Search Waterford Township Released Inmates
Waterford Township released inmates records are accessible through the CLEMIS Inmate Locator and statewide databases. This Oakland County township has about 73,000 people and its own police department led by Chief Scott Underwood. Waterford Township Police transport arrested individuals to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac, where the CLEMIS system tracks their booking status. You can search for inmates online through that portal. For local police records and FOIA requests, the Waterford Police Records Bureau at (248) 674-0351, prompt 4, handles those inquiries.
Waterford Township Overview
Waterford Township Police and Released Inmates
The Waterford Township Police Department is at 5150 Civic Center Drive, right next to Township Hall and the 51st District Court. Chief Scott Underwood runs the department. The main phone is (248) 674-0351. For non-emergency calls, use 248-618-7550. The department has about 66 total employees and serves a population of over 73,000.
The Police Records Bureau handles requests for incident reports, crash reports, and arrest records. Call (248) 674-0351 and press prompt 4 to reach them. You can also email PDFOIARequest@waterfordmi.gov. Records Bureau hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. They are closed on national holidays. Incident reports cost $0.50 per page. Crash reports are $11.00 each. Colored photos run $3.00 apiece. They take cash, check, and money order but no credit or debit cards.
One thing to know is that reports are not released if the case is assigned to a detective and still under active investigation. Once a case is closed, the records become available through FOIA.
The screenshot below shows the Waterford Township main page where you can find links to the police department and public records.
From the township site you can reach the police department, FOIA forms, and other services related to records requests.
| Department | Waterford Township Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329 |
| Records Bureau | (248) 674-0351, Prompt 4 |
| FOIA Email | PDFOIARequest@waterfordmi.gov |
| Chief | Scott Underwood |
Waterford Township Released Inmates Jail Search
Waterford Township does not operate a jail. Arrested individuals go to the Oakland County Jail at 1201 North Telegraph Road in Pontiac. The facility processes about 12,000 new arrests per year. Captain Melissa McClellan commands the jail. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard oversees the whole operation. The Main Jail has about 440 beds on the second floor with an intake area for 109 people. The Annex adds 487 beds, and the East Annex has room for 398 more.
The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is the online search tool for Oakland County inmates. Enter a name or inmate ID to find someone. The results show a booking photo, name, booking date, charges, case number, bond details, and court of jurisdiction. You can also see a scheduled release date when one is set. For the full current inmate roster, visit the all current inmates page.
Records may be up to 72 hours out of date. For the most current status, call 248-858-5000 for general information or 248-858-1800 for the Corrective Services Division. You can also email prisonerinfo@oakgov.com with questions about specific inmates.
Crash reports from Waterford Township are also available online through the CLEMIS payment portal at payments.clemis.org for $11 each. That is a separate system from the inmate locator.
Note: Waterford Township Police do not accept credit or debit cards for records fees, so bring cash, check, or money order for in-person requests.
Waterford Township FOIA for Released Inmates
Michigan's Freedom of Information Act under MCL 15.231 gives you the right to request records from the Waterford Township Police Department. Since November 2020, all requests must use the official FOIA request form. You can get the form at the police department, the Township Clerk's office on the second floor of Township Hall, or online at the township website.
For police records, submit to the Waterford Police Department at 5150 Civic Center Drive, by fax at (248) 673-5190, or by email at PDFOIARequest@waterfordmi.gov. Include your full name, mailing address, and a phone number or email. Describe the records you want in enough detail for them to find it. If you are emailing, put "FOIA" in the subject line.
For other township records, the FOIA Coordinator is Shelly Schloss at the Charter Township of Waterford, 5200 Civic Center Drive. Her phone is (248) 674-6201 and her fax is (248) 674-5451. The standard response time is five business days. They can extend that by ten more days for complex requests. If the estimated cost is over $50, a deposit may be required. Under MCL 791.230a, some inmate details stay confidential, but basic booking and release data are public records.
The 51st District Court at 5100 Civic Center Drive handles all criminal cases from Waterford Township. The court phone is 248-674-4655. Traffic tickets can be paid online through apps.clemis.org with no service fees. Personal Protection Orders must be filed at the Oakland County Circuit Court on Telegraph Road, not at the police department.
State Resources for Waterford Township Released Inmates
The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections is free and available anytime. It covers current state prison inmates, parolees, probationers, and anyone discharged within three years. If someone from Waterford Township served time in a state facility and got released, OTIS is where you check. Search by name, MDOC number, or offense category.
For a broader criminal history, the ICHAT system through Michigan State Police costs $10 per search. ICHAT covers arrests and convictions across the whole state and runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. VINELink gives you custody status checks and release alerts for people in Oakland County Jail. Register for a call, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. The MiCOURT case search lets you look up court records across participating Michigan courts to connect Waterford Township arrests to case outcomes.
The VINELink system is shown on the screenshot below.
Use VINELink to register for alerts when someone's custody status changes at Oakland County Jail or any Michigan facility.
Oakland County Records
Waterford Township is in Oakland County. All arrests and jail bookings go through the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. For county-level released inmates records and sheriff's office details, visit the county page.
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