MI DOC - Lakeland Correctional Facility (LCF)

You can support your loved ones at LCF on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 517-278-6942.

Located at 141 1st St in Coldwater, MI, LCF carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. LCF 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.

When someone you care about ends up in a state prison, it can be tough to navigate the ins and outs of the system. From figuring out how to stay in touch to understanding what you can do to make their time easier, it can feel overwhelming. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get the lowdown on MI DOC - Lakeland Correctional Facility (LCF) so you can stay connected and support your loved one during their time inside.

Communication is important, the prison offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

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 LCF, opened in 1985, operates at a medium security level II and accommodates male inmates aged 18 and older with a working capacity of 1500 prisoners. The facility primarily provides dormitory-style housing, including units designated for geriatric prisoners.

Comprising 16 housing units, Lakeland Correctional hosts two distinct rescue dog training programs. Since late 2006, the greyhound program has been active at the facility, with 20 dogs trained for 10 weeks. Similarly, the Refurbished Pets of Southern Michigan program, established in 2008, involves training 14 dogs for the same duration.

In addition to housing units, the facility features a separate Food Service Building, two schools, and indoor activity areas.

Programming at Lakeland emphasizes education, vocational training, and core rehabilitation programs. Education programs encompass Employment Readiness (ER), Adult Basic Education, and General Education Development preparation. Vocational training opportunities are available in the Food Service Technology Program.

Core programming includes Violence Prevention Programming (VPP) High and Moderate, Thinking for a Change (T4C), BRIDGES (Domestic Violence Programming), and Advanced Substance Abuse Treatment (ASAT). Elective programming options comprise Violence Support Groups, Cage Your Rage, and Chance for Life. The facility also offers Law Library and General Library services.

Religious activities are coordinated through the facility's Chaplaincy, catering to a diverse range of active religions among the inmate population.

Prisoners at Lakeland Correctional Facility receive on-site dental, medical, and mental health services. Emergencies are referred to a local hospital, while serious medical issues are addressed at the Duane Water’s Hospital Health Care in Jackson.

Security measures at the facility include a double fence, electronic detection systems, and rolls of razor-ribbon wire around the perimeter. A patrol road encircles the facility, and a designated vehicle responds to all detection system alarms to ensure security.