Oakland County Jail
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- Facility Type
- County Facility
- Security Level
- Pretrial / Sentenced
- Inmate Capacity
- Not available
- Established
- Not available
- Operated By
- Oakland County Sheriff's Office
Oakland County Jail Inmate Communication Overview
Oakland County Jail is the main county detention facility in Pontiac, Michigan, operated by the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. It holds pretrial detainees and sentenced inmates from across Oakland County in the Detroit suburbs.
Phone calls at Oakland County Jail run through Securus Technologies. Families create a Securus account online or by phone, then add money to the inmate's phone account so the inmate can call approved numbers. Inmates are responsible for the cost of their calls, which are limited to certain hours and to pre-approved numbers.
Video visitation availability at Oakland County Jail is reported inconsistently across sources, so families should confirm the current visit and video options directly with the jail before planning a visit. In-person visiting follows standard county jail rules with photo ID required.
Communication Options
Available communication services at Oakland County Jail.
Messaging
Electronic messages to and from the inmate.
Electronic messaging not confirmed for this facility. Check with the jail before assuming it is available.
Video Calls
Remote or in-person video visitation.
Video visitation reports conflict. Confirm current visit options directly with the jail.
Photo Sharing
Send approved digital or physical photos.
Photo sharing not confirmed. Physical photos by mail are subject to jail content rules.
Phone Calls
Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.
Provider: Securus
Outgoing calls through Securus. Families fund the inmate's phone account online or by phone.
Money Transfer
Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.
Confirm current deposit options on the Oakland County Sheriff's inmate services page.
Communication Providers at Oakland County Jail
These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.
Securus
Securus Technologies provides the inmate phone system at Oakland County Jail.
View Securus ServicesCommunication Rules at Oakland County Jail
- Create a Securus account and fund the inmate's phone account before calls can be made.
- Calls go only to pre-approved numbers during designated calling hours. No incoming calls.
- Confirm whether video visitation is currently offered before planning around it.
- All calls are recorded and monitored by jail staff.
- Three-way calling and calls to 911 or other inmates are not allowed.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Oakland County Jail
Common questions from families about communication at this facility.
- How do I set up phone calls with an Oakland County Jail inmate?
- Create an account with Securus Technologies online or by calling 1-800-844-6591. Add money to the inmate's phone account, and the inmate can then call approved numbers during calling hours.
- Does Oakland County Jail offer video visitation?
- Sources conflict on video visitation at Oakland County Jail. Call the jail directly to confirm the current visit options before planning a visit.
- Who pays for calls at Oakland County Jail?
- Inmates are responsible for the cost of their calls, funded through the Securus phone account that families can add money to.
- Can I receive calls from an Oakland County Jail inmate?
- Yes, if you are on the inmate's approved call list and there are funds in the phone account. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
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