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Jenni Riehle, Public Information Officer

Phone: Mon - Thu, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 517-241-0363

Email: Riehlej2@Michigan.gov

MDOC Press Statements

North Lake Correctional Facility

The North Lake Correctional Facility located in Baldwin, Michigan is owned and operated by the GEO Group, a privately-owned company. The federal Department of Homeland Security has contracted with this facility. The facility has never been owned or operated by the State of Michigan, or the Michigan Department of Corrections, and the State of Michigan has no authority over its operations.

MDOC Press Releases 

Prison Drug Smuggling Attempt by Attorney Stopped by Michigan Department of Corrections

August 08, 2025

St. Louis, MI - Michigan Department of Corrections’ officer and intelligence staff recovered a large amount of contraband after an attorney/client visit at Central Michiga...

A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Charles Webb, #236602

July 31, 2025

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on August 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. to consider the possible parole of Charles Webb, #236602. The hearing will be conducted via ...

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Strategic Plans
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Progress Reports
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View media items from MDOC events, trainings, and more. 
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The MDOC presents three awards annually: Corrections Officer of the Year, Agent of the Year, and the Director's Award. 
Award Recipients
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In the 100+ years state corrections records have been kept, there have been 14 staff members killed in the line of duty. These are their stories.

Fallen Employees