Rochester Hills Released Inmates Search

Rochester Hills released inmates records are searchable through the Oakland County CLEMIS Inmate Locator and state databases. This Oakland County city has about 76,000 residents and sits in the northeast part of the county. Rochester Hills contracts its police services through the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, which means arrests go through the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. You can search for inmates online through the CLEMIS system. For FOIA requests on police records, the Rochester Hills City Clerk at (248) 656-4683 handles those submissions.

Rochester Hills Police and Released Inmates

Rochester Hills does not run its own police department. The city contracts with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office for all law enforcement services. The OCSO operates a Rochester Hills Division with a substation at 750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48307. You can call them at 248-537-3530. This is an important thing to understand because it affects how you get released inmates records.

Because the sheriff's office handles policing, arrest records for Rochester Hills go through the Oakland County system. The jail is in Pontiac. The booking process happens at the Oakland County Jail at 1201 North Telegraph Road. If you want to look up someone who was arrested in Rochester Hills, you use the same CLEMIS tools that serve all of Oakland County. The Rochester Police Department at 400 Sixth Street in Rochester is a separate entity that serves the City of Rochester, not Rochester Hills.

For FOIA requests about police records in Rochester Hills, you go through the City Clerk's Office at 1000 Rochester Hills Drive, Rochester Hills, MI 48309. Call (248) 656-4683. You can submit online, in person, by mail, or by email. The clerk handles the request and coordinates with the sheriff's office to get your records.

Search Rochester Hills Released Inmates Online

The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is the main tool for finding inmates in Oakland County. People arrested in Rochester Hills end up at the Oakland County Jail, and CLEMIS tracks them. You can search by name or inmate ID number. The system shows a booking photo, full name, booking date, charges, case number, bond details, and court of jurisdiction. A scheduled release date may also appear if one has been set.

The full current inmate roster is at this page. That shows everyone who is currently in Oakland County Jail. Records can lag by up to 72 hours, so if you need the most current info, call the jail directly at 248-858-5000 or the Corrective Services Division at 248-858-1800. You can also email prisonerInfo@oakgov.com.

The Oakland County Jail itself is a large complex. The Main Jail has about 440 beds on the second floor. The intake area holds 109 people. The Annex, built in 1989, adds 487 beds. The East Annex from 2022 has capacity for 398 more. All Rochester Hills arrests get processed through this system.

Below is the OTIS search results page, one of the best statewide tools for finding released inmates from Rochester Hills who served time in state prison.

OTIS results show detailed information about offenders including their current status, sentence details, and release dates.

Rochester Hills FOIA for Released Inmates

Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request police records. For Rochester Hills, submit your FOIA request to the City Clerk's Office. Include your full name, contact info, a specific description of what records you want, and the date range if that applies. Mention whether you want paper or digital copies.

The city responds within five business days. An extension of up to ten more business days is possible for larger requests. Paper copies cost $0.10 per page. Digital copies cost whatever the media (CD, DVD, or USB drive) costs. Labor charges apply for search and redaction time. If the estimated cost goes over $50, the city can ask for a good-faith deposit. Fee waivers are available for requests that serve the public interest and for people who are indigent.

The 52-3 District Court at 700 Barclay Circle in Rochester Hills handles all criminal cases from the city. That includes misdemeanors, felony preliminary exams, and traffic matters. Judges Julie A. Nicholson, Lisa L. Asadoorian, and Nancy T. Carniak hear cases there. You can call the court at (248) 853-5553 for case information. For booking records specifically, contact the Oakland County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 248-858-5517. Under MCL 791.230a, certain inmate details are protected but basic booking and release data stay public.

State Resources for Rochester Hills Released Inmates

The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free and covers state prison records. Search by name, MDOC number, or offense category. OTIS tracks current inmates, parolees, and anyone discharged within three years. For a broader criminal history, the ICHAT system costs $10 and runs 24/7 through Michigan State Police.

VINELink provides custody status checks and notification alerts. You can register to get a call or text when someone's status changes at the Oakland County Jail. The MiCOURT case search connects arrests to court records across participating Michigan courts.

The Michigan State Police criminal history page below is another resource for broader background checks beyond just jail records.

The MSP page above explains the ICHAT system and how to run a statewide criminal history check for Rochester Hills released inmates and others.

Oakland County Records

Rochester Hills is in Oakland County. All arrests and jail bookings go through the Oakland County system. For more on county-level released inmates records, visit the county page.

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