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For Families

For Families

  • Visit a Prisoner

    Information on how to visit a prisoner, visiting schedules, visiting applications, video visits, and more.

  • Call a Prisoner

    Information on how to call a prisoner, setting up a calling account, blocking prisoner calls, and more.

  • Write a Prisoner

    Information on how to send a letter or email to a prisoner, what can be sent in the mail, legal mail, and more.

  • Send Goods or Money

    Information on how to send money, books, publications, and more to a prisoner.

Information on Prison Processes and Programming

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MDOC Public Contact Information

For inquiries on specific prisoners, prisoner property, or visiting grievances, reach out to the facility where the prisoner is housed.

  • Central Office: 517-335-1426
  • Visiting and Facility Questions: Contact specific facility
  • Parole Board: 517-373-0270
  • Bureau of Health Care Services: 517-335-2263
  • Educational Programming: 517-335-1418
  • Recruitment: 517-335-1874

Additional Resources