Family Information

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. 

The Family Orientation Information Packet contains helpful information for family and friends as their loved one begins their incarceration with the MDOC. To view or download the packet, click here. 

The Family Information Packet is a comprehensive guide that provides information on everything from Crime Victims' Rights to Visiting a Prisoner. To view or download the packet, click here. 

Links to information on popular topics can be found below. 

• 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 (SecurePak) 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 
• Mail - Sending Mail to a Prisoner 
• Marriage - Marrying a Prisoner 
• OTIS - Offender Tracking Information System 
• Orientation for Prisoners 
• Prisons - Contacting Michigan Facilities
• Prisoner Property
• Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) Information
• 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

If you still need more information, you can visit our Frequently Asked Questions or call the Correctional Facilities Administration at 517-335-2263.