Rochester Hills Sheriff, Oakland County Jail and 52-3 Court Search
Rochester Hills contracts with the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office for local law-enforcement services. The Rochester Hills Sheriff Substation handles local incidents and offers report pickup, while Sheriff Records maintains county incident, arrest and inmate files.
The 52-3 District Court handles Rochester Hills misdemeanors and the opening stages of felony cases. People transferred into longer county custody are searched through the Oakland County Jail inmate locator in Pontiac.
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What to do immediately after a Rochester Hills arrest
A newly arrested person may remain with the Rochester Hills Sheriff Division while deputies complete identification, fingerprinting, warrant review, interview, medical clearance, bond or transfer paperwork.
Call the Rochester Hills Sheriff Substation
Call 248-537-3530. For after-hours or dispatch assistance, call 248-858-4950.
Provide complete identifying information
Give the person’s legal name, date of birth, approximate arrest time, exact location and any known alias.
Ask where the person is now
Confirm whether the person remains locally held, was released, entered medical care or was transferred to Oakland County Jail.
Search Oakland County after transfer
Use the official inmate locator after county booking is complete. A very recent transfer may not appear immediately.
Save the inmate number
Record the inmate number, booking date, listed charges, bond, court and custody status before arranging family services.
Check the 52-3 District Court
Confirm whether a complaint was filed, whether arraignment occurred and whether the judge changed the charge, bond or release conditions.
Record every warrant and hold
One arrest can include multiple cases, probation holds or outside detainers. Paying one bond may not authorize release.
Report medication and safety concerns
Contact the current facility immediately for dangerous withdrawal, pregnancy, disability, self-harm risk, essential medication or another serious concern.
Identify legal representation
Ask whether retained counsel appeared or whether the court-appointed attorney process has started.
Recheck before paying or traveling
Custody, bond, hearing and release information can change after arraignment, medical clearance or transport.
“I am trying to locate [full legal name], date of birth [date], who may have been arrested in Rochester Hills on [date and approximate time]. Can you confirm whether the person remains with your division, was released, is receiving medical care or was transferred to Oakland County Jail?”
Confirm Rochester Hills—not Rochester, Oakland Township or Oakland University
Oakland County Sheriff
Rochester Hills city incidents are handled by the Sheriff’s Rochester Hills Division at 750 Barclay Circle.
Rochester Police
The neighboring City of Rochester has its own police department at 400 Sixth Street. Its reports do not come from the Rochester Hills substation.
Oakland Township Substation
Incidents north or east of the Rochester Hills boundary may be handled through the Sheriff’s Oakland Township Substation.
Oakland University Police
An incident on Oakland University property may create a university police report rather than a Rochester Hills substation report.
| Incident area | Police-record source | Useful number | Likely court starting point |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Rochester Hills | Oakland Sheriff Rochester Hills Division | 248-537-3530 | 52-3 District Court |
| City of Rochester | Rochester Police Department | 248-651-9621 | 52-3 District Court |
| Oakland Township | Oakland Township Sheriff Substation | 248-652-4617 | 52-3 District Court |
| Oakland University | Oakland University Police | 248-370-3331 | Verify through agency or MiCOURT |
Choose the office that holds the record you need
| Information needed | Correct office | What it can provide | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate local custody | Rochester Hills Sheriff Division | Whether the person remains locally held, was released or was transferred. | The substation may not have the prosecutor’s final filed charge. |
| Incident or arrest report | Rochester Hills Substation or Sheriff Records | Available incident, arrest and traffic-crash reports. | Active, private or legally exempt information may be withheld or redacted. |
| Current county inmate | Oakland County Jail | Locator result, inmate number, booking and family-service information. | The online information may not reflect a very recent change. |
| Filed Rochester Hills criminal case | 52-3 District Court | Case number, complaint, arraignment, bond, attorney and hearing events. | The court does not maintain the sheriff investigation narrative. |
| Felony after bindover | Oakland County 6th Circuit Court | Later felony hearings, pleas, trial, sentencing and judgment. | The circuit-court case may use a different case number. |
| Historical jail record | Sheriff Records or Oakland County FOIA | Available booking, inmate-jail, incarceration and release records. | It does not replace the court’s final disposition. |
| Statewide Michigan history | Michigan State Police ICHAT | Publicly available reportable Michigan criminal-history information. | ICHAT is not a live jail, warrant or complete court search. |
Obtain a Rochester Hills arrest or incident report
Rochester Hills Sheriff Substation
750 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Substation: 248-537-3530
Dispatch: 248-858-4950
Fax: 248-537-3520
Substation availability
The official division page displays public lobby hours of 7 a.m.–11 p.m. and also states that routine resident services are offered Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–6 p.m.
