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Updated on: March 13, 2024

Department Name: Michigan Department of Correction
Location: 206 East Michigan Avenue Grandview Plaza PO Box 30003 Lansing MI 48909
Phone Number: (517) 335-1426

Official Website: http://www.michigan.gov/corrections/
Currently Incarcerated Inmates: http://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2.aspx
Visitor Application: https://www.michigan.gov/-/media/Project/Websites/corrections/assets/Folder10/CAJ-103_MDOC_Visiting_Application-pdf.pdf?rev=e85fb723a21b405d8d6b1bb3dd78da2e
Video Visitation: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/-/media/Project/Websites/corrections/assets/Folder26/Video_Visiting_Standards_8-30-2021.pdf?rev=63054d3d0376486f9ca5b4961ec3ffab&hash=8BFEFD1F90607C7EE4953A63DE24F9DC
Send Mail/Packages: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/-/media/Project/Websites/corrections/LG/Family-Information-Packet.pdf?rev=69e53fbf9f574ec0a0780440bfadd12b&hash=8F940E8C0E6A309D32CDCFB1B7EB704F
Send Money: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/-/media/Project/Websites/corrections/LG/Family-Information-Packet.pdf?rev=69e53fbf9f574ec0a0780440bfadd12b&hash=8F940E8C0E6A309D32CDCFB1B7EB704F
Phone Calls: https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/-/media/Project/Websites/corrections/LG/Family-Information-Packet.pdf?rev=69e53fbf9f574ec0a0780440bfadd12b&hash=8F940E8C0E6A309D32CDCFB1B7EB704F

Searching for inmates who are held in correctional facilities within Michigan can be done through various methods. The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is responsible for operating all state prisons and two county jails located in Muskegon and Jackson counties. To locate an inmate within the MDOC system, individuals can use the DOC's public online offender tracking information system.

Here are the steps to conduct a Michigan state inmate search:

Start by collecting accurate information about the inmate you are trying to locate, such as their name, sex, race, age, MDOC number, or any identifying marks, tattoos or scars.
Visit the MDOC's public online offender tracking information system and enter the inmate's information. The search tool displays results that include demographic information, arrest details, mugshots, charges, and court dates.
For individuals looking for someone incarcerated at a county jail in Michigan, local sheriff's offices may offer an online inmate search feature on their websites. Users can enter either the name or booking number into the search bar to find basic demographic information about current inmates, along with their court status and release date if applicable.
Use additional resources: Some counties in Michigan provide additional methods for finding out where inmates are located. For instance, Bay County has established a hotline at (989) 895-4050 that responds to inquiries regarding current inmates, including their address/location of incarceration and release date if applicable.

In addition to state inmate search, Michigan also has a federal prison system that houses inmates convicted of federal crimes. To search for federal inmates in Michigan, individuals can visit the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) website, which maintains a database of all federal inmates. The BOP website provides access to information about the inmate's name, location, age, race, gender, release date, and more.

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