State prison · Michigan

Detroit Detention Center

Michigan Department of Corrections

Detroit Detention Center is a state prison in Detroit, Michigan, run by the Michigan Department of Corrections.

Detroit Detention Center Address and Phone

Facility type
State prison
Address
17601 Mound Rd, Detroit, MI 48212Open in Google Maps
Main phone
(313) 368-8300
Operated by
Michigan Department of Corrections
County
Wayne County

Visiting, Mail and Phone Calls

Visiting days, visitor approval, dress rules and the mailing format for letters are set by the Michigan Department of Corrections and can change at short notice. Read the official facility page and call ahead before you travel.

Official listing on michigan.gov

Jails and Police Near Detroit Detention Center

Anyone arrested near Detroit is booked into the county jail first; a state facility only receives people after sentencing, commitment or transfer.

Other State Prisons in Michigan

Open status checked against the official michigan.gov facility listing in November 2026. Address and phone come from that listing or, where it shows none, from the federal HIFLD prison dataset. This page lists no inmates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find an inmate at Detroit Detention Center?
Use the official offender search of the Michigan Department of Corrections (mdocweb.state.mi.us). Search by name or state inmate number; the result shows the current facility. People in state prison are not listed on county jail rosters.
What is the phone number for Detroit Detention Center?
The listed main number for Detroit Detention Center is (313) 368-8300.
Who runs Detroit Detention Center?
Detroit Detention Center is operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections and is located in Wayne County.