Call before visiting for report pickup, fingerprinting or another counter service.
Substation report-copy micro-steps
- Locate the incident or complaint number when possible.
- Wait approximately three to five business days for normal report processing.
- Call the substation before traveling.
- Provide the incident date, location and involved person.
- Ask whether the report is complete and publicly releasable.
- Ask whether supplements, photographs, audio or video require FOIA.
- Bring photo identification and the current copy fee.
Page-based fee
The Rochester Hills Division currently lists $4 for the first report page and $1 for each additional page.
$7 cash per report
Sheriff Records currently lists $7 cash for an available incident or accident report obtained in person.
CLEMIS online
Traffic-crash reports are generally available through CLEMIS about seven to ten business days after the crash.
Use Oakland Sheriff Records for reports and jail files
Oakland Sheriff Records Unit
1201 N. Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
Telephone: 248-858-5011
Email: ocsorecords@oakgov.com
Fax: 248-858-1012
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Arrive before 4:30 p.m.
Records maintained
- Incident reports
- Traffic tickets
- Accident reports
- Inmate jail files
- FOIA requests
- Proof-of-incarceration records
- Local sheriff checks
- Fingerprint services
Submit an Oakland County Sheriff FOIA request
Use FOIA when the normal report-copy process does not provide the material you need or when you seek video, audio, photographs, dispatch records, evidence inventories or older jail documents.
Official FOIA route
- Open the county public-record portal.
- Select the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
- Provide the incident number or inmate number when known.
- Identify the person, date, time and location.
- List each requested record separately.
- Use a narrow time range for body-camera, in-car or dispatch material.
- Request electronic delivery when practical.
- State a maximum fee requiring further approval.
- Save the submission confirmation.
Response timing
The county generally issues an initial FOIA response within five business days and may provide written notice of an extension of up to ten additional business days.
Court records are separate
Request the criminal complaint, register of actions, bond order, judgment or sentencing record from the court—not through Sheriff FOIA.
“Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I request available nonexempt records concerning the arrest or incident involving [full name and date of birth] on [date] at [location], including the incident report, arrest report, dispatch log, body-camera footage, in-car video, photographs and property inventory. The incident number is [number]. Please provide an itemized estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”
Search Oakland County Jail after a Rochester Hills arrest
Oakland County inmate-locator steps
- Read and accept the locator disclaimer.
- Search the complete last name first.
- Add the first name only when several results appear.
- Try a maiden name, alias, suffix or alternate spelling.
- Compare date of birth, photograph and booking date.
- Save the inmate number.
- Record the listed charge, bond, court and custody status.
- Call inmate information if a recent transfer does not appear.
Oakland County Jail
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 38E
Pontiac, MI 48341
Inmate information: 248-858-1800
General: 248-858-5000
Email: prisonerinfo@oakgov.com
Verify charge and bond with the court
The jail locator helps confirm current custody, but Oakland County directs users to the court of jurisdiction for the current charge and bond type.
For a Rochester Hills prosecution, begin with the 52-3 District Court.
Why an Oakland County inmate search may show no result
| Possible reason | What may have happened | Best next step |
|---|---|---|
| Still with Rochester Hills deputies | Interview, identification, warrant review or release paperwork continues. | Call 248-537-3530. |
| County booking pending | Transport, fingerprinting, medical screening or system entry is incomplete. | Call inmate information and search again later. |
| Wrong local agency | The incident occurred in Rochester, Oakland Township or on university property. | Confirm the exact arresting department. |
| Released locally | The person received a citation, posted bond or was released before county admission. | Search the 52-3 District Court. |
| Medical treatment | The person may remain under law-enforcement authority outside the jail. | Ask whether transfer is pending after medical clearance. |
| Name variation | The booking uses a maiden name, alias, suffix or alternate spelling. | Search fewer fields and verify the date of birth by telephone. |
| Another jurisdiction | An outside warrant, probation hold or federal matter changed the receiving facility. | Ask which agency accepted custody. |
| MDOC transfer | An older county booking ended after a Michigan prison sentence. | Search MDOC OTIS. |
Search Rochester Hills 52-3 District Court records
52nd District Court — Division 3
700 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Main: 248-853-5553
Fax: 248-853-3277
Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
What the Criminal Division handles
The 52-3 Criminal Division processes felony and misdemeanor cases. Misdemeanors remain in district court from beginning to end.
