Waterford Township 24 Hour Booking
Waterford Township 24 hour booking records document arrests made by the Waterford Township Police Department in Oakland County, Michigan. The department at 5150 Civic Center Drive processes all local bookings and maintains records for public access. Inmates from Waterford Township transfer to the Oakland County Jail in Pontiac after initial processing. You can find booking data through the police records unit, FOIA requests, the Flock Safety Transparency Portal, or statewide search tools. This page covers each option and what Waterford Township booking records contain.
Waterford Township Booking Overview
Waterford Township Police 24 Hour Booking
The Waterford Township Police Department handles all law enforcement in the township. The station is at 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. Call (248) 674-0351 for records requests. The non-emergency line is 248-618-7550. When officers arrest someone in Waterford Township, the person is brought to the station for booking. Staff record the name, charges, date of birth, and physical traits. A mugshot is taken at intake. The fax number for the department is 248-673-5190.
Waterford Township does not publish an online daily arrest log. There is no 24 hour booking roster on the township website. To check on a recent arrest, call the police department. Staff can confirm custody status and share basic charge details. For formal records, a FOIA request is needed.
The department also offers several community services. The parking lot at the police station serves as an Internet Purchase Exchange "Safe Zone" for people buying and selling items online. The station provides fingerprinting services, handgun purchase permits, and concealed pistol license information. But for 24 hour booking records, you go through the records division.
Waterford Township Booking and Transparency
Waterford Township is one of the few Michigan communities that uses the Flock Safety Transparency Portal. This tool gives the public visibility into how the department uses certain safety technology. While it does not directly show 24 hour booking records, it is part of a broader push for openness in how Waterford Township police operate. The portal shows data on camera usage and law enforcement alerts in the township.
For actual booking records, you still need to contact the police department or file a FOIA request. The transparency portal is a separate resource. It does not replace the standard records request process for arrest and booking data in Waterford Township.
Note: The Flock Safety portal covers technology usage data, not individual arrest or booking records, so use FOIA for specific 24 hour booking requests.
Request Waterford Township Booking Records
Under Michigan's Freedom of Information Act at MCL 15.231 through MCL 15.246, you can request 24 hour booking records from Waterford Township Police. Send your written request to 5150 Civic Center Drive, Waterford, MI 48329. You can also fax it to 248-673-5190. Include the person's full name, date range, and any case or booking numbers you know.
The department has five business days to respond under MCL 15.235. Complex requests may get a 10-day extension. Copy fees run about $0.10 per page. Low-income requesters get the first $20 waived up to two times per year. Some records are exempt under MCL 15.243. Active investigations, records that could put someone at risk, and juvenile booking data can be withheld. Standard adult booking records are public.
Waterford Township Booking Search Tools
Michigan's statewide databases help fill the gap when Waterford Township does not have an online booking search. These tools cover criminal history, court cases, and inmate tracking.
The ICHAT system costs $10 per search and shows criminal history records. You need a full name and date of birth. ICHAT covers felony convictions, serious misdemeanors over 93 days under MCL 28.241, and pending charges. It does not show current jail status but confirms if someone has a record in Michigan.
For court records, MiCOURT is free. Waterford Township cases go to the 51st District Court for misdemeanors and Oakland County Circuit Court for felonies. MiCOURT shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. You can search by name or case number.
The OTIS offender tracking system from the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks people in state custody. The screenshot below shows the OTIS search interface.
OTIS only covers state-level supervision. People held at Oakland County Jail on a Waterford Township arrest will not appear in OTIS unless sentenced to state prison.
Use VineLink for free custody alerts on inmates at the Oakland County Jail. Sign up for phone, text, or email notifications when an inmate's status changes. The service runs 24 hours a day and covers all participating Michigan jails.
What Waterford Township Booking Records Show
A 24 hour booking record from Waterford Township contains standard arrest data. Here is what to expect.
| Record Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Legal name and any known aliases |
| Date of Birth | For identity confirmation |
| Booking Date/Time | When intake was processed |
| Charges | Criminal charges at time of arrest |
| Bond Amount | Set by the court at arraignment |
| Arresting Agency | Waterford Township Police |
| Physical Description | Height, weight, hair, eyes |
| Mugshot | Available through FOIA request |
Initial charges may change after the Oakland County Prosecutor reviews the evidence. Booking charges are preliminary. For current charge info, search MiCOURT or contact the court directly. The Michigan Legislature website has the full text of charging and arraignment laws.
Oakland County Jail 24 Hour Booking
Waterford Township is in Oakland County. All inmates from the township transfer to the Oakland County Jail at 1201 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac after local processing. For full details on county jail booking procedures and search tools, see the Oakland County 24 hour booking page.
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