IONIA, Mich. (WOOD) — A new policy went into effect this week at Michigan’s state correctional facilities, with the goal of preventing inmates from getting contraband through the mail. Since 2020, ...

Gardens at Michigan correctional facilities this year have generated over 116,000 pounds of produce, which has been donated to food pantries and other community groups, state officials said Friday.

Nov 21, 2025 Nov 21, 2025 Updated Nov 24, 2025 LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - Michigan Department of Corrections facilities grew a record of 116,455 pounds of fresh produce for food pantries and ...

JACKSON, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Corrections hosted its third-annual job fair Wednesday, helping probationers and parolees land a new career and open doors often closed to those with ...

The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is implementing a new rule for mail sent to inmates to prevent contraband from entering the prisons. The new policy requires that all confidential and ...

Production has started on the special edition Michigan vehicle license plates that celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is conducting a mental health study among employees to better identify “challenges and promote workplace wellness.” MDOC reports ...

LANSING, Mich. (WJRT) - The Michigan Department of Corrections is changing how inmates receive legal documents to prevent drugs from entering prisons. Prisons statewide will begin photocopying all ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) has reported the lowest rate of reoffense – or recidivism – on state record. The rate MDOC reported to the state legislature was ...

ST. LOUIS, Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan Department of Corrections’ (MDOC) officer and intelligence staff recovered a large amount of contraband after an attorney/client visit at Central Michigan ...