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Visit-day checklist: Michigan prisons
What to wear, which ID to bring and what you can carry in, from MDOC's official rules. Pick a prison to add its address, phone and hours. Print it or keep it on your phone.
Before visit day
- ☐ Immediate family, clergy, attorneys and up to 10 other people the prisoner chooses may visit. You generally must be 18 or an approved minor, and not on felony parole or probation; MDOC lists exceptions. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Ask the prisoner to add you to their visiting list first, then submit an application online through MiLogin or by mail to the facility with a self-addressed stamped envelope. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ MDOC says processing can take up to 4 weeks. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check for lockdowns or cancelled visits: Michigan facility status.
What to wear
- ☐ Avoid revealing clothing, including skirts and shorts more than 3" above the knee; form-fitting garments like leggings and yoga pants; hooded items; and items with graphic content. (official source) (opens in new tab)
ID to bring
- ☐ All visitors must sign in on arrival and provide an approved identification document. (official source) (opens in new tab)
What you can bring, what stays in the car
- ☐ Visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours and no more than 7 days in advance; check the facility’s quarantine status before you arrive. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Vending items must be removed from packaging and placed on a plate before returning to your seat. (official source) (opens in new tab)
More from MDOC on visiting
- ☐ Once your application is approved, schedule in-person or video visits on the MDOC Visitation Scheduling website, 48 hours to 7 days ahead. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Up to 5 visitors at a time. Visit blocks are 3 hours on weekdays and 2 hours on weekends; you can schedule 2 visits the same day. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Check the facility's visiting schedule and quarantine status before you go. Bring approved ID and follow the dress code. (official source) (opens in new tab)
- ☐ Video visits are up to 20 minutes; see MDOC's page for the current price. (official source) (opens in new tab)
Rules can differ by prison and change without notice; the prison's posted rules win. Quoted or summarized from official MDOC pages, each linked. Not legal advice. No sponsors or affiliate links. Last checked .
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