Ojibway Correctional Facility (OCF) - Inmate Guide
Overview of the Facility
Ojibway Correctional Facility (OCF) was a state prison located in Gogebic County, Michigan. It was operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. The facility closed in December 2018.
Contact Information
As the facility is now closed, there is no current contact information available.
How to Locate an Inmate
Since the facility is closed, inmates who were housed at OCF have been transferred to other Michigan correctional facilities. To locate an inmate in the Michigan prison system, you can use the Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS).
Visitation Information
As the facility is closed, visitation information is no longer applicable.
How to Send Money
For information on how to send money to inmates in the Michigan prison system, visit the Michigan Department of Corrections website.
Phone Calls and Video Options
Information about phone calls and video visitation for Michigan prisons can be found on the Michigan Department of Corrections website.
Inmate Services and Programs
When operational, OCF offered various educational and vocational programs. For current information on programs available in Michigan prisons, visit the Michigan Department of Corrections website.
History of the Facility
Ojibway Correctional Facility opened in 1971 as a camp program. It was converted to a secure Level I facility in 1992. The prison closed in December 2018 due to budget cuts and a declining prison population in Michigan.
Security and Management Information
When operational, OCF was a Level I facility, which is the lowest security level for prisons in Michigan.
Legal and Visitation Rights
For information on legal and visitation rights for inmates in Michigan prisons, consult the Michigan Department of Corrections Policy Directives.
Booking and Release Process
As the facility is closed, booking and release processes are no longer applicable to OCF. For general information on these processes in Michigan, visit the Michigan Department of Corrections website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ojibway Correctional Facility still operational?
No, Ojibway Correctional Facility closed in December 2018 due to budget cuts and a declining prison population in Michigan.
Where were inmates transferred after OCF closed?
Inmates from OCF were transferred to other facilities within the Michigan Department of Corrections system.
How can I find an inmate who was previously at OCF?
You can use the Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) to locate inmates within the Michigan prison system.
