Family Information Packet
- Introduction
The Michigan Department of Corrections is dedicated to providing as much information as possible to family members who have a loved one serving in Michigan's prison system. This Family Information Packet, designed by the Correctional Facilities Administration which oversees prison operations, is a comprehensive guide that provides information on everything from Crime Victims' Right to Visiting a Prisoner.
If you still need more information, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions, or call the Correctional Facilities Administration at 517-335-2263.
- Family Information Packet (download, 46 pgs. 682 KB)
- Standard Medical Release Form
- Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Information
Family Information Packet Topics
- Books & Publications - Sending Books and/or Publications to a Prisoner
- Crime Victim's Rights Information
- Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing Videophone Registration
- Discipline - Prisoner Discipline
- Educational Programming
- Electronic Messages - Sending to Prisoners
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Information
- Friends and Family Pack Program - How it Works
- Grievances - Prison Rape Elimination Act Grievance Process
- Grievances - Prisoner/Parolee Grievance Process
- Health Care - The Rights of Prisoners to Physical and Mental Health Care
- In Person Visits During COVID-19
- Mail - Sending Mail to a Prisoner
- Marriage - Marrying a Prisoner
- OTIS - Offender Tracking Information System
- Orientation for Prisoners
- Prisons - Contacting Michigan Facilities
- Programming - Prisoner Referral and Placement Process
- Reception Center Processing - New Prisoners
- Reentry - The Role of Families in the Reentry Process
- Religious Programming for Prisoners
- Sending a Prisoner Funds With GTL Financial Services
- Telephone Calls with Prisoners - The Complete Guide
- Transfers - Transferring Prisoners to New Locations
- Truth in Sentencing Information
- Video Visitation
- Visiting a Prisoner