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
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - medium facility.
The phone carrier is Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
RGC is a State - medium state correctional facility in Jackson, MI, operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Inmates serve sentences ranging from one year to life and have access to programs including education, vocational training, and work assignments. This page covers how to locate an inmate, schedule visits, make calls, send money, and stay connected throughout their sentence at RGC.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
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.
