Information about inmates at the 32-bed Waterford Jail is available by calling 248-674-0351 at any hour.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here and go through booking and processing. If their charges require it, they remain in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until the conclusion of their trial.
Look up the facility’s current roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Michigan State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides guidance on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mailing an inmate, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, call Waterford Jail at 248-674-0351.
Phone: 248-674-0351
Physical Address:
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Waterford Jail
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Waterford Jail
5150 Civic Center Drive
Waterford, MI 48329
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Waterford Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 248-674-0351 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up an offender's Criminal Court Case online for Oakland County or any county in Michigan.
The Waterford Jail maintains an average of 32 offenders in custody on any given day. The Waterford Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Oakland County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 26,360 offenders.
The following charts of Oakland County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Oakland County Corrections Department, the state of Michigan Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Oakland County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Oakland County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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The Waterford City Jail in Michigan is a short-term facility where inmates are typically not held for longer than 48-72 hours. It is a medium to maximum security prison facility. The jail is located at 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI, 48329.
It is recommended to call the jail at 248-674-0351 for more information on visitation hours and procedures.
The Waterford Jail is a city jail run by the local police in Oakland County. It is a short-term police jail that serves as a holding facility for inmates before they are transferred to the Oakland County Jail.
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Waterford Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Waterford Jail:
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Waterford Jail at 248-674-0351.
How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Waterford Jail?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Oakland County follow these instructions:
Waterford Jail uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Waterford Jail, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Oakland County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waterford Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 248-674-0351 for further assistance.
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