Oakland County MI Work Release

County Work Release

Last Updated: April 09, 2024
Address
1201 N Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341
County
Oakland
Phone
248-858-1800
Email
prisonerinfo@oakgov.com

Oakland Co WRF is for County Work Release offenders have not been sentenced yet and are detained here until their case is heard.

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You can support your loved ones at Oakland Co WRF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 248-858-1800.

At the Oakland County MI Work Release, inmates with good behavior have access to traditional jobs in the public sector during the day. The program offers varying degrees of freedom, some even allowing prisoners to work during the week and return home, serving their sentences on only weekends. Depending on the terms (which change from time to time), inmates may reside in a halfway house or under home confinement when not working. As they near their release date, residents may transition to reintegration programs, with potential offers of full-time employment upon full release.

Work release program initiatives have proven benefits, including increased employment opportunities post-release, accelerated job acquisition, higher post-release earnings, and reduced recidivism rates among participants. Oakland Co WRF is committed to empowering inmates with skills and opportunities for successful reentry into society.

The Work Release Program (WRP) under MCLA 28.1747 allows courts to grant day parole to jail inmates, primarily for employment purposes. Administered by the Sheriff's Office, this program employs electronic GPS tethers to monitor offenders, enabling them to return home nightly instead of remaining incarcerated, thereby facilitating their employment while ensuring accountability for their whereabouts.

Eligibility for the program extends to both misdemeanor and felony offenders, with certain exceptions. Offenders must have verifiable employment and access to transportation, and the court must order Work Release Status. However, offenders with felony detainers, warrants from other jurisdictions, or convictions for specific charges such as sexual offenses or assault are ineligible.

Guidelines stipulate that court sentencing is a prerequisite, and participants must submit a company-issued employment letter detailing their job specifics. Additionally, a work inclusion zone is established to monitor adherence to the prescribed schedule.

The program entails costs and fees, including an enrollment fee of $75.00, followed by daily fees ranging from $14.50 to $25.00, depending on the type of tether selected. Upon receipt of the employment letter and initial fees, Program Services begin the process of tether procurement and inmate release into the WRTP.

Participants must strictly adhere to time and location restrictions, refraining from engaging in any illegal activity during the program period. Drug use or possession is strictly prohibited, with monitoring conducted at the participant's expense. Non-compliance or positive tests result in termination from the program and return to the Oakland County Jail to complete the sentence.

Inmate Locator

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Visitation Information

The following rules and regulations apply for both in-facility video visits and home video visits.

  • No persons under the age of eighteen (18) will be admitted for any visit. NOTE: The only exception is for N-Dorm Inmate Workers (Trustees) who may have one (1) child per visit accompanied by an adult.
  • NON-ACCEPTABLE CLOTHING: transparent clothing, tank/tube tops, bathing suits, or any other inappropriate attire.
  • TERMINATION OF VISIT: A visit may be denied or terminated under the following circumstances:
    • Visitors under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
    • Failure to prevent children from disturbing other persons in the visiting area.
    • Loud or disruptive behavior.
  • Inmates are allowed one (1) visit per week. (The visitation week begins each Wednesday)
  • All visits are thirty (30) minutes in length. NOTE: Inmate Workers (Trustees) are allowed two 30-minute visits, and if visitors would like them back-to-back for a total of 1 hour, there is a mandatory waiting period of 10 minutes between each 30-minute visit.
  • At NO time will children be left unattended in the lobby?
  • Active probationers, parolees, or individuals on any form of conditional court or institutional release programs must have the permission of the supervising authority to visit a specific inmate.
  • Visiting hours for professionals are Monday through Sunday 7 am until 8:45 pm. All professionals shall be out of the jail facility by 8:45 pm.

VISITING SCHEDULE

There is no visitation on Mondays and Tuesdays, except for professional visits. Visitation will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. All visitors will be required to create an account through ICSolutions.

ALLOWED VISITING TIMES:

Wednesday through Friday

1:15 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 4:15 p.m., 5:00 p.m., 5:45 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7:15 p.m., 8:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday

9:15 a.m., 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 1:45 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 3:15 p.m., 4:00 p.m.

  • Family members/friends must schedule visits 48 hours in advance and may schedule up to 2 weeks prior. All inmate visits are 30 minutes in length.
  • The video visitation unit device will shut off automatically after 30 minutes.
  • If the visitor does not show up for the scheduled visit, the missed visit will count as a visit for the week. If the visitor is late, visiting time is lost.
  • The visitation week starts on Wednesday and runs through Sunday

HOME VIDEO VISITATION

Inmate visitation can also take place from your home for $15.00 for 30 minutes. All visits are monitored and will be terminated if necessary. The same rules will apply regarding dress code and other violations that could terminate the visit.

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