Contact Info
Pretrial & Justice Services
248-451-2319
250 Elizabeth Lake Road
Suite 1520
Pontiac, MI 48341
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm
Pretrial Services
Pretrial - Felony - Misdemeanor
"The mission of Pretrial Services is to uphold pretrial justice through legal and evidence-based practices"
Pretrial Services (PTS) is a unit of the Oakland County Pretrial & Justice Services Division established in 1987 with the primary mission of screening the adult pretrial arrestee population for release suitability in accordance with MCR 6.106. PTS uses the Praxis Assessment Instruction Manual, a pretrial risk assessment tool, which scores factors that research has shown to be predictive of pretrial misconduct; either failure to appear or re-arrest. The risk score is used to develop a bail recommendation aimed at mitigating the risk of fail to appear or re-arrest. It is the goal of the unit to maximize the number of defendants that can be safely released into the community while detaining those who pose a risk to public safety.
In addition to an interview with the defendant, prior to their initial court appearance, computerized record checks including District and Circuit Court records, Probate records, Secretary of State, and LEIN are accessed to determine prior convictions and FTAs. Information obtained during the interview is verified when possible, for accuracy. Contact with references, family members, schools, employers, probation / parole agents, and others are pursued by the investigators.
If a defendant is at risk for pretrial misconduct, conditions of release may be recommended and ordered by the court. A defendant may also be required to report to the Pretrial Services Supervision Unit (see Pretrial Supervision) to ensure compliance with those conditions.
Eligibility
- Most in-custody defendants charged with a felony or misdemeanor offense.
Additional Information
No cost for Pretrial Services, however, the defendant will be responsible for electronic monitoring fees, the cost of drug and/or alcohol testing fees and/or counseling fees, if imposed.
Additional information can be provided by calling (248) 452-2155 or (248) 655-1276.
If you are attempting to reach the Pretrial Supervision or Electronic Monitoring Program, you will need to call (248) 451-2310 and choose option 5.
Investigator Contacts
- Pretrial Services Administration: (248) 655-1276
- Oakland County Jail Pretrial Office: (248) 452-2155
- 43rd District Court Ferndale: (248) 547-8700 ext. 471
- 43rd District Court Hazel Park: (248) 547-8700 ext. 471
- 43rd District Court Madison Heights: (248) 451-2313
- 45th District Court Oak Park: (248) 691-7409
- 46th District Court Southfield: (248) 796-5848
- 47th District Court Farmington: (248) 871-2939
- 48th District Court Bloomfield: (248) 452-2155
- 50th District Court Pontiac: (248) 758-3861
- 51st District Court Waterford: (248) 618-6158
- 52-1 District Court Novi: (248) 305-6452
- 52-2 District Court Clarkston: (248) 212-0974
- 52-3 District Court Rochester: (248) 537-3692
- 52-4 District Court Troy: (248) 528-8503
Frequently Asked Questions
Your information is valuable to us. Please call the Pretrial Services Office in your jurisdiction. If there is no office in your jurisdiction, contact the Oakland County Jail Office at (248) 452-2155.
Hours vary by jurisdiction but are generally Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday, the Oakland County Jail Pretrial Office hours are from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm.
At times, it is possible to post bond after arrest and before the arraignment. Contact the arresting police agency to see if there is a bond. If there is no bond, then the defendant will be arraigned by the court. After the arraignment, bond can be posted at the district court during court business hours or at the Oakland County Jail if the defendant is held there (twenty-four hours a day). Bonds can typically be paid by cash or credit card. Please contact the court or sheriff's department for specific payment options and credit card fees.
You may contact the Oakland County Jail Office at (248) 452-2155, Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 3:30pm You must identify yourself and provide your bar number. The Pretrial Services Praxis Assessment (which does not include the defendant's criminal history) can be faxed to your office or you may request access by completing the Attorney Cstar Access Request Form.
If you were ordered by the judge, magistrate or a probation officer, you must follow any instructions verbally given or stated in writing on your bond order. Do not wait for one of these programs to contact you. You are responsible for compliance with your conditional release. If you were ordered to Pretrial Supervision or Electronic Monitoring as part of your bond conditions, please contact Pretrial Supervision at (248) 451-2310, and choose option 5.
Contact Info
Pretrial & Justice Services
248-451-2319
250 Elizabeth Lake Road
Suite 1520
Pontiac, MI 48341
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 4:30pm