The MDOC fully intends to move forward with the closure of the Southern Michigan Correctional Facility (JMF) and the 7 Block of the Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center (RGC) by July 1.

The prisoner population at JMF has decreased through attrition by approximately 195 inmates since the closing announcement was made. Medical staff is in the process of assessing the appropriate medical needs of the remaining JMF inmates, and expect assessments to be completed around June 1. Staff is working to assure appropriate placement of inmates to match their medical and custody needs.

There are many steps in the closure process, many of which are underway. For instance:

1. The prisoner store has begun winding down and additional inventory will not be purchased;

2. C-pod of administrative segregation was permanently closed on May 12;

3. C-pod in 4 Block was permanently closed the week of May 14. The pod's equipment and furnishings are being dismantled for use in other locations.

4. JMF's equipment inventory has been completed;

5. MSI will be transferred to SMT by June 18;

6. JMF's school programs will be closed by June 22.

Work with various unions and NERE's continues, with the goal of minimizing the effects of the closure on staff.

We will continue to provide updates on the progress of the closing of Southern Michigan Correctional Facility and the 7 Block of Charles Egeler Reception and Guidance Center in future editions of F.Y.I.

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