Michigan Prison & Jail Facilities
Michigan has 623 correctional facilities, including state prisons, county jails, federal facilities, and reentry centers. Browse the full list from the facility table below, or use the search box to find a specific prison by name.
Michigan has an imprisonment rate of 337 per 100,000 people. A total of 49,497 people are currently incarcerated in Michigan, with 1,18,778 on probation and 13,461 on parole. View recent arrests in Michigan or search the US inmate locator for individual records.
Michigan Prison & Jail System Overview
Michigan operates 170 correctional facilities under the state Department of Corrections. These facilities include state prisons, county jails, reentry centers, and probation offices. The state also hosts 1 federal facilities operated by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).
The state has 52 regional and city jails, which serve as pre-trial detention centers for individuals awaiting arraignment, bail hearings, or transfer to a state institution.
Michigan operates 3 reentry and transitional facilities — also known as halfway houses or residential reentry centers — that provide supervised housing and services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.
An additional 367 facilities in Michigan serve administrative, probation, or specialized supervision roles.
Searching for Inmates in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Justice maintains a public offender search tool at their official state inmate locator. You can search by the person's full name, inmate ID number, or register number. The tool typically returns results including the inmate's name, current facility, gender, race, offense, and projected release date.
For a comprehensive search that covers all facilities and includes inmates who may have transferred across state lines, use our nationwide inmate locator, which covers 2.65 million+ federal inmate records. You can also run a full background check that searches across court records, arrest records, and public data from all 50 states.
Michigan directory snapshot
Visual breakdown of facilities in this listing—how they roll up into broad categories (derived from security-level labels), plus the most common security classifications recorded in our database for Michigan.
Facility mix
593 facilities classified from security-level tags (same rules as the table below).
Segment width scales with the number of facilities in each category.
Top security classifications
Counts are distinct Security_Level values in Michigan.
Prison Population in Michigan by Incarceration Status
The chart and table below show the distribution of the Michigan correctional population by supervision status. 49,497 people are currently incarcerated, with 1,18,778 on probation and 13,461 on parole.
| Supervision Status | Population |
|---|---|
| Probation | 1,18,778 |
| Parole | 13,461 |
| Life Sentence | 5,657 |
| Total Incarcerated | 49,497 |
Prison Population by Gender in Michigan
The incarcerated population in Michigan is predominantly male. 31,913 male and 1,704 female individuals are currently incarcerated. Female incarceration has grown significantly over the past three decades, driven largely by drug-related offenses and mandatory minimum sentencing.
| Gender | Population |
|---|---|
| Male | 31,913 |
| Female | 1,704 |
How to Use the Michigan Prison Search Tool
Finding a prison facility in Michigan is easy with AllJailSearch.us. We have 623 facilities listed in Michigan. Use the search box at the top of the page to find any prison by name, or browse the complete facility table below.
Each facility page provides the following information:
- Visiting Hours — Scheduled days and times for in-person visits
- Visitation Rules — Dress code, ID requirements, and prohibited items
- Phone Number — Direct line to facility administration
- Email & Fax — For correspondence and document submission
- Physical Address — With a driving directions map
- Inmate Locator — Search inmates currently held at the facility
- Send Money Instructions — State-approved methods for commissary deposits
- Phone Call Setup — Carrier information and account setup instructions
How to Contact, Visit, and Send Money to an Inmate in Michigan
Visiting an inmate in Michigan requires advance approval. You must be added to the inmate's approved visitor list before arriving at any facility. Most facilities allow one or two visits per week during scheduled visiting hours.
- Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID on every visit. A driver's license, state ID, or passport is accepted at most facilities.
- Review the facility's dress code before arriving. No revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, and no clothing resembling inmate uniforms are permitted.
- Arrive on time — late arrivals are often turned away. Some facilities require check-in up to 30 minutes before the visit begins.
- Book your visit in advance — walk-in visits are not permitted at most state prisons. Contact the facility directly to schedule.
- Respect facility staff and rules — any violation may result in immediate termination of the visit and possible loss of future visiting privileges.
- Complete the visitor application if you have not visited before. Download the Michigan visitor application.
Read our complete guide to visiting an inmate in prison before your first visit.
Sending Money to an Inmate in Michigan
The Michigan Department of Corrections allows family members and friends to deposit money into an inmate's commissary trust account. Inmates use these funds to purchase hygiene products, food, phone credits, and other approved items from the facility store. Use the following approved methods to send money to an inmate in Michigan:
Michigan inmates maintain a commissary trust account to purchase approved items inside the facility. The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) uses GTL Financial Services / ConnectNetwork as its approved deposit platform.
Method 1 — GTL ConnectNetwork (Online & Mobile, Recommended)
- Visit ConnectNetwork.com and create a free account.
- Pay by debit card, credit card, or electronic check.
- Download the ConnectNetwork mobile app: Android iOS
- Funds typically post within 24–48 hours on business days.
Method 2 — GTL Phone Deposit
- Call GTL's payment line at 1-888-988-4768 (available 24/7).
- Pay by debit or credit card. Have your inmate's MDOC number and facility name ready.
- Service fees apply for phone deposits.
Method 3 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)
- Make the money order payable to the inmate's full committed name. Write the MDOC number on the memo line.
- Mail via USPS to GTL's processing center:
GTL Financial Services
10005 Technology Blvd. West, Suite 130
Dallas, TX 75220 - Processing time: 5–10 business days after receipt. No additional fee for money orders.
Method 4 — Retail Kiosks
- ConnectNetwork has over 26,000 deposit locations including Walmart, Kroger, ACE, and Kmart stores nationwide.
- Visit the store, find the ConnectNetwork kiosk or service desk, and deposit cash or by card.
- Service fees vary by retail location.
Information Required
- Inmate's full committed name
- MDOC inmate number
- Facility name
Read our full inmate money guide for detailed Michigan-specific instructions.
Read our full guide to sending money to an inmate for step-by-step instructions on every method.
Calling an Inmate in Michigan
Phone calls from Michigan correctional facilities are managed through the facility's approved phone carrier. Inmates can only make outgoing collect calls — they cannot receive incoming calls. You must set up a prepaid account with the carrier before any calls can be placed. All calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Read our inmate phone call setup guide for full instructions.
Types of Prisons & Jails in Michigan
The 623 facilities in Michigan span a wide range of security levels and facility types — from minimum-security federal camps to maximum-security state penitentiaries. The table below shows the breakdown by facility type and security classification.
Complete List of Michigan Prison & Jail Facilities
This is the complete list of Michigan correctional facilities. Results are paginated at 20 per page. Select any facility name to view its full profile, including visiting hours, inmate locator, phone number, address, and driving directions.
Browse Prisons by County in Michigan
Michigan has 89 counties with correctional facilities. Select a county below to view recent arrests and facility information for that area.
Helpful Guides for Inmates & Families
Whether you are looking for an inmate, planning a visit, or trying to support a loved one through incarceration, our guides cover every step of the process.
- How to Call an Inmate — Set up a prepaid account and make your first call.
- How to Send Money to an Inmate — Approved deposit methods for every state.
- Complete Visitation Guide — Rules, dress code, and what to expect.
- How to Get Bail — Understanding bail bonds and the pre-trial release process.
- How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer — What to look for and how to find representation.
- Financial Help for Prisoner Families — Government benefits, nonprofits, and emergency aid.
- Life After Prison — Reentry Guide — Employment, housing, and reintegration resources.