MI DOC – Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF)

The Ionia Correctional Facility (ICF) is mixed custody state prison that houses level II and V adult male inmates operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. The facility consists of five housing units that are level V and two housing units for level II inmates. Two of the level V units are designated Administrative Segregation, which includes Detention, Temporary Segregation and Secure Status Out-Patient Treatment cells, the remaining three are general population units. The Level V housing consists of five bi-level, double winged single cell units, consisting of day room area, showers, laundry room, staff offices and a fenced-in activity and recreational yard for the security Level V prisoners. The Units designated Administrative Segregation affords prisoner outdoor recreation in single occupancy security exercise modules.

Inmates are secured by two twelve foot high fences covered in razor wire. One of the fences is electrified. Armed guard towers, surveillance cameras and armed patrols ensure no inmates leave the facility. In addition, all of the staff have personal alarm systems that immediately notify all staff members of any problems that arise. While incarcerated, inmates can earn a GED and take adult basic education classes. Mental health services are also available to inmates, as well as substance abuse treatment.

The Prisoner Services building contains classrooms, an auditorium, a gymnasium, a weight room, commissary (prison store) and a barbershop. A separate building contains food service, prisoner and staff dining, health care, prisoner property, and maintenance. The administrative building contains the institutions Control Center, Record Office, Business Office, visiting areas, staff training, and a disciplinary and parole board hearing room.

Programming – Academic programs include Adult Basic Education, Special Education, General Education Development (GED) completion and Post GED programs. In-cell study programs are available to prisoners who may not participate in group in group activities. Treatment services include Secure Status Out-Patient Treatment (SSOTP), Out-Patient Mental Health Treatment, Counseling, substance abuse programs, Assaultive Offenders psychotherapy and religious services. The facility also has on-site; legal and general libraries that are available to prisoners.

Security – Security consists of two 12 foot wire fences (which incorporate a Stun Fence), razor ribbon, gun towers, security surveillance cameras and a personal alarm system for staff throughout the facility. Enclosed officer's stations separate each wing within the Level V housing units. A patrol vehicle with armed personnel constantly patrols the prison perimeter.

AGE LIMIT: Males, 18 and older

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