Michigan State Penitentiary Inmates
Officer union alleges 'inadequate' space for violent inmates ...
Michigan has 26 prisons throughout the state, holding roughly 33000 inmates ... 2026 Sinclair, Inc.
https://wwmt.com/news/state/michigan-prisons-inadequate-space-union-corrections-officers-violent-inmate-justice-law-crime-risks-public-safety-stateMDOC Report Shows Continued Decrease in State’s Prison, Parole, and Probation Populations
MDOC Report Shows Continued Decrease in State’s Prison, Parole, and Probation Populations May 07, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: May 7, 2025 LANSING, Mich – The Michigan Department of Corrections released new data reporting a continued decrease in prison population, illustrating success in rehabilitating offenders and saving Michigan taxpayers money.
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/press-releases/2025/05/07/mdoc-report-shows-continued-decrease
Officer union alleges 'inadequate' space for violent inmates ...
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https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michigan-prisons-inadequate-space-union-corrections-officers-violent-inmate-justice-law-crime-risks-public-safety-stateSenate Bill 769 of 2026 - Michigan Legislature
Senate Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes Senate Bill 769 of 2026 Sponsors History (House actions in lowercase, Senate actions in UPPERCASE)Note: A page number of 0 indicates that the page number is coming soon...
https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0769
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https://www.facebook.com/100043367242229/posts/lansing-mi-friends-community-news-group-january-20-2026-1100-pm-et-the-union-rep/1711534093635482/2025-2026 Criminal Justice Reform Agenda - Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration
The Michigan Collaborative to End Mass Incarceration (MI-CEMI), which serves over 115 member organizations working to improve public safety and end mass incarceration, established the following policy priorities for 2025–2026. These priorities were shaped through deep collaboration among justice-impacted leaders and organizations across the state, reflecting a range of political perspectives, lived experiences, and roles in the criminal legal ...
https://michigancollaborative.org/2025/05/2025-2026-criminal-justice-reform-agenda/
Gov. Whitmer budgets for correctional facilities in fiscal year 2026
LANSING, Mich. (WLUC) - Lawmakers are still concerned about a lack of staffing at correctional facilities in the U.P. On Thursday, the Whitmer administration answered lawmakers' questions about the next budget. Michigan Department of Corrections Director Heidi E. Washington says the Marquette Branch Prison and Alger Correctional Facility are severely understaffed with about 30% vacancy rates.
https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/03/13/gov-whitmer-budgets-correctional-facilities-fiscal-year-2026/
Offender Search
Offender Search Offender Tracking Information System OTIS does NOT contain: - Information that is exempt under the Michigan Freedom of Information Act. - Information about anyone who has been arrested and convicted but not yet sentenced. - - OTIS does NOT contain:...
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/otis
Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS)
In 2008, the Michigan Legislature permitted removal of offender's information from OTIS after three years had elapsed from the discharge date. If an offender resumes supervision with the MDOC, all public records will be available on the website until three years has again elapsed from the discharge date of the most recent MDOC jurisdiction or supervision term.
https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/otis2/otis2.aspx
MI SB0769 2025-2026 103rd Legislature LegiScan
MI SB0769 | 2025-2026 | 103rd Legislature Status Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-1) Status: Introduced on January 21 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-01-21 - Referred To Committee On Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Pending: Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, And Public Safety Committee Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML] Status: Introduced on January 21 2026 - 25% progression Action: 2026-01-21 - Referred To Comm...
https://legiscan.com/MI/bill/SB0769/2025
Bill tracking in Michigan - SB 769 (2025-2026 legislative session) - FastDemocracy
- IntroducedJan 21, 2026 - Passed Senate - Passed House - Became Law Corrections: state facilities; medical information regarding a prisoner provided to individuals as authorized by a prisoner; allow. Amends 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.201 - 791.285) by adding sec. 64a. Summary Sponsors Votes Actions - INTRODUCED BY SENATOR MARY CAVANAGH - REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY Documents...
https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/mi/2025-2026/bills/MIB00028458/
Gov. Whitmer budgets for correctional facilities in fiscal year 2026
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https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/video/2025/03/14/gov-whitmer-budgets-correctional-facilities-fiscal-year-2026/
Michigan Community College Association
The Michigan Department of Corrections Grant Program has been renewed through September 30, 2026. This continuation ensures that corrections officers can continue to access tuition and fee assistance while working toward the requirement of completing 15 college credits within their first 24 months of employment.
https://www.mcca.org/Michigan-Corrections-Officer-Grant-Program
Michigan’s Higher Education in Prison Conference 2026: Building and Sustaining Thriving Learning Communities for Incarcerated Students and Graduates
Michigan’s Higher Education in Prison Conference 2026: Building and Sustaining Thriving Learning Communities for Incarcerated Students and Graduates - Thu, Jun 04, 2026 Prince Conference Center First offered in 2022, the Michigan Higher Education in Prison Conference focused on best practices in launching college-in-prison programs.
https://calvin.edu/events/michigans-higher-education-prison-conference-2026-building-and-sustaining-thriving-learning
MCO – Michigan Corrections Organization
Michigan Corrections Officers and Forensic Security Assistants are not guards – we are the police force, first responders, and mentors in one, managing incarcerated people. The Fight for progress in corrections is just as important today as it was when we started fighting 50 years ago.
https://www.mco-seiu.org/
Press Releases
Press Releases - A public hearing to consider the possible parole of David Watson, #281533 January 23, 2026 The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible parole of David Watson, #281533.
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/press-releases
In southeast Michigan, sheets of metal run through an assembly line and get turned into the license plates seen on millions of cars statewide. What makes this production line different is where it’s located: inside the Gus Harrison Correctional Facility in Adrian, where about 40 minimum-security inmates work.
https://www.instagram.com/p/DT0Ojirke8v/