Michigan State Inmate
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
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/
Analysis as Passed By The Senate (05/28/2025)
Requires the state budget director to ensure that all SFRF revenue is expended by December 31, 2026; authorizes the state budget director to ...
https://www.legislature.mi.gov/documents/2025-2026/billanalysis/House/pdf/2025-HLA-0169-BJC60QRY.pdfOffender 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
A public hearing to consider the possible parole of David Watson, #281533
A public hearing to consider the possible parole of David Watson, #281533 January 23, 2026 Those planning to access the hearing must complete the online registration form no later than January 30, 2026. Public hearing guidelines and access information can be found here.
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/press-releases/2026/01/23/a-public-hearing-to-consider-the-possible-parole-of-david-watson-281533
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/
miOttawa - Ottawa County
Inmate information changes quickly, and the posted information may not reflect current status. Because a person may use false identification, true identity can only be confirmed through fingerprint comparison. Posted information should not be relied on for any type of legal action.
https://app.miottawa.org/InmateLookup/
Bill Text: MI SB0090 2025-2026 103rd Legislature Introduced LegiScan
Bill Text: MI SB0090 | 2025-2026 | 103rd Legislature | Introduced Bill Title: Corrections: parole; consideration of parole for certain individuals sentenced before 1980; require. Amends secs. 31a, 33, 33b & 34 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.231a et seq.) & adds secs.
https://legiscan.com/MI/text/SB0090/id/3129869
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/
Bill tracking in Michigan - HB 4211 (2025-2026 legislative session) - FastDemocracy
- IntroducedMar 12, 2025 - Passed House - Passed Senate - Became Law Corrections: other; reentry services and support for certain individuals after resentencing; require. Amends sec. 83 of 1953 PA 232 (MCL 791.283). Summary Sponsors - Tonya Phillipscosponsor Votes Actions - reported with recommendation with substitute (H-3) - referred to second reading - bill electronically reproduced 03/12/2025 - introduced by Representative Rep.
https://fastdemocracy.com/bill-search/mi/2025-2026/bills/MIB00026315/
miOttawa - Ottawa County
Inmate information changes quickly, and the posted information may not reflect current status. Because a person may use false identification, true identity can only be confirmed through fingerprint comparison. Posted information should not be relied on for any type of legal action.
https://app.miottawa.org/InmateLookup/
Public Information
Public Information The MDOC’s Public Information Office is committed to providing timely and accurate information about the department to the media. MDOC Media Contact Phone: Mon - Thu, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. 517-241-0363 Email: [email protected] Press Statements North Lake Correctional Facility The North Lake Correctional Facility located in Baldwin, Michigan is owned and operated by the GEO Group, a privately-owned company.
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/public-information