If someone you know has been arrested in Oakland County, Michigan, there are a few things you should know. In order to post bond for an Oakland County Jail inmate, you must follow several rules.
Facts about Posting Bond for an Oakland County Jail Inmate
The jail is located at 1201 N. Telegraph Road in Pontiac. It is a maximum security facility and can hold 440 inmates. There is additional space for 156 new arrestees.
You may pay bail at the bonding area, which is open 24 hours a day. Cash bonds, surety bonds, and fines and costs may be paid here. Cash bonds of $10,000 or more will be processed at the applicable court.
Inmates may pay their bail on their own or ask a friend or family member to help. Bail may be paid by cash, credit card, or a check, as well as through a bail bondsperson.
If you need information about the bail agreement, you must contact the court. If you are planning on obtaining a surety bond, having several pieces of information available can simplify the process. This information includes:
- The inmate’s full name.
- Where the inmate is being held (such as a specific local or county jail)
- The specific charges
- The bail amount
- Where the alleged crime occurred
- The name of the arresting officer in case questions arise
Visiting Someone in the Oakland County Jail
All visits take place through a video visitation system, according to the county jail website page. Inmates must schedule the appointments, and visiting list information cannot be given over the phone or online. You must have a valid form of identification to obtain information.
For additional details about how to post bond for an Oakland County Jail inmate or how to visit someone in the jail, visit the jail page of the county website. If you need help getting someone out of jail, contact Detroit Bail Bonds online or at (313) 244-0669.