How to find and look up an inmate at this facility
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Looking for someone at Charles Egeler Reception/Guidance? Start with OTIS, Michigan's statewide offender search for people who are or were under MDOC supervision. If the person is being held locally instead, check county jail rosters or JailTracker. Begin with a complete last name, then narrow results by adding a first name, date of birth, or known aliases. Can't find them on OTIS? They may not have been under MDOC supervision during the searchable timeframe, or the record might be excluded from public disclosure. Online listings change quicklyâconfirm key details through official sources, and consider signing up for custody-status notifications when available.
Trying to find out if someone isâor wasâat Charles Egeler Reception/Guidance? Michigan's OTIS system is a good starting point, but it has real limits. Here's what it actually shows, and why someone might not appear.
Use OTIS first if the person is or was under MDOC supervision, and use county jail rosters or JailTracker if theyâre held locally. Start with a full last name, then add a first name, date of birth, or aliases to narrow matches.
They may not have been under MDOC supervision during the searchable timeframe, or the record may be excluded from public view. Check local county rosters as well, and use custody-status notifications when theyâre available.
A complete last name helps the most and is required by many systems. Adding date of birth, first name, and known aliases (including hyphenated names) can greatly improve accuracy.
Submit the CAJ-103 using the Departmentâs approved electronic process or mail it to the address the facility lists. If you mail it, including a self-addressed stamped envelope is encouraged.
Wait until your CAJ-103 visiting application is approved, then register and schedule in-person or video visits on the Michigan DOC Visitation Scheduling site (ViaPath).
Planning a visit at Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center (RGC)? The first challenge: the public schedule page shows two different time blocks for the same weekdays. One lists Monday and Friday visits from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Trying to reach the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)? Getting to the right office first can save you days of back-and-forth. Use the contacts and
Planning a visit to Charles Egeler (MDOC)? Two things will shape your day: how long your visit can last, and what happens if you show up late.
