How-Tos
This page contains items that may help attorneys and clients navigate the criminal legal system. It is intended to be a helpful resource to find services that may not be under the direct control of the IDSO.
Complaints
If you would like to file a formal complaint against an attorney, please use this form. Please read all of the instructions on this form before submitting it:
Oakland County Jail
If you have a loved one in the Oakland County Jail you can search the Sheriff's Office Inmate Locator, or get further information about how to send them money or post their bond.
If you are trying to use the "Smart Communications" system to visit a client at the jail, the following resources may be helpful:
Court Case Lookup
If you are trying to look up a case, the following resources may be helpful:
Attorney Resources
Send us your anonymous feedback using the Attorney Satisfaction Survey.
Sign up for a Cstar account with Pretrial and Justice Services to access client information.
Access your SADO Criminal Defense Resource Center account.
Access the OCBA training portal for roster attorneys.
Create your free National Association for Public Defense (NAPD) account.
Oakland Transit
Helpful resources for navigating Oakland County Transit Information in Oakland County.
Oakland 360
Access the Oakland360 Care Center for clients in need of physical, behavioral, and social health concerns.