Waterford Township 72 Hour Booking
Waterford Township 72 hour booking records cover arrests made by the Waterford Township Police Department in Oakland County, Michigan. After a Waterford arrest, the person is booked at the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac. The CLEMIS Inmate Locator provides free online access to current inmate data for all Oakland County bookings. The Waterford Township Police Department at 5150 Civic Center Dr. keeps arrest reports and handles FOIA requests for local records. This page shows you how to search for Waterford Township booking records using every available tool.
Waterford Township Booking Overview
How Waterford Township 72 Hour Booking Works
Waterford Township sits in central Oakland County. The township has its own police department but does not run a jail. When Waterford police arrest someone, they transport the person to the Oakland County Jail at 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Bldg 38E in Pontiac. The Oakland County Sheriff runs this jail under Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard. The complex has about 1,300 total beds, split between the Main Jail, the Annex at 487 beds, and the East Annex at 398 beds.
At intake, jail staff photograph the person, record their name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount. This data makes up the 72 hour booking record. Oakland County handled approximately 12,247 bookings in 2024. Waterford Township arrests account for a share of that total. The Waterford Township Police Department is at 5150 Civic Center Dr., Waterford, MI 48329. Call them at 248-618-7500 for arrest-related questions. For inmate status at the jail, call 248-858-1800 or email PrisonerInfo@oakgov.com.
Note: Waterford Township arrests go to Oakland County Jail in Pontiac for all booking and intake processing.
Search Waterford Township Bookings on CLEMIS
The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is the main online tool for checking Waterford Township 72 hour booking records. CLEMIS covers Oakland County and parts of southeast Michigan. You type in a name and the system returns matching inmates with their charges, bond, booking date, and mugshot. It costs nothing. No account needed.
The CLEMIS Inmate Locator is shown below. Enter a name to search for anyone booked at Oakland County Jail after a Waterford Township arrest.
Results include mugshots and update through the day as new bookings are processed at the jail.
The all current inmates page shows everyone held at Oakland County right now. This full list is useful when you are not sure of the exact name or want to browse through recent bookings from Waterford Township and other Oakland County cities. The list includes names, charges, booking dates, and photos for every current inmate.
Waterford Township Booking Records and FOIA
You have the right to request booking records under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231. For a Waterford Township arrest, the police department holds the arrest report. The Oakland County Sheriff holds the booking record. You can send FOIA requests to either or both. MCL 15.233 says you do not need to state a reason for your request. Just describe the records you need.
Write to the Waterford Township Police Department at 5150 Civic Center Dr., Waterford, MI 48329, or call 248-618-7500 to ask about email submissions. The response deadline is five business days under MCL 15.235, with a possible ten-day extension. Copy fees run from $0.10 to $0.25 per page under MCL 15.234, plus labor at the lowest clerk rate. Indigent requesters get the first $20 waived up to twice per year.
All booking records are public property under MCL 750.491. Michigan courts have upheld this many times. The Nowack v. Auditor Gen. ruling from 1928 established broad public access to government records. The Swickard v. Wayne County Medical Examiner case from 1991 confirmed that FOIA favors disclosure and that exemptions must be read narrowly. If an agency refuses to share records without a valid exemption, MCL 750.492 makes that a misdemeanor punishable by fines up to $500.
More Ways to Search Waterford Township Bookings
VineLink works as a free backup for checking on Waterford Township bookings. Select Michigan and type the person's name. If they are at the Oakland County Jail, VineLink shows their status. You can also sign up for alerts that notify you by phone, text, or email when the person is released or moved. The Michigan VINE phone line is 800-770-7657.
After a booking leads to criminal charges, the Michigan Courts Case Search shows the court filings. You can find charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes in this statewide system. For criminal history beyond the booking itself, the Michigan State Police run the ICHAT system at $10 per search. ICHAT shows arrest history and convictions tied to fingerprints but does not display real-time jail data.
If someone from a Waterford Township arrest ends up in state prison, the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks them through OTIS. This system only covers state prisoners under MDOC supervision. It does not include county jail inmates. The 72 hour booking record from a Waterford Township case remains with Oakland County.
Waterford Township Booking Record Contents
A 72 hour booking record from a Waterford Township arrest includes several standard data points. The person's full legal name and any aliases are listed. Date of birth, height, weight, and physical description are recorded. The record shows charges at the time of booking, the bond amount and type, and the exact booking date and time. The Waterford Township Police Department is listed as the arresting agency.
Oakland County posts mugshots through the CLEMIS system. Under Michigan law, these photos are public records. The Detroit Free Press v. Oakland Cty. Sheriff case from 1987 addressed this directly and ruled that Oakland County cannot withhold booking photos under privacy claims. The Patterson v. Allegheny Cty. Sheriff decision reached the same conclusion on a broader basis. Here is what a Waterford Township booking record typically shows:
- Full name and known aliases
- Date of birth and physical traits
- Charges, bond amount, and arresting agency
- Booking date and time
- Mugshot or booking photo
Court dates and jail housing assignments may also appear for current inmates on the CLEMIS system.
Nearby Oakland County Cities
These Oakland County cities share the same jail and booking system as Waterford Township. Select a city for local booking info.