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How to Contact an Inmate at Huron Valley Womens Corr. Facility, Mi (MI)

Phone calls at Huron Valley Women's Correctional Facility go through the Michigan Department of Corrections phone system. Getting your number approved is the essential first step.

• 2 min read Based on general MI policies

The Michigan Department of Corrections uses Global Tel*Link (GTL) as the phone vendor for Huron Valley Women's Correctional Facility. When setting up phone contact or troubleshooting call issues, focus on GTL-related options. Skip any third-party companies claiming they can "lower your rates."

Calls depend on the inmate's Personal Allowed Numbers (PAN) list. Each inmate can have up to 20 phone numbers on their list. The PAN list resets automatically each quarter on 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1. Those reset dates are when inmates can update which numbers they're allowed to call.

Rate snapshot: ViaPath (GTL) lists a per-minute prisoner telephone rate of $0.0735 per minute (effective Oct 1, 2023). That rate excludes applicable taxes and fees, and international calls add the applicable call termination rate for the destination.

Steps

  • ✓ Use Global Tel*Link (GTL) as the official phone vendor for Huron Valley Women’s Correctional Facility.
  • ✓ Make sure the phone numbers you want used are on the inmate’s PAN list, and remember the list is limited to 20 numbers.
  • ✓ Plan around the automatic quarterly PAN reset dates (1/1, 4/1, 7/1, 10/1) if you need to add or change numbers.
  • ✓ Budget using the $0.0735 per-minute rate (effective Oct 1, 2023), and keep in mind additional taxes, fees, and international termination charges may apply.

Vendors and rates can change, so confirm the basics before putting money on the line. Check that Global Tel*Link (GTL), also called ViaPath (GTL), is still the active provider for Michigan Department of Corrections calls at this facility. Verify the $0.0735 per-minute rate (effective Oct 1, 2023) is still current. For international calls, confirm what call termination rate applies to your destination and what taxes or fees get added on top.

If you're running into "number not allowed" problems, confirm the PAN rules with the facility or official MDOC materials. The stated policy allows a maximum of 20 Personal Allowed Numbers, with automatic quarterly resets on 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1. Think an exception applies to your situation? Ask directly rather than guessing.

Tip: For the most reliable info, stick with official Michigan Department of Corrections guidance and GTL/ViaPath materials for the current vendor, PAN policy, and phone rates. Don’t rely only on third-party sites or unsolicited “discount phone service” offers.

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