For felonies, the district court handles arraignment and the preliminary examination before any bindover to the Oakland County 6th Circuit Court.
MiCOURT case-search micro-steps
- Select the 52nd District Court, Division 3.
- Choose the criminal case category.
- Enter the case number for the most precise result.
- Otherwise search the defendant’s full legal booking name.
- Open the matching register of actions.
- Confirm the filed charge, arraignment, bond and next hearing.
- Call the clerk when a recent case is missing or unclear.
Two weekday windows
The court currently lists walk-in arraignments Monday–Friday from 9–10:30 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. Check in with the Clerk’s Office first.
Stays at 52-3
The district court handles the case through pretrial proceedings, plea, trial and sentencing.
May move to 6th Circuit
After a bindover, use Oakland County Court Explorer for the felony circuit-court case.
How the appointed-attorney process works
Felony appointed attorney
- Request appointed counsel at arraignment.
- Complete the financial request accurately.
- The court reviews indigency eligibility.
- An approved request is sent to Oakland County IDSO.
- Use accurate contact information so counsel can reach the defendant.
IDSO email: idso@oakgov.com
IDSO telephone: 248-452-9396
Misdemeanor appointed attorney
Ask for appointed counsel at arraignment. When arraignment has already occurred, contact or visit the court promptly to complete the required request paperwork.
The court advises that a misdemeanor appointed attorney may first meet the defendant on the scheduled court date.
How to interpret sheriff, jail and court results
| Record field | What it means | What to verify next |
|---|---|---|
| Incident number | The Sheriff’s identifier for the Rochester Hills incident. | Use it with the substation, Sheriff Records and FOIA. |
| Inmate number | Oakland County Jail’s identifier for the person. | Use it for calls, mail, visits, deposits and medical information. |
| Booking date | The date county jail admission was processed. | Do not confuse it with the incident or arraignment date. |
| Court case number | The judicial file number for the prosecution. | Use it in MiCOURT and when contacting the clerk. |
| Booking charge | The allegation or warrant entered during jail admission. | Compare it with the filed criminal complaint. |
| Bond | The release amount or type connected to a case. | Confirm the current order and every separate hold. |
| Hold or detainer | Another court, county, probation office or agency may require continued custody. | Ask whether it prevents release after bond payment. |
| Register of actions | The chronological court-event list. | Request the complaint, order or judgment when more detail is needed. |
| Bound over | A felony case moved from district court to Oakland County Circuit Court. | Search Court Explorer for the circuit-court case. |
Verify and post bond correctly
Personal recognizance
The defendant may be released on a promise to appear and follow the judge’s conditions.
Unsecured bond
No upfront money may be required, but the stated amount can become due after a violation.
Cash or percentage
The order may require the full amount or allow a stated percentage deposit.
Bail-bond agent
An authorized bond agent may execute the bond when the court permits surety.
Bond verification checklist
- Confirm the person’s current facility.
- Copy every case number and hold.
- Ask whether arraignment is complete.
- Confirm the current amount and bond type with 52-3.
- Ask whether another warrant or detainer prevents release.
- Confirm whether payment belongs at the court or jail.
- Ask which payment forms are accepted.
- Request a receipt identifying the defendant and case.
- Ask who is recorded as the bond poster.
- Allow additional release-processing time.
During court business hours
For a case pending in 52-3, bond for a jailed defendant is posted at the court while the court is open.
The court lists cash, certified check and cashier’s check for non-surety bonds. A surety bond is arranged through an approved bondsman.
After court closes
After hours, qualifying bond can be posted at Oakland County Jail. The jail bonding area operates 24 hours.
Cash bonds of $10,000 or more are processed at the court of jurisdiction.
What family should do after locating the inmate
Save every identifier
Keep the incident number, inmate number, court case number, booking date and facility in one secure note.
Confirm the next hearing
Check MiCOURT and call 52-3 when the online record is incomplete or the hearing format is unclear.
Identify the attorney
Ask whether retained counsel appeared or whether an appointed-attorney request was approved.
Report medication information
Use the jail medication hotline with the inmate’s name, number and medication details.
Create a Smart Communications account
Oakland County uses Smart Communications for calls, video visits, messages and related account services.
Schedule visitation early
Visits must be reserved at least 24 hours in advance and may be scheduled up to two weeks ahead.
Separate trust and communication funds
Money deposited into the inmate trust account cannot be used for telephone calls or tablet credits.
