What are Rochester Hills Public Records?
As established by the FOIA, Rochester Hills public records include any letters, books, papers, tapes, photographs, maps, symbols, data processing software, or other forms of information generated by state or local agencies in the course of official duties. Interested members of the public may obtain copies of Rochester Hills public records upon request. Nevertheless, there are exemptions to what is regarded as public records by law and will be restricted from public view if it contains:
- Cases involving juveniles
- Certain medical records
- Information that violates an individual's privacy
- Information about trade or security secrets
- Preliminary drafts or notes
- Records that are active or pending investigation
- Taxpayer information or other private financial records
- All records exempt by law
Rochester Hills Crime Statistics
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) provides a nationwide crime statistics report through its Uniform Crime Report (UCR) program. According to the FBI's 2019 crime report, Rochester Hills recorded a total number of 501 crime offenses. The crimes include 5 rape cases, 3 robberies, 31 aggravated assaults, 42 burglaries, 405 larceny thefts, 14 motor vehicle thefts, and 1 arson. There was no record of murder in the city, while the most common crime was larceny-theft. In comparison to 2018, Rochester Hills recorded a total number of 496 crime offenses. A further breakdown of these crimes includes 1 murder case, 9 rape cases, 8 robberies, 35 aggravated assaults, 47 burglaries, 369 larceny thefts, 26 motor vehicle thefts, and 1 arson.
Are Rochester Hills Criminal Records Public?
Not all Rochester Hills criminal records are considered public records. For example, access to a juvenile case, criminal history information generated by law enforcement agencies are restricted from public view. Only a specific group of employers, such as security guard firms, child or elderly care facilities, public utility companies, and law enforcement agencies are allowed to access the records. Also, involved parties can request copies of their criminal records by contacting the Oakland County Sheriff's Office substation in the City of Rochester Hills:
750 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 537-3530
Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m.
How to Obtain Rochester Hills Police Reports and Arrest Records
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office substation in the City of Rochester Hills maintains and issues all records of police reports and arrests records within the city. To obtain a record, interested persons may need to submit a completed public record request form in person from 7:00 a.m to 6:00 p.m., Mondays through Friday. The Rochester Hills substation charges a $4 fee for the first page and an additional $1 for each page thereafter. Record requests are processed within 3 to 5 business days.
750 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 537-3530
How to Find Sex Offender Information in Rochester Hills
The Michigan State Police (MSP) through its searchable online sex offender registry maintains and provides information on Rochester Hills sex offenders and other parts of the state. Residents may search for registered sex offenders by area, name, city, non-compliant status. To find sex offender information in Rochester Hills, interested persons may choose to search with any of the following information:
- Offender's Name (Both first and last names)
- Address
- City
- State
- Zipcode
- ZIp plus
- Offender Address Type
How to Find Rochester Hills Inmate Records
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office provides an inmate locator tool for the city of Rochester Hills and other parts of the county. The Sheriff’s Office maintains records of all inmates currently incarcerated, inmates incarcerated in the last 72 hours, and inmates released in the last 72 hours. Interested persons may find Rochester Hills inmate records by searching with an inmate’s ID number, last name, or first name. The inmate locator tool provides the following information on each inmate, inmate name, image, booking date, inmate ID number, sex, jail location, date of birth, and charges.
How Do I Visit an Inmate in Rochester Hills Jail?
Rochester Hills jail is operated by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. Visitations are only allowed Wednesday through Sunday. Visitors are required to schedule a visit at least 48 hours in advance and present a valid photo ID. The Oakland County Jail provides an option for both in-person visits and video visitation. Inmates are allowed 1 visit per week, while inmates with trustee status are allowed 2 visits per week. Also, inmates are only allowed 2 visitors per time, an adult and a child or two adults. In a case where there are multiple children, only one child is allowed at a time.
Oakland County Jail
1201 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341-1044
Phone: (248) 858-5000
Court Records
The trial court system in Michigan consists of Circuit Courts, District Courts, Probate Courts, Municipal Courts, Concurrent Jurisdiction and Unified Trial Courts, and Court of Claims. As part of the Michigan Judicial Branch, the Oakland County Courts provide access to different court records in Rochester Hills and other parts of the county. Depending on the type of case, Rochester Hills court cases are heard in the following locations:
Oakland County Circuit Court
1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept 413,
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0582
Oakland County District Court
52nd District Court - 3rd Division
700 Barclay Circle
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Phone: (248) 853-5553
Oakland County Probate Court
1200 North Telegraph Road, Dept 457
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0260
Are Rochester Hills Court Records Public?
Not all court records are open to the public. As established under the Michigan Court Rule 15.232(h), court records are not subject to the Freedom of Information Act request. Therefore, the Clerk may not permit any record to be taken from the court without the order of the court. However, the court may grant access to some of its records through publicly accessible websites or other electronic means upon request.
How to Obtain Rochester Hills Civil Court Records
Requestors may obtain copies of Rochester Hills civil court records at the court where the case was heard, except in cases where a case is exempted by statute, court order, or court rule. Interested persons are required to contact the Office of the Court Clerk to request desired civil records. Although the records are available to inspect for free, the court charges a fee of $2 for each page requested. Requestors should also note that using personal equipment to reproduce or copy a court record is prohibited.
