Sheriff · Oakland County
Oakland County Sheriff's Office
The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement across Oakland County, operates the county jail and runs county dispatch. Call 911 for emergencies.
Ferndale, MI is in Oakland County, so this office serves Ferndale residents.
What this office handles
- Law enforcement
- Non-emergency dispatch
- Inmate information
- Police reports
Other Oakland County services
- JailOakland County JailThe county jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office at the county complex in Pontiac. Inmate information is available by phone.248-858-1800
- Circuit courtOakland County Circuit CourtThe Circuit Court hears felony criminal cases, civil cases above the district court limit, family and divorce matters for Oakland County.248-858-0344
- Probate courtOakland County Probate CourtThe Probate Court handles wills and estates, guardianships, conservatorships and mental health matters.248-858-0260
- District courtsOakland County District CourtsDistrict courts across Oakland County handle traffic, misdemeanour, landlord-tenant and small claims matters. Each city is served by a specific district court.
- Friend of the courtOakland County Friend of the CourtFriend of the Court handles child support, custody and parenting time enforcement for Oakland County Circuit Court cases.248-858-0461
- ProsecutorOakland County Prosecutor's OfficeThe Prosecutor's Office reviews criminal charges and prosecutes cases on behalf of Oakland County, and supports crime victims.248-858-0656
Ferndale city departments
Water bills, permits, trash and parking are handled by the city.
See Ferndale city services