Use the correct mail address
Standard family mail goes through the jail’s Florida processing center rather than directly to the Pontiac jail.
Arrange property release
Call inmate property and confirm the inmate’s authorization, pickup location and required identification.
Prepare for release or transfer
Confirm pickup, transportation, medication, housing, no-contact orders and whether another agency will take custody.
Oakland County calls, visits, money, mail and property
| Family task | Official route | Key detail | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inmate calls | Smart Communications | Calls are currently listed at six cents per minute. Each inmate is allowed one free 15-minute call daily. | Assuming an ordinary outgoing call is confidential. |
| Provider support | 727-349-1561 or 888-253-5178 | Use provider support for phone, video, voicemail, messaging and account problems. | Calling jail medical staff about a vendor-account issue. |
| Video visitation | Oakland visitation page | Each inmate may receive one free visit and one paid visit per week. | Waiting until the day of the visit to schedule. |
| Social visit schedule | Onsite or remote video | Wednesday–Friday, 1:15–8:15 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday, 9:15 a.m.–7 p.m. No social visits Monday or Tuesday. | Traveling without valid government-issued photo identification. |
| Remote visit cost | Smart Communications credits | Remote visits are currently listed at 11 cents per minute. Onsite visits have no visitor charge. | Confusing the paid visit with the inmate’s free weekly visit. |
| Trust-account deposit | Smart Communications or jail visitation area | Cash or money orders may be deposited at the jail visitation area. Checks are not accepted. | Funding the trust account when telephone credits were intended. |
| Standard family mail | Smart Communications MailGuard | Standard mail goes to the Seminole, Florida processing address. | Sending personal mail directly to Oakland County Jail. |
| Legal or business mail | Pontiac legal-mail address | Attorney mail, court records and qualifying business documents use the Pontiac P.O. box. | Using the Florida family-mail address for privileged correspondence. |
| Property release | 248-858-8770 | Confirm inmate authorization and required identification before traveling. | Arriving before the release authorization is complete. |
Standard family-mail format
Oakland County Jail
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
P.O. Box 9103
Seminole, FL 33775-9103
Clearly print the full inmate name and number. Packages and food are not accepted.
Legal and business-mail format
Oakland County Jail
Inmate Name – Inmate Number
P.O. Box 436017
Pontiac, MI 48343
Use this route for attorney correspondence, court documents and other approved legal or business mail.
Medical, medication and mental-health concerns
Clinic Medication Hotline
Call 248-858-1809. Leave the inmate’s name, inmate number when known and medication information.
The jail states that clinic staff continuously check hotline messages.
Program Services Unit
Family and friends can call 248-858-1731 with concerns about adjustment, emotional stability or program needs.
Shift supervisor
Call 248-858-1800 and ask for a shift supervisor when there is an urgent safety or abuse concern.
- Full legal name
- Inmate number
- Medication and dose
- Pharmacy
- Prescribing clinician
- Withdrawal risk
- Self-harm statements
- Pregnancy or disability
Recover a vehicle, sheriff-held property or inmate property
Towed vehicle
- Obtain the incident number.
- Call the Rochester Hills Substation.
- Ask which tow company received the vehicle.
- Confirm whether a police release is required.
- Ask whether the vehicle remains held as evidence.
Sheriff evidence property
- Provide the incident number.
- Ask whether the item is releasable.
- Confirm proof-of-ownership requirements.
- Ask whether prosecutor approval is required.
- Schedule pickup before traveling.
Inmate personal property
- Call 248-858-8770.
- Confirm inmate authorization.
- Ask which items can be released.
- Confirm pickup location and hours.
- Bring valid government identification.
What happens after release or transfer?
Check in at Bonding
The pickup person checks in at the bonding window. The jail runs a current warrant-and-hold check before release.
Services may change
A receiving facility may assign a different inmate number and use different telephone, visitation, mail and money systems.
Switch to MDOC OTIS
After an MDOC prison transfer, use OTIS and the assigned correctional facility’s family-service rules.
Release-day checklist
- Confirm release is final
- Ask about remaining holds
- Check in at Bonding
- Wait for the LEIN check
- Confirm pickup instructions
- Arrange transportation
- Bring suitable clothing
- Confirm medication return
- Read release conditions
- Save the next court date
Find an older Rochester Hills arrest after release
Incident report
Request the report from the Rochester Hills Substation or Sheriff Records.
Historical booking
Request available inmate-jail, admission, release or transfer records through Sheriff Records or FOIA.
