prisons

If the “truth-in-sentencing” law is repealed, prisoners could earn “good time” credits that could shorten their time in prison.

Pregnant prison inmates will have access to a birth plan, a doula, and one non-medical support person under a new state directive.

More than a dozen people gathered in Traverse City on Saturday to organize against an immigration prison opening in northern Michigan.Non-U.S. citizens…

A former juvenile corrections facility in Baldwin could become a prison for immigrants. In a press release, State Sen. Curt VanderWall (R-Ludington) said…

IPR’s series “Irredeemable" has won two national awards from Public Radio News Directors, Incorporated. “Irredeemable" examines the human side of a legal…

Michigan’s prisons face a crisis: The state cannot find enough corrections officers to staff them. Older officers are retiring, others are quitting, and…

“When I first go on stage I’m nervous, but as I go I feel exhilarated. I feel like I am the only one out there and that’s amazing.” Keta says she's...

Inmates sent to prison as children can sue the state over sexual abuse and other alleged misconduct, under a ruling from the Michigan Court of Appeals.The…

An effective food system in the state’s prisons should go beyond just feeding prisoners. That’s the message of some lawmakers in the state Senate.The…

Drone technology is quickly becoming more sophisticated and affordable. While that's great for people who want a drone under the Christmas tree - it's a...