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Oakland County MI Work Release

County Work Release

Last Updated: March 24, 2025
Address
1201 N Telegraph, Pontiac, MI 48341
County
Oakland
Phone
248-858-1800
Email
prisonerinfo@oakgov.com
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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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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.

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Oakland County MI Work Release - FAQs

A County Work Release is a detention facility that primarily houses inmates serving short-term sentences, often for misdemeanor offenses. Unlike traditional jails, workhouses emphasize labor programs, rehabilitation, and reintegration opportunities, allowing inmates to contribute to the community while serving their sentence. These facilities may offer work release programs, vocational training, and educational services to reduce recidivism and prepare inmates for life after incarceration.

Frequently Asked Questions

  1. What is a County Workhouse?
    A County Workhouse is a correctional facility that primarily houses inmates serving short-term sentences, often incorporating work programs, job training, and rehabilitation efforts to prepare them for reintegration into society.

  2. How is a County Workhouse different from a county jail?
    Unlike a jail, which primarily holds pretrial detainees and individuals serving various sentence lengths, a workhouse focuses on sentenced inmates, often with structured work or vocational programs to promote productivity and rehabilitation.

  3. Who is eligible to be housed in a County Workhouse?
    Typically, inmates serving misdemeanor sentences, low-level felony offenders, or those participating in work release programs are housed in workhouses. Eligibility is determined by the courts and facility administrators.

  4. What types of work programs are available in a County Work Release?
    Work programs may include facility maintenance, community service, agricultural work, road cleanup crews, laundry services, or vocational training in trades like carpentry, culinary arts, and landscaping.

  5. Can inmates leave the facility for work release?
    Yes, many County Workhouses offer work release programs, allowing approved inmates to maintain outside employment while returning to the facility when not working.

  6. How does an inmate qualify for work release?
    Eligibility is based on factors such as sentence length, behavior, risk level, and court approval. Participants must maintain employment and comply with program rules.

  7. Are inmates paid for their work?
    Inmates in work release programs earn wages from their employers, with a portion allocated for room and board, court fines, restitution, and other financial obligations. Inmates assigned to in-house work crews typically do not receive wages.

  8. Do County Workhouses provide rehabilitation programs?
    Yes, many workhouses offer substance abuse counseling, educational programs, GED preparation, job training, and life skills courses to reduce recidivism and improve post-release outcomes.

  9. How long can someone be sentenced to a County Workhouse?
    Sentence lengths vary by jurisdiction, but most workhouses house inmates serving less than one year, often for misdemeanors or low-level felony offenses.

  10. Can inmates have visitors at a County Workhouse?
    Yes, most workhouses allow visitation, but policies vary by facility. Visitation schedules, approval requirements, and rules must be followed.

  11. Are inmates allowed phone calls or mail?
    Inmates can send and receive mail, and most facilities provide access to phone services, often requiring prepaid accounts or collect calls.

  12. What happens if an inmate violates workhouse rules?
    Rule violations can result in loss of privileges, removal from work release, extended sentence time, or transfer to a stricter correctional facility.

  13. Are County Workhouses minimum-security facilities?
    Most workhouses operate as minimum or low-security facilities, housing non-violent offenders and those eligible for community-based programs.

  14. What happens after an inmate completes their sentence at a County Workhouse?
    Upon release, inmates may receive assistance with job placement, housing referrals, and reentry support services to help them transition back into the community.

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