Access Southfield Released Inmates

Southfield released inmates records can be searched through the CLEMIS Inmate Locator or state databases like OTIS. Southfield is an Oakland County city of about 76,000 people located just northwest of Detroit. The Southfield Police Department handles law enforcement, but the city does not run its own jail. Arrested individuals get transported to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. You can search for current and released inmates through the CLEMIS system online. For local police records, the Southfield Records Bureau at (248) 796-5580 is the place to start.

Southfield Police and Released Inmates

The Southfield Police Department sits at 26000 Evergreen Road on the Civic Center Campus. It is a full-service department that runs 24 hours a day. The main non-emergency line is (248) 796-5500. For the Records Bureau specifically, call (248) 796-5580. The Detective Bureau can be reached at (248) 796-5540 or by email at SPDinvestigations@cityofsouthfield.com.

The Records Bureau is open Monday through Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM. They handle incident reports, crash reports, fingerprinting, gun permit applications, vehicle impound releases, and local criminal history checks. Reports are usually ready 48 to 72 hours after the incident. A copy of an incident report costs $8. A local criminal history check costs $10. To get a copy of a report, your name must appear in it or you need a notarized authorization from someone who is named.

Certain details get removed from reports before they are copied. Phone numbers, witness information, suspect details in open cases, and medical data are all redacted per state and federal privacy laws.

Southfield Released Inmates in Oakland County Jail

Southfield does not have a municipal jail. When someone gets arrested by Southfield Police, they go to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac at 1200 North Telegraph Road. The jail complex has three parts. The Main Jail holds about 440 inmates on the second floor with an intake area for 109 more. The Annex adds 487 beds. The East Annex, opened in 2022, has room for 398 more. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard oversees the whole operation.

The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is the online search tool for Oakland County inmates. CLEMIS stands for Courts and Law Enforcement Management Information System. You can search by name or inmate ID. The results show a mugshot, booking date, charges, case number, court of jurisdiction, bond type, and bond amount. Records may be up to 72 hours out of date depending on when you check. You can also view all current inmates at the full current inmate roster page.

For questions about a specific inmate, call the Oakland County Jail at 248-858-5000 or the Corrective Services Division at 248-858-1800. You can also email prisonerInfo@oakgov.com for inmate information.

Since Southfield does not have city-specific screenshots, the OTIS search page below is one of the best statewide tools for finding released inmates from Southfield or anywhere in Michigan.

OTIS lets you search for anyone who has been in a Michigan state prison, including people originally arrested in Southfield.

Southfield FOIA for Released Inmates Records

Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act (MCL 15.231), you can request records from the Southfield Police Department. Submit your request in writing to the Records Bureau at 26000 Evergreen Road, by mail to P.O. Box 2055, Southfield, MI 48037-2055, or by fax at (248) 796-5585. The City Clerk handles general FOIA requests and can be reached at (248) 796-5150 or by fax at (248) 796-5155.

The city has five business days to respond. They can take a ten-day extension for complex requests. Labor costs get charged at the hourly rate of the lowest-paid employee who can handle the task. If estimated costs go over $50, they can require a deposit of up to 50%. If you have unpaid prior requests, that deposit can jump to 100%. Late responses can trigger a 5% daily fee reduction up to 50% off the total.

If your request is denied, submit a written appeal to the City Clerk or City Administrator. Include the word "Appeal" in your letter. They have ten business days to respond. After that, you can file a civil action in Oakland County Circuit Court within 180 days. Under MCL 791.230a, some inmate details stay confidential, but basic booking and release data are public.

State Tools for Southfield Released Inmates

The OTIS database from the Michigan Department of Corrections covers state prison records. It is free and available around the clock. Search by name, MDOC number, or offense. OTIS shows current inmates, parolees, probationers, and anyone discharged within three years. If someone from Southfield served state prison time, OTIS is the fastest way to check their release status.

The ICHAT system from Michigan State Police runs $10 per search and provides a broader criminal history check covering all arrests and convictions across the state. The MiCOURT case search can connect an arrest to court outcomes in Oakland County. For victim notification, VINELink lets you register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. That includes people held at Oakland County Jail for Southfield arrests.

The MDOC homepage below is the starting point for finding state corrections resources and the OTIS search tool.

From the MDOC site you can access OTIS, parole information, and other state corrections data related to Southfield released inmates.

Oakland County Records

Southfield is in Oakland County. All jail bookings for the city go through the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. For more on county-level released inmates records, visit the county page.

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