Effective February 16, 2009, family members and others may send electronic messages to prisoners through JPay.
The Michigan Department of Corrections will allow inbound electronic correspondance to prisoners from family members and others who have established an account with JPay. To establish an account, please visit www.jpay.com.
Click here to start messaging
The customer (family member or other) will have to purchase "stamps" or a subscription through JPay in order to send electronic messages.
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All mail is electronically scanned by JPay for security issues and then sent to the Michigan Department of Corrections where is is reviewed again prior to being released to the prisoner.
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Prisoners will receive a printed copy of the electronic message.
Please see Director's Office Memorandum 2009-9
: Electronic Messages and Fund Transfers for more information.