Michigan State Penitentiary Prisoners
DIRECTOR'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2026 – 2 EFFECTIVE
This may include prisoners who are within one year of their discharge date or who have received positive parole action. Page 2. 2026-2. PAGE 2.
https://www.michigan.gov/corrections/-/media/Project/Websites/corrections/Files/Directors-Office-Memoranda/DOMS-2026/DOM-2026-2-Start-Final.pdfOfficer 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-stateMichigan State Police opens public safety grant ...
Michigan State Police opens public safety grant applications to universities and counties. by Daniella Maxwell. Tue, January 20, 2026 at 12:45 ...
https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/michigan-state-police-opens-public-safety-grant-applications-to-universities-and-countiesMichigan 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/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/
La... - Friends and Community Shiawassee County News and Views | Facebook
Lansing, MI - Friends Community News Group, January 20, 2026, 11:00 pm ET - The union representing Michigan corrections officers is warning that state prisons lack enough maximum-security and segregation space to separate violent inmates, a shortage it says is leaving some prisoners in general population units when they otherwise would be removed.
https://www.facebook.com/100043367242229/posts/lansing-mi-friends-community-news-group-january-20-2026-1100-pm-et-the-union-rep/1711534093635482/
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
CEO Launches Multi-State 'More Than a Background' 2026 Campaign to Remove Hiring Barriers for People with Criminal Records
NEW YORK, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) launches the "More Than a Background" 2026 campaign. Building on the success of its original effort, the 2026 campaign is a policy-driven, multi-state initiative to ensure justice-impacted people can access identification, meet basic needs, secure meaningful employment, and build economic independence.
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ceo-launches-multi-state-more-than-a-background-2026-campaign-to-remove-hiring-barriers-for-people-with-criminal-records-302666887.html
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
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 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
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
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/
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
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/
A Second Look at Long-Term Imprisonment in Michigan – The Sentencing Project
Michigan imprisons 35,000 people serving terms from one year to life without parole.1 While the state has experienced a 38% decline in its prison population since 2006,2 Michigan’s sentencing policies still result in harsh punishments and excessive prison terms for residents.
https://www.sentencingproject.org/fact-sheet/a-second-look-at-long-term-imprisonment-in-michigan/