From the official site
What we read on the sheriff's or county's own pages for Oakland County Main Jail. Each item links to its source; check there before you travel or send money.
- VisitingOakland County Jail Inmate Visitation Information PageLinked from oakgov.com, checked Oct 15, 2026
- MailInmate Mail ProceduresLinked from oakgov.com, checked Oct 15, 2026
Visiting hours, as posted
Quoted from oakgov.com, checked Oct 15, 2026. Hours change; confirm on the official page.through Sunday – 7:15 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Monday through Friday – Social (Family and Friends) 1:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday - 9:15 AM to 8:15 p.m.
Services the official site links to: Smart Jail Mail (Smart Communications). From oakgov.com, checked Oct 15, 2026
The phone number and street address shown on this page appear on the official site (oakgov.com, checked Oct 15, 2026).
Visiting, calls, money and mail
How to stay in touch with someone at Oakland County Main Jail.
Visiting
Video and in-person visits, ID and rules
Many county jails now hold most visits by video, either from a kiosk in the jail lobby or from home through an app, and some still offer in-person visits through glass. Visits usually need to be scheduled in advance, and people who were just booked often cannot have visitors for the first day or two.
- Have the person's full name and booking number ready.
- Bring a valid government photo ID.
- Arrive early; late visitors are often turned away.
We have not verified these details for Oakland County Main Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (248) 858-5000 or check the facility website.
Phone calls
They call out, and calls are recorded
You cannot call someone in Oakland County Main Jail. They call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. Ask the facility which provider it uses; each facility works with only one.
All calls are recorded. Do not discuss the case on the phone.
We have not verified these details for Oakland County Main Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (248) 858-5000 or check the facility website.
Sending money
Online, by phone, kiosk or money order
Money goes into the person's account (often called a trust or commissary account) using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk, and some accept money orders by mail. We do not yet know which vendor Oakland County Main Jail uses. Never send cash in the mail.
We have not verified these details for Oakland County Main Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (248) 858-5000 or check the facility website.
Sending mail
How to address letters and what is allowed
Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope.
The street address we have on file is 1201 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI, 48341. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.
- Many jails accept only postcards or plain white paper, and scan mail instead of delivering the original.
- No staples, stickers, glitter, perfume, lipstick or tape.
- Books and magazines usually must come directly from a publisher or approved retailer.
- Photos are often limited in number and size, and cannot be Polaroids.
We have not verified these details for Oakland County Main Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (248) 858-5000 or check the facility website.
Commissary
Snacks, hygiene items and phone time
Commissary is the store inside the facility where people buy snacks, hygiene items, writing supplies and phone time using money in their account. Most facilities have a weekly spending limit and a set order day. Some also allow family to order approved care packages through an outside vendor; ask Oakland County Main Jail whether it does.
We have not verified these details for Oakland County Main Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (248) 858-5000 or check the facility website.
Bail and release
Cash bail, bail bonds and holds
Bail for many charges comes from a court bail schedule; for others a judge sets it at the first court appearance, usually within a day or two. You can pay cash bail at the jail or court, or use a licensed bail bond agent, who charges a nonrefundable fee. Confirm the current bail amount and any holds with the jail before paying. Read our bail and bond guide for the details.
We have not verified these details for Oakland County Main Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (248) 858-5000 or check the facility website.
Questions about Oakland County Main Jail
How do I find out if someone is in Oakland County Main Jail?
We do not collect a public roster for this facility. Call the facility to confirm whether someone is being held there.
Where is Oakland County Main Jail?
Oakland County Main Jail is in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan. The street address we have on file is 1201 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI, 48341.
What is the phone number for Oakland County Main Jail?
The phone number we have on file is (248) 858-5000. People held there cannot receive incoming calls.
How do I visit someone at Oakland County Main Jail?
Many county jails hold most visits by video, either from a lobby kiosk or from home through an app, and some still offer in-person visits. Visits usually need to be scheduled in advance, and people who were just booked often cannot have visitors for the first day or two. Visiting days, hours and rules are posted on its visiting page, so check there before you go.
Can I call someone at Oakland County Main Jail?
No. People held at Oakland County Main Jail call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. All calls are recorded, so do not discuss the case on the phone. Ask the facility which phone provider it uses, at (248) 858-5000.
How do I send money to someone at Oakland County Main Jail?
Money goes into the person's account, often called a trust or commissary account, using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, at a lobby kiosk or by money order. Never send cash in the mail. The facility's website links to Smart Jail Mail (Smart Communications).
How do I send mail to someone at Oakland County Main Jail?
Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope. The street address we have on file is 1201 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI, 48341. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything. The rules are on its mail page.
Is searchinmates.org run by this facility?
No. searchinmates.org is a private website and is not affiliated with any government agency. We copy information from public sheriff and corrections sources, and it may be out of date. Always verify with the facility.
An arrest is not a conviction. Everyone is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. searchinmates.org is a private website, not affiliated with Oakland County Main Jail or any government agency.