Ypsilanti, MI Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility View
Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility is a Michigan state prison in Ypsilanti, Washtenaw County, operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. It houses adult female prisoners sentenced to state custody and serves as Michigan’s primary women’s prison, including reception, classification, and custody for multiple security levels. It is not a county jail and generally does not hold local pretrial detainees awaiting court or people serving short county jail sentences. Its role is to receive, classify, house, and supervise women committed to the state prison system by Michigan courts.
Contact and Location Information
How to Find an Inmate at Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility
Because this is a state correctional facility, inmate information is usually found through the Michigan Department of Corrections offender search rather than a county jail roster. Search results typically list the person’s name, MDOC number, location, custody status, sentence information, and listed offenses; county jail rosters often list name, booking date, charges, and custody status. New records may take several hours to appear after intake or transfer, and state database updates may not be immediate. Use the official inmate search link available on this page to look up the facility’s roster or offender listing.
FAQs
How do I visit an inmate at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility?
Visitors usually must be approved by the Michigan Department of Corrections before visiting here. Check the facility’s current visiting schedule and rules before you go, because visits may require advance scheduling and can change due to security needs.
What do I need to bring when visiting Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility?
Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, state ID, or passport. Minors usually must be with an approved adult, and visitors should follow the dress code and property limits posted by the facility.
How do I make phone or video calls with an inmate?
Inmates cannot receive direct incoming calls. Families usually create an account with the approved phone or video service provider, add funds if required, and wait for the inmate to place the call or schedule the video session.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail with the inmate’s full name, MDOC number, and the facility mailing address. Mail is screened, and items such as cash, contraband, or unapproved materials may be rejected, so review current mail rules before sending anything.
How does the commissary work?
Commissary allows inmates to buy approved items such as snacks, hygiene products, and writing supplies. Family and friends can usually add money through the approved MDOC payment service, and spending limits or restrictions may apply.
How is bail set and how do I post bond at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility?
This is a state prison for sentenced inmates, so most people housed here do not have bail or bond available through the facility. If the person has a pending court case, contact the court or the county jail handling that case for bond information.
What happens during the intake process at Women’s Huron Valley Correctional Facility and when will the inmate appear in the system?
Intake generally includes identity verification, property inventory, health screening, security review, and classification. Records may take several hours or longer to become searchable after arrival or transfer, so check again later if the person does not appear right away.