Michigan State Prisoners
Press Releases
Press Releases - A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Diapolis Smith, #208008 January 13, 2026 The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible parole of Diapolis Smith, #208008.
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/press-releases
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/
Michigan prisoners make 12000 license plates a day
Michigan prisoners make 12,000 license plates a day — and $1.31 per hour. Avatar photo by Janelle D. James January 16, 2026 ...
https://bridgemi.com/michigan-government/michigan-prisoners-make-12000-license-plates-a-day-and-1-31-per-hour/House Bill 5453 of 2026 - Michigan Legislature
House Introduced Bill Introduced bills appear as they were introduced and reflect no subsequent amendments or changes House Bill 5453 of 2026 Categories 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-HB-5453
The change, effective Jan. 5,... - News Channel 3 WWMT TV | Facebook
Michigan prisons to photocopy all inmate mail to curb drug smuggling MICHIGAN,. (WPBN/WGTU) - - The Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) is implementing a new policy to photocopy all incoming mail for inmates, retaining orig...
https://www.facebook.com/wwmtnews/posts/the-change-effective-jan-5-2026-comes-in-response-to-concerns-over-synthetic-dru/1288907216608298/
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
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
Corrections officers union reports new wave of violent incidents at mid-Michigan prison | WCMU Public Radio
The union representing corrections officers at state prisons says December saw dozens of fights, assaults and medical emergencies at the St. Louis Correctional Facility. The report is one of many the Michigan Corrections Organization have released highlighting violence in state prisons over the last years, including the St.
https://radio.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-16/corrections-officers-union-reports-new-wave-of-violent-incidents-at-mid-michigan-prison
Winnable criminal justice reforms in 2026 | Prison Policy Initiative
By Sarah Staudt and Emmett Sanders November 2025 Press release Printable version In this year’s guide to winnable criminal justice reforms, we’ve added new information about parole reform around the country, and updated all of our sections with new example bills and resources where you can learn more about the wide range of reforms we have seen across the country in recent years.
https://www.prisonpolicy.org/reports/winnable2026.html
HB4211 | Michigan 2025-2026 | Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require. Amends sec. 83 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.283). - Legislative Tracking | PolicyEngage
− Summary − Full Text − Actions (6) On November 5, 2025 in the House: - Reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) - Referred to second reading On March 13, 2025 in the House: - Bill electronically reproduced 03/12/2025 On March 12, 2025 in the House: - Introduced by Representative Rep. Amos O'Neal - Read a first time - Referred to Committee on Judiciary − Sponsors (9) Type: Primary Sponsor...
https://trackbill.com/bill/michigan-house-bill-4211-corrections-other-reentry-services-and-support-for-certain-individuals-after-resentencing-require-amends-sec-83-of-1953-pa-232-mcl-791-283/2697583/
Press Releases
Press Releases - A public hearing to consider the possible parole of Diapolis Smith, #208008 January 13, 2026 The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. to consider the possible parole of Diapolis Smith, #208008.
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/press-releases
HB 5216 - Michigan (2025-2026) - Plural
Document: Show Markup 1.1 Sec. 64a. (1) The department shall provide each prisoner when 1.2 the prisoner is received in a correctional facility a medical 1.3 information release form, an emergency contact form, and the 1.4 brochure developed under subsection (7).
https://pluralpolicy.com/app/legislative-tracking/bill/details/state-mi-2025_2026-hb5216
Bill Text: MI SB0537 | 2025-2026 | 103rd Legislature | Introduced | LegiScan
Bill Text: MI SB0537 | 2025-2026 | 103rd Legislature | Introduced Bill Title: Corrections: prisoners; information on the pre-incarceration address of incarcerated individuals; provide to the independent citizens redistricting commission after the federal decennial census. Creates new act. Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5) Status: (Introduced) 2025-09-11 - Referred To Committee On Elections And Ethics [SB0537 Detail] Download: Michigan-2025-...
https://legiscan.com/MI/text/SB0537/2025
Michigan prison college programs get $750K grant to expand humanities education • Michigan Advance
14:43 News Story A three-year $750,000 grant awarded to the Michigan College Access Network aims to strengthen and expand education programs in the state’s prison system. The grant will support the continued development of the Michigan Consortium for Higher Education in Prison, and will help bring humanities-centered education modules to incarcerated individuals across the state.
https://michiganadvance.com/2026/01/12/michigan-prison-college-programs-get-750k-grant-to-expand-humanities-education/
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