How to mail a letter to an inmate at Oaks Correctional Facility
To write to someone held at Oaks Correctional Facility, address your envelope to the inmate's full committed name and MDOC number, Oaks Correctional Facility, 1500 Caberfae Highway, Manistee, MI 49660. Oaks Correctional Facility is a state prison in Manistee, Michigan, operated by the Michigan Department of Corrections. Under the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)'s rules, incoming personal mail is opened and scanned at the facility, and the inmate receives a digital scan or printout rather than your original.
Inmate mail — Oaks Correctional Facility
[Inmate's full committed name] [MDOC number] Oaks Correctional Facility 1500 Caberfae Highway Manistee, MI 49660
Put the inmate's full committed name and MDOC number on the first line, and mail to the institution's inmate-mail address here — not its street address. Mail without a usable name and MDOC number is returned.
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Key facts
- Send mail to Oaks Correctional Facility, 1500 Caberfae Highway, Manistee, MI 49660 — the institution's inmate-mail address, not its street address.
- Michigan sends prisoner mail to each facility directly by USPS. Address it to the prisoner’s full committed name and MDOC number, then the facility’s own address.
- All incoming personal mail is photocopied in black and white at the facility; the prisoner receives the photocopy and the original — including any photos — is shredded. Send copies, not originals.
- Include your full name and return address. Mail without the MDOC number or a return address can be rejected or returned.
- Confirm the person’s current facility on MDOC’s Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) before mailing — people are transferred between prisons without notice.
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How to send your letter
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Confirm the person is still at Oaks Correctional Facility
Inmates are transferred between facilities without notice. Confirm they are still at Oaks Correctional Facility — and double-check the MDOC number — before you mail anything, using the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)'s official inmate locator.
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Address it exactly
First line: the inmate's full committed name and MDOC number. Then Oaks Correctional Facility, 1500 Caberfae Highway, Manistee, MI 49660. Add your full return address.
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Keep the contents allowed
Plain letter-size paper is safest. Remember it will be opened and scanned, so send copies of photos or documents you are willing to lose. Do not enclose cash, stamps, gift cards, or any object other than paper — prohibited items get the whole letter rejected. Check the mail rules above before adding photos.
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Common questions
How do I address a letter to an inmate at Oaks Correctional Facility?
Put the inmate's full committed name and MDOC number on the first line, then Oaks Correctional Facility, 1500 Caberfae Highway, Manistee, MI 49660. Include your full first and last name and return address on the envelope.
Is mail to Oaks Correctional Facility opened, read, or scanned?
Yes. Under the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC)'s rules, incoming personal mail is opened and scanned at the facility, and the inmate receives a photocopy or digital scan rather than your original. Originals are not returned to you.
What can I send to Oaks Correctional Facility — photos, cards, or books?
Photos are photocopied in black and white with the rest of your letter and the originals are shredded, so send copies you do not need back. No polaroids, nudity, or sexually explicit images. Books and magazines must come directly from an approved vendor or publisher — they cannot be sent as personal mail.
What can't I mail to Oaks Correctional Facility?
Do not send: Cash, checks, money orders, or postage stamps; Any item other than paper (no polaroids, laminated items, or enclosures); Nude or sexually explicit photos or content; Stickers, glitter, glue, tape, perfume, lipstick, or crayon/marker; Books, magazines, or publications sent as personal mail. Prohibited items get the letter rejected or destroyed.
What if the person has been transferred or released?
The letter will not reliably reach them or come back to you. Confirm they are still at Oaks Correctional Facility before mailing, since the Michigan Department of Corrections (MDOC) moves people without notice.
Can the inmate write back to me?
Yes, if you include a complete return address. Inmates can send outgoing mail, though they may need to cover their own postage. PostPal prints your return address for you.
Sources
Addresses verified August 2026 against official sources. Always confirm on the official site before time-sensitive filings.
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