Southfield Recent Arrests
Southfield recent arrests are processed by the Southfield Police Department, which serves a city of about 76,000 people in Oakland County. Southfield sits just north of Detroit and is one of the busiest suburbs in the metro area. People arrested by Southfield police get booked at the Oakland County Jail. You can search for recent arrests through the Oakland County Sheriff, state databases like ICHAT, or the 46th District Court. This page explains how to find Southfield arrest records and what tools are available.
Southfield Arrest Records Overview
Southfield Police Department Arrests
The Southfield Police Department operates from 26000 Evergreen Road. The department handles all law enforcement within city limits. Southfield covers about 26 square miles and has a mix of commercial areas, office parks, and residential neighborhoods. When officers make an arrest, the person is processed locally and then transported to the Oakland County Jail for holding.
Call (248) 796-5500 for non-emergency matters. The records bureau can help with copies of arrest reports and incident reports. Under MCL § 15.231, you have the right to submit a Freedom of Information Act request for police records. The department must respond within five business days. Expect fees of about $1 per page for copies. Financial hardship waivers may reduce or eliminate the first $20 in fees.
All Southfield arrests get reported to the state per MCL § 28.242. Records flow into the statewide criminal history system, usually within 72 hours.
Southfield Police Department
| Address | 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 |
| Non-Emergency | (248) 796-5500 |
Oakland County Jail and Southfield Bookings
After an arrest in Southfield, the person is taken to the Oakland County Jail. The Oakland County Sheriff runs the jail and handles all bookings for cities across the county. This is one of the larger county jail systems in Michigan. Oakland County processes bookings from dozens of police departments, including Southfield, Troy, Farmington Hills, and Rochester Hills.
To find out if someone is in Oakland County Jail, call the sheriff's office at (248) 858-1800. The sheriff can provide booking information over the phone. Ask for the inmate's charges, bond amount, and next court date. Booking records are updated as new arrests come in throughout the day and night.
People held on felony charges stay in county jail until arraignment. Misdemeanor arrests may lead to a quick release on personal bond or cash bond. For a broader look at Oakland County arrest records, visit the Oakland County recent arrests page. That page covers all the cities in the county and how records are managed.
Keep in mind that once someone is released from custody, their info may not show up in the jail system anymore. The jail roster reflects current inmates only.
Southfield Court Records After Arrest
Court cases from Southfield arrests split between two courts. The 46th District Court handles arraignments, preliminary exams, and all misdemeanor cases. It serves Southfield and nearby communities. Felony cases begin at the 46th District for the preliminary hearing but then move up to the 6th Circuit Court for trial. The 6th Circuit Court sits in Pontiac and handles felony cases for all of Oakland County.
Search Southfield court cases through MiCOURT. This free online tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. You can see hearing dates, case status, and charges. Full court documents may require an in-person visit to the clerk's office. Court records are public under MCL § 600.1420, except for sealed and juvenile cases.
Note: The 46th District Court also handles traffic cases and civil disputes for Southfield. Make sure you search the criminal division for arrest-related records.
Search Southfield Arrest Records Online
ICHAT is the main statewide criminal history tool. It is run by the Michigan State Police. Each search costs $10 and requires a name and date of birth. ICHAT pulls records from every court and police agency in Michigan. Southfield arrests will appear in ICHAT once reported. The tool covers felonies and serious misdemeanors but does not include pending cases.
OTIS is free. The Michigan Department of Corrections runs it. OTIS tracks people in state prison or on parole. If someone arrested in Southfield ended up in the state system, you can find them here. Search by name or MDOC number. The database also covers people discharged in the last three years.
Michigan has several statewide databases that can help you search arrest and court records from any city.
The OTIS search tool shown above lets you look up anyone under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision, including people originally arrested in Southfield.
VINELink provides free custody notifications. Register to get alerts when someone in Oakland County Jail or a state facility has a change in custody status. This covers releases, transfers, and escapes. It is useful if you want real-time updates after a Southfield arrest.
Clearing Southfield Arrest Records
Michigan's Clean Slate law gives people more options for expungement. Under MCL § 780.621, you can petition to set aside up to two felonies after 10 years and up to four misdemeanors after seven years. Certain offenses qualify for automatic expungement without filing a petition. The filing fee is $50. Fee waivers are available for people who cannot afford it.
Some crimes cannot be expunged. Serious violent offenses, sex crimes, and sentences over 10 years are excluded from the Clean Slate law. For Oakland County felonies, file the petition with the 6th Circuit Court in Pontiac. For Southfield misdemeanors, file with the 46th District Court.
Under MCL § 28.243, arrest records that did not lead to a conviction may be destroyed after a set waiting period. If your charges were dismissed or you were acquitted, you may get the record removed sooner. Check Michigan Legal Help for free guides on the expungement process and eligibility screening tools.
After a court grants expungement, the record is removed from ICHAT and other public databases. It takes several months for the order to take full effect. MCL § 445.1883 also protects against websites that charge fees to remove mugshot images.
Oakland County Arrest Records
Southfield is part of Oakland County, one of the most populated counties in Michigan. The Oakland County Sheriff handles jail operations and booking records across the county. For a complete look at arrest records from all Oakland County cities, visit the county page.
Nearby Cities
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