Baraga Correctional Facility, MI
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How to look up someone in Michigan's OTIS (step-by-step)
Trying to find someone in Michigan's corrections system? OTIS is a good starting point. Here's how to search it—and how to verify what you find before making any plans.
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What happens when your loved one is considered for parole in Michigan
If your loved one is coming up for parole in Michigan, knowing who makes the decision—and what role families can play—makes a real difference. Here's a clear breakdown of how the Parole Board works and how to avoid common missteps.
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Before you rely on OTIS: how to verify release dates and locations
OTIS is a helpful starting point, but don't set plans in stone based on what you find there. Release dates shift. Transfers happen. Locations change. If you're booking travel, arranging pickup, or confirming where someone is housed, take a few minutes to verify first.
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Inmate Lookup
- OTIS returns records for people who have been under MDOC jurisdiction or supervision, including those in prison, on parole or on probation.
- Michigan law requires MDOC to keep offender information on OTIS for three years after discharge; OTIS generally only shows offenders supervised within the last three years.
- Some offenders are legally excluded from OTIS and therefore will not appear in search results.
Contact Info
- MDOC central office mailing address is Grandview Plaza, 206 E. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, MI 48909.
- MDOC central office contact hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
- Check the facility’s page first for the official phone, email, and facility-specific mailing address before contacting central offices.
Facility Info
- The Field Operations Administration (FOA) is responsible for state parole and probation supervision.
- FOA maintains parole and probation offices in every county in Michigan.
- FOA uses electronic monitoring, specialized sex‑offender caseloads, quick responses to technical parole violations, and Interstate Compact coordination as supervision tools.
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Inmate Lookup
Michigan's Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is the state's public search tool for people who are or were under Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) jurisdiction. Results include people in prison, on parole or probation, interstate transfers, and some who escaped or absconded—but records legally withheld from public disclosure won't appear. MDOC keeps offender information on OTIS for three years after discharge, so someone released more than three years ago may no longer show up. OTIS data may not reflect the most current location, custody status, or projected release date. Verify key details with MDOC, Michigan State Police ICHAT, or the court file before acting. To report inaccuracies, email correctionsinfo@michigan.gov. For access issues, contact the MDOC webmaster.
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Check the Baraga Correctional Facility page first for the facility's official phone, email, and any location-specific mailing details. For statewide MDOC policy questions or central records, mail correspondence to: Grandview Plaza, 206 E. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, MI 48909. Phone lines at MDOC central office are staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Before calling or emailing, have the person's full name and booking or ID number ready. If you plan to visit in person or use a walk-in window, bring a valid photo ID. If custody details look off, check Michigan's offender search/OTIS first, then follow up as needed.
Facility Info
Baraga Correctional Facility operates under Michigan's Correctional Facilities Administration, which runs state prisons and oversees prisoner transportation and classification. When someone is released from Baraga, parole and probation supervision shifts to the Field Operations Administration (FOA). FOA has offices in every Michigan county and manages statewide supervision programs—including electronic monitoring, specialized sex-offender caseloads, quick responses to technical parole violations, and Interstate Compact coordination. Parole release decisions come from the Parole Board, a ten-member panel appointed by the Director. The board considers parole after someone has served their minimum sentence and also recommends commutation and pardon requests to the Governor. Don't contact the Parole Board to request early release—reentry preparation is handled through the Offender Success Administration.
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Showing 6 of 9Does OTIS include people currently in state prison?
Yes. OTIS includes people who are or were under MDOC jurisdiction, which includes individuals currently in prison as well as people on parole or probation. Some records are lawfully withheld from public disclosure and won’t appear.
Inmate LookupWhy can’t I find my loved one on OTIS?
They may not be under MDOC jurisdiction, or they may have been discharged more than three years ago (OTIS generally won’t list them after that). It’s also possible their record is legally excluded from public disclosure, so it’s intentionally omitted.
Inmate LookupHow do I report incorrect or outdated information on OTIS?
To report inaccurate, out-of-date, or incomplete OTIS information, email correctionsinfo@michigan.gov. If you’re having technical trouble accessing OTIS, contact the MDOC Webmaster at mdocwebmaster@michigan.gov.
Inmate LookupWhat is the MDOC central office mailing address?
The MDOC central office mailing address is Grandview Plaza, 206 E. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, MI 48909. Check the Baraga Correctional Facility page first for any facility-specific mailing instructions before sending mail to central offices.
Contact InfoWhen can I call MDOC central offices?
You can call MDOC central offices Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST.
Contact InfoWhat information should I have ready before contacting Baraga Correctional Facility?
Have the person’s full name and booking or ID number ready when you call or email. If you’ll visit or use a facility walk-in window, bring a valid photo ID, and check OTIS for custody status first.
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Did You Know?
Looking for information about someone at Baraga Correctional Facility? OTIS (the Offender Tracking Information System) lets you look up public records on any offender. You can verify details through MDOC, Michigan Courts, the Michigan State Police, or other law enforcement agencies.
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