MI DOC - Charles Egeler Reception & Guidance Center (RGC)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 19, 2024
Address
3855 Cooper St, Jackson, MI 49201-7547
Beds
122
County
Jackson
Phone
517-780-5600

RGC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 3855 Cooper St in Jackson, MI, RGC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. RGC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

The RGC, inaugurated in 1988, serves as a pivotal quarantine facility responsible for the intake processing of all male offenders adjudicated as adults and sentenced to incarceration within the Michigan DOC. This facility plays a crucial role in the assessment, screening, and classification of new commitments and parole violators before their placement in general population prisons across the agency. Situated on 53 acres, RGC encompasses the 152-bed Duane L. Waters Health Center and was established alongside the Parnall Correctional Facility, carved out of the old State Prison of Southern Michigan (SPSM).

Comprising three distinct units, the Reception and Guidance Center caters to various prisoner needs. The RGC Main Complex houses quarantine prisoners awaiting the completion of their reception center processing. C Unit accommodates Level II security prisoners, primarily those with medical issues. Meanwhile, the Duane L. Waters Health Center offers medical services to male and female prisoners throughout the Michigan Department of Corrections, featuring telemedicine support services, inpatient care, and outpatient treatment.

Intake Processing at RGC is a comprehensive process involving psychological, medical, educational, and security classification evaluations upon prisoners' arrival. Professionally trained correctional healthcare staff conduct medical screenings during intake processing, which spans twelve days. Subsequently, prisoners are classified for transfer to general population facilities capable of meeting their medical, programmatic, and security needs. RGC serves as a temporary holding facility until prisoners are transferred to their permanent placement. Prisoners with significant medical needs or those involved in parole revocation hearings remain at the facility until their medical or due process concerns are resolved.

Security measures at the perimeter of the facility are stringent. A double chain-link fence equipped with a non-lethal stun fence, RB Tech, and concertina wire fortifies the perimeter. Additionally, a perimeter security vehicle is deployed when necessary to ensure the safety and security of the facility. These measures underscore RGC's commitment to maintaining order and security within its confines while facilitating the intake and processing of incoming prisoners.

Inmate Locator

RGC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

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Visitation Information

Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center (RGC) In-Person Visiting Schedule

Housing Unit C
Visiting Day Visiting Start Time Visiting End Time
Monday and Friday 4:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M.
Monday and Friday 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M.
Saturday and Sunday 3:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M.
Saturday and Sunday 5:30 P.M. 7:30 P.M.

Duane L. Waters Health Center
Visiting Day Visiting Start Time Visiting End Time
Thursday and Friday 4:30 P.M. 6:30 P.M.
Thursday and Friday 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M.
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M
Saturday and Sunday 12:30 P.M. 2:30 P.M.


Updated: 06/06/23

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