Cotton Corr. Facility, MI

Before visiting G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility, you must be on the inmate's Approved Visitor List. Not listed? Head to the facility's Visiting a Prisoner page for application steps. Once approved, create a GTL Visitor account, submit a request to visit the prisoner, and schedule video visits through GTL after that request clears. Booking rules typically allow scheduling up to 7 days in advance but not within 48 hours of the visit. Sessions run 20 minutes and cost $3.20. All visits are recorded and monitored. You can connect remotely or use an onsite kiosk—bring a valid government-issued photo ID for check-in.

Video visits at G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility require you to be on the inmate's Approved Visitor List first. Start by creating a GTL Visitor account and submitting a request to visit the prisoner through the GTL portal. Once approved, you can schedule video visits online. Sessions last 20 minutes and cost $3.20 each—the person scheduling pays in advance. Booking rules restrict visits to no more than 7 days ahead and no closer than 48 hours out. The facility's video visitation page shows a last update of 05/15/25, so check the GTL portal for current availability and any process changes.

G. Robert Cotton Corr. Facility records appear in Michigan's Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS), which covers people under MDOC jurisdiction or supervision. OTIS includes both felons and misdemeanants but generally shows only individuals supervised by MDOC within the past three years. Entries may be removed after three years from discharge or if a conviction is set aside or expunged. See an MCL number? Click it to view the statute on the Michigan Legislature website. Offenses labeled "Attempt" link to MCL 750.92 for details. Keep in mind that OTIS is provided without warranty and may contain errors. Verify custody, conviction, or release information through MDOC, Michigan State Police ICHAT, or the court file. To report errors, contact MDOC's Office of Public Information and Communications. For technical issues, reach out to the OTIS webmaster.

Mail and general correspondence for G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility go through MDOC's Lansing address: Grandview Plaza, 206 E. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, MI 48909. Staff handle general questions Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST. Questions about a specific person—visiting, property, or custody status—should go to the facility where they're currently housed. For statewide policy or system-level questions, contact MDOC central offices. Before calling, check the facility page and Michigan's offender search/OTIS. Have the person's full name and booking or ID number ready. For video visits, tablet messaging, or deposits, many locations use third-party vendors—scheduling or billing issues may need to go directly to the vendor.