Who to Email at St. Louis Correctional (SLF) for Visiting Applications and General Questions

Email visiting applications and general questions to mdoc-stlouis-public@michigan.gov. This is SLF's official address for both visitor paperwork and everyday inquiries - your best starting point whether you're trying to get approved for visits or just need something cleared up.

Use the SLF email for anything specific to St. Louis Correctional - visiting applications, facility questions, that sort of thing. If your issue is broader (a statewide policy question or something department-level), you'll have better luck contacting the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) directly during their regular business hours when central offices are staffed.

• ✓ MDOC general contact hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EST

1. Put the purpose in the subject line - “Visiting application” or “General question” makes it easier to route.
2. Include the key details in the first few lines - your full name and callback info, plus the incarcerated person’s name and any identifying details you have (like an ID number, if you know it).
3. Attach what you’re referencing - if you’re asking about an application, include the completed form or any paperwork you’ve already submitted.
4. Give it a reasonable window, then follow up once - if you don’t hear back, reply to your original email so the full thread stays together.
5. Save copies of what you sent - keep your sent email and attachments in case you need to resend or escalate later.

No response from SLF? Your next move is writing to MDOC centrally. The mailing address: Grandview Plaza, 206 E. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, MI 48909. Keep your letter clear and specific. Include copies (not originals) of any forms or emails you've already sent.

This same address works when your question goes beyond one facility or you need a paper trail: Grandview Plaza, 206 E. Michigan Ave., P.O. Box 30003, Lansing, MI 48909. Include your return address and enough detail that staff can understand your request without hunting for context.