52-3 or 6th Circuit
Request the complaint, register of actions, bond order, judgment and final disposition.
Michigan ICHAT
Use ICHAT when publicly available statewide Michigan criminal-history information is needed.
Search a bound-over felony
Use Oakland County Court Explorer after a felony moves from the 52-3 District Court to the 6th Judicial Circuit Court.
Historical booking-request language
“Under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act, I request available nonexempt booking and incarceration records for [full name and date of birth], including the booking sheet, admission date, release date, listed charges and transfer information for [date range]. Please provide an itemized fee estimate before costs exceed $[amount].”
Correct or update inaccurate arrest information
| Problem | Office to contact | Helpful proof |
|---|---|---|
| Wrong sheriff-report detail | Rochester Hills Division, Sheriff Records or assigned investigator | Documents, photographs, video or a written supplemental statement. |
| Wrong inmate identity | Oakland County Jail or Sheriff Records | Government identification, date of birth, fingerprints and booking details. |
| Wrong district-court result | 52-3 District Court | Dismissal, judgment, amended order or certified register of actions. |
| Wrong felony disposition | Oakland County 6th Circuit Court | Circuit judgment, sentence or amended disposition. |
| Wrong state history | Michigan State Police | Fingerprint-based personal record and certified court documents. |
| Stale commercial report | Consumer-reporting company | Dismissal, acquittal, set-aside order or corrected official record. |
Rochester Hills arrest, court and jail contacts
Rochester Hills Sheriff
750 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Substation: 248-537-3530
Dispatch: 248-858-4950
52-3 District Court
700 Barclay Circle, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Main: 248-853-5553
Fax: 248-853-3277
Sheriff Records Unit
1201 N. Telegraph Road, Pontiac, MI 48341
Records: 248-858-5011
Email: ocsorecords@oakgov.com
Oakland County Jail
1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 38E, Pontiac, MI 48341
Inmate information: 248-858-1800
General: 248-858-5000
Medication Hotline
Medication information: 248-858-1809
Inmate Property
Property information: 248-858-8770
Rochester Hills sheriff, court and Oakland County Jail maps
Common Rochester Hills arrest-search mistakes
Searching for Rochester Hills Police
The Oakland County Sheriff provides contracted police services to Rochester Hills.
Confusing Rochester with Rochester Hills
The City of Rochester has its own police department and separate incident records.
Searching the jail too soon
The person may still be with the Rochester Hills Division or awaiting county booking.
Calling the court for a sheriff report
52-3 maintains the judicial file, not the incident narrative.
Treating the booking charge as final
The prosecutor’s filed complaint may use different charges or fewer counts.
Using outdated 10% bond advice
Michigan’s percentage-bond refund rule changed on May 1, 2026. Verify the current treatment with the court.
Mixing trust and phone funds
Trust-account money cannot be used for telephone or tablet credits.
Mailing directly to the jail
Standard family mail must use the Seminole, Florida processing address.
Discussing evidence on calls
Ordinary outgoing Oakland County inmate calls are recorded.
10 essential answers about Rochester Hills arrest records
These title-specific answers cover Rochester Hills sheriff reports, Oakland County inmates, 52-3 District Court, bond and urgent family actions.
1. How do I find someone arrested in Rochester Hills?
2. Does Rochester Hills have its own police department?
3. How do I obtain a Rochester Hills arrest report?
4. How do I request body-camera footage or additional records?
5. Where are Rochester Hills inmates held?
6. Which court handles Rochester Hills criminal cases?
7. How do I search a Rochester Hills court case?
8. How can family verify and post bond?
9. How do I call, visit, mail or send money to an Oakland County inmate?
10. How do I find an older Rochester Hills arrest after release?
Official Rochester Hills arrest-record resources
Law enforcement and court
- Rochester Hills Sheriff Division — verify local contacts, report pickup, hours and crash-report instructions.
- Oakland Sheriff Records Unit — obtain incident reports, local checks and inmate-jail records.
- Oakland County FOIA — submit and track a broader public-record request.
- 52-3 District Court — confirm court contacts, walk-in arraignments and criminal procedures.
- MiCOURT Case Search — search available district-court cases.
Jail and family services
- Oakland County Inmate Locator — locate current county inmates.
- Oakland County Inmate Information — review bond, calls, money, mail and release procedures.
- Oakland County Visitation — confirm scheduling, hours, identification and visitor rules.
- Medical and Medication Information — report medication information through the official hotline.
- Oakland County Court Explorer — search felony cases in the 6th Circuit Court.