How to Obtain Rochester Hills Criminal Court Records
In compliance with the Michigan Court Rules (MCR), the Court Clerk maintains and issues copies of the Rochester Hills criminal court records to its public upon request. To obtain a criminal court record, interested persons are required to visit the court where the case was heard. Requests may be made in person or by mail. Upon request, interested persons are required to provide their personal information, including their name and contact information as well as the details of the desired case. The court does not charge a fee for the records and is also not obligated to grant access to a criminal record.
What are Rochester Hills Vital Records?
Rochester Hills vital records consist of any recorded information of life events generated by government agencies, such as birth records, marriage records, divorce records, and death records. Most vitals are available to the general public and may be obtained by submitting an application or request form. Rochester Hills vitals can be obtained at the local custodian agency or department.
Where and How to Obtain Rochester Hills Divorce Records
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) through its Vital Records Office maintains records of all divorces that occurred in the state. The department keeps records of divorces that occurred from 1897 till the present. To obtain Rochester Hills divorce records, interested persons are required to complete and submit a divorce record request form. Requests can be done in person, online, or by mail.
For in-person requests, interested persons may visit the Vital Records Office from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday (excluding recognized state holidays)
South Grand Building, 1st Floor
333 South Grand Avenue
Lansing MI 48933
Phone: (517) 335-8666
For online requests, requestors may visit the MDHHS website, while mail-in requests can be addressed to:
Vital Records Request
P.O. Box 30721
Lansing, MI 48909
Where and How to Get Public Rochester Hills Marriage Records
The Oakland County Clerk’s Office maintains and issues certified copies of all public Rochester Hills marriage records to the general public upon request. Requesters can obtain copies of a record in person, online, or by mail. For marriage records prior to 1942, requestors can only obtain such records in person or by mail. The County Clerk's Office is open to marriage records requests from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday to Friday.
For both in-person and mail requests, interested persons are to submit a complete marriage record request form as well as a valid photo ID upon request. Requests submitted in person are typically ready on the same day, while mail-in requests should be ready within 7 to 10 business days. All requests are to be addressed to the County Clerk's Office vital records unit:
County Clerk's Office - Vital Records
1200 North Telegraph Road
Dept 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0571
The office charges $15 for each first and a $5 fee for each additional copy of the same record. All interested persons are to provide information on the desired record such as names of parties involved and date of marriage.
Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Rochester Hills
Requestors can obtain copies of confidential marriage records in Rochester Hills at the Oakland County Clerk's office. Such records are maintained and issued to only authorized persons. In this case, authorized persons may include any of the following:
- The person or persons named on the record
- Member of a law enforcement agency
- Legal representatives
- An immediate family member, including a parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, spouse, or domestic partner
Interested persons may obtain the marriage records by completing and submitting a marriage record request form at the
County Clerk's Office - Vital Records
1200 North Telegraph Road
Dept 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0571
The office charges $15 for each first copy and a $5 fee for each additional copy of the same record. Requestors are required to provide information on the desired record such as names of parties involved and date of marriage.
Where and How to Find Rochester Hills Birth Records
The Oakland County Clerk's Office maintains and issues copies of all Rochester Hills birth records for individuals upon request. Requestors may obtain certified copies of birth records in person, online, or by mail. For birth records prior to 1935, requestors can only obtain such records in person or by mail. Rochester Hills birth records are considered confidential records and are only available to authorized persons. An authorized person may include any of the following:
- The person named in the record
- Parent of the person named in the record
- The legal guardian or representative
- Member of Law enforcement agency
- An immediate family member, including a parent, grandparents, child, grandchild, sibling, and spouse of the person named in the record.
Eligible persons are to submit a completed birth records request form alongside a valid photo ID upon request. Interested persons who are legal guardians, legal representatives, or heirs of the person named in the record are to provide additional documents which may include:
- Guardianship documents
- Custody orders
- Legal representative documents
- The named person's death record and requestor's birth record to prove they are an heir.
The County Clerk’s Office charges $15 for each first copy and a $5 fee for each additional copy of the same record. For persons requesting for their record and are 65 years or above, they are charged $10 for each first copy and $5 for each additional copy of the same record. Requestors may obtain copies of birth records, in person or by mail, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday to Friday at the office location:
County Clerk's Office - Vital Records
1200 North Telegraph Road
Dept 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0571
Where and How to Find Rochester Hills Death Records
The Oakland County Clerk’s office maintains and issues copies of Rochester Hills death records to its public upon request. The County Clerk’s issues certified copies of death records and can be obtained in person, online, or via mail. For death records prior to 1942, requests can only be made in person or by mail. Requestors are required to submit a completed death records request form and present a valid photo ID upon request. Both in-person and mail requests are to be addressed to:
County Clerk's Office - Vital Records
1200 North Telegraph Road
Dept 413
Pontiac, MI 48341
Phone: (248) 858-0571
The Oakland County Clerk’s office is open to request from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m, Monday to Friday. The office charges $15 for each first copy and $5 each for an additional copy of the same record.
