Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center (Jackson, MI): Visiting & Mail | Pigeonly
Updated October 8, 2026
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Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center

Physical Address 3855 Cooper Street, Jackson, MI 49201

The Michigan Department of Corrections intake center for every man sentenced to prison, on Cooper Street in Jackson, opened in 1988. Men spend about twelve days in intake here before moving to their permanent prison, and its Duane L. Waters Health Center treats prisoners statewide.

Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center
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Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center (Jackson, MI): Visiting & Mail

City

Jackson

County

Jackson County

State

MI

Facility Type

state prison

Gender

Males, 18 and older

Custody Levels

Level II and V

Operator

Michigan Department of Corrections

Address

3855 Cooper Street, Jackson, MI 49201

Phone

517-780-5600

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Quick Facts

Jackson

  • 1 3855 Cooper Street.
  • 2 517-780-5600.
  • 3 OTIS search.
  • 4 Males 18 and older.

Visits

  • 1 Unit C hours.
  • 2 Duane L. Waters hours.
  • 3 Form CAJ-103.
  • 4 Book through ViaPath.

Mail

  • 1 Name and MDOC number.
  • 2 3855 Cooper Street.
  • 3 Photocopied B&W.
  • 4 Check OTIS first.

Money

  • 1 GTL Financial Services.
  • 2 Money order free.
  • 3 $300 per deposit.
  • 4 SecurePak quarterly.

Calls

  • 1 ViaPath.
  • 2 $0.0735 a minute.
  • 3 One free call weekly.
  • 4 855-466-2832.

Intake

  • 1 All male prisoners.
  • 2 About 12 days.
  • 3 Then transfer.
  • 4 Opened 1988.

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Visitation

Visiting Days

Unit C and Duane L. Waters.

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Watch for transfers.

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Send Money

GTL Deposits

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Phone Calls

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One free call a week.

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Mail & Photos

Cooper Street Mail

Photocopied B&W.

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What You Need to Know

MDOC: Egeler RGC Visiting Schedule See our sources ›

Housing Unit C visits run Monday, Friday and weekends, and the Duane L. Waters Health Center runs Thursday through Sunday. Book through ViaPath.

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MDOC: Goods or Money See our sources ›

GTL Financial Services: free money orders, or online, phone and kiosk deposits up to $300.

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MDOC: Telephone Calls See our sources ›

ViaPath calls at $0.0735 a minute, up to 15 minutes, with one free call a week.

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MDOC: Sending Mail See our sources ›

Name and MDOC number to 3855 Cooper Street, Jackson. Photocopied in black and white.

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Families Also Ask

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Where is the Egeler Reception & Guidance Center?

3855 Cooper Street, Jackson, MI 49201. The main number is 517-780-5600.

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Why is my loved one at RGC?

Every man sentenced to a Michigan prison goes through intake at RGC before moving to a permanent prison.

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When can I visit?

Housing Unit C has visits on Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Duane L. Waters Health Center has visits Thursday through Sunday.

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Where do I send letters?

The person's name and MDOC number, Charles E. Egeler Reception & Guidance Center, 3855 Cooper Street, Jackson, MI 49201.

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Who runs the phones?

ViaPath, at $0.0735 a minute.

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All information on this page comes directly from official government and facility sources. How we verify information › Last verified October 8, 2026. Official source: michigan.gov/corrections/prisons/charles-e-egeler-reception-and-guidance-center ›