 hours out of date, so call Oakland County Jail at 248-858-5000 for the most current status.
Farmington Hills FOIA for Released Inmates
Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231), you have the right to request records from the Farmington Hills Police Department. Submit your request in writing to the Records Section at 31655 W. Eleven Mile Road. You can send it by mail, email, fax, or drop it off in person. Include the word "FOIA" in your request. Describe the records you want as clearly as you can. Add your name, phone, email, and mailing address.
The department responds within five business days. A ten-day extension is allowed for complex requests. Standard copy fees are $0.10 per page. Labor costs use the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can do the work, plus fringe benefits. Time gets calculated in 15-minute increments rounded down. If the total exceeds $50, a 50% deposit may be required. Indigency waivers give a $20 reduction if you file an affidavit. If the department responds late, you get a 5% daily reduction up to 50%.
The Michigan FOIA information page has more details on your rights under the law. The screenshot below shows that state resource.
The state FOIA page explains the law, provides sample request forms, and lists the FOIA Ombudsman contact at (517) 373-2516 if you need help with a dispute.
If your request gets denied, appeal in writing to the Chief of Police within 180 days. Include the word "APPEAL" in your letter. The chief has ten business days to respond. After that, you can file in Oakland County Circuit Court. Under MCL 791.230a, medical records and some personal details stay protected, but basic booking and release info for released inmates is public.
State Tools for Farmington Hills Released Inmates
The Michigan OTIS system lets you search state prison records for free. It covers current inmates, parolees, probationers, and people discharged within three years. If someone from Farmington Hills went to state prison and has been released, OTIS is the best way to verify that. Search by name, MDOC number, or offense category.
The OTIS offender search page is shown below.
Use the OTIS tool to look up released inmates connected to Farmington Hills by name or case details.
For a full criminal history check, the ICHAT system from Michigan State Police costs $10. It covers all arrests and convictions statewide. VINELink provides custody alerts so you know when an inmate's status changes at the Oakland County Jail. The MiCOURT case search helps connect arrests to court outcomes across Michigan courts. The 47th District Court in Farmington Hills handles local misdemeanor cases and felony preliminary exams for Farmington Hills released inmates.
Oakland County Records
Farmington Hills is in Oakland County. Arrests in the city go through the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. For county-level released inmates records, visit the county page.
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