Wisconsin Federal Inmate Locator Departament of Corrections
- Department Name
- Wisconsin Department of Corrections
- Official Website
- Website
- Currently Incarcerated Inmates
- Link
- Visitor Application
- Link
- Send Mail/Packages
- Link
- Send Email
- Link
- Send Money
- Link
- Phone Calls
- Link
- Location
- 3099 East Washington Ave. Madison, WI 53704
- Phone Number
- 608-240-5000
- [email protected]
Types of Correctional Facilities in Wisconsin
Those who are sentenced to a federal prison in Wisconsin are overseen and maintained by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC). The Wisconsin DOC has a centralized inmate database which makes it easy to search for an inmate in any prison throughout the state.
Although you can use the database to search for inmates in federal prison, you will not be able to find those in county jails, police jails, or city jails. You will need to go to their individual websites for information.
Below, you will find information about the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, how to search for an inmate, and how to stay in contact.
Wisconsin DOC Mission
Like other states, Wisconsin Department of Corrections has a mission to uphold both for those incarcerated and the community. At the Wisconsin DOC, they are focussed on public safety through the custody and community supervision of offenders. They offer education, programming, and treatment to offenders to help them be successful upon their return to the community.
How to Search for an Inmate
You will need to do a search for an inmate to find out what facility they are in as well as to acquire information you may need to keep in contact or send money.
You can easily do an inmate search from the Wisconsin DOC homepage. Under the online services tab, you will need to click on inmate and offender locator. Agree to the terms and conditions.
You can search for an inmate by only their last name, but the more information you have, the easier it will be to locate the inmate.
Once you find the inmate you are looking for, you will want to write down pertinent information such as the facility and facility address where the inmate is located, their DOC number (above picture), and their status.
How to Stay in communication with an Inmate
When friends and family stay in communication with an inmate, it helps to offender to be rehabilitated upon release. The Wisconsin DOC offers several ways to stay in contact with a loved one.
Receive phone calls: Inmates may only make collect phone calls. If you cannot receive collect calls, you will need to set up a prepaid account through Securus Technologies.
Electronic Messages: With technology, you can now send urgent messages to inmates electronically like a text message through Corrlinks.
Send mail: To send mail, the inmate’s full name and DOC number must be included on all mail. Visit the money, mail and property page to find out more about sending mail.
How to Send Money
Occasionally an inmate may need money for various things. Friends and family are allowed to give money to an inmate via internet, phone, walk-in, or mail.
To pay directly with a credit or debit card, sign up for an account at Access Corrections. For other money information, click the link here.
All rules, regulations, and procedures must be followed at all times. This ensures the safety of inmates, workers, and visitors.
Correctional Facilities in Wisconsin
There are 199 jails and prisons in state WisconsinJuneau County Jail
200 Oak Street, Mauston, WI, 53948
608-847-9517
Florence County Jail
501 Lake Avenue PO Box 678, Florence, WI, 54121
715-528-3346
Marquette County Jail
67 West Park Street PO Box 630, Montello, WI, 53949
608-297-2115
Fond du Lac County Secure Detention Facility
63 Western Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
920-929-3394
Marathon County Jail
500 Forest Street, Wausau, WI, 54403
715-261-1700
Sauk County Juvenile Detention Center
PO Box 29 505 Broadway, Baraboo, WI, 53913
608-355-4200
Trempealeau County Jail
36245 Main Street PO Box 67, Whitehall, WI, 54773-0067
715-538-4509, 715-538-4351
Sauk County Jail & Huber Center
1300 Lange Court, Baraboo, WI, 53913
608-355-3210, 608-355-3264
Iron County Jail
300 Taconite Street, Hurley, WI, 54534
715-561-3800
Burnett County Jail
7410 County Road K #122, Siren, WI, 54872
715-349-2121
Calumet County Jail
206 Court Street, Chilton, WI, 53014-1198
920-849-2335
Buffalo County Juvenile Detention Center
PO Box 517, Alma, WI, 54610-0517
608- 685-4412
Buffalo County Jail
407 South Second Street PO Box 396, Alma, WI, 54610-0396
608-685-4433
Walworth County Jail
1770 County Road NN PO Box 1004, Elkhorn, WI, 53121
262-741-4400
Vernon County Detention Center
1320 Bad Axe Court, Viroqua, WI, 54665
608-637-5780
Dunn County Jail
615 Stokke Parkway, Menomonie, WI, 54751
715-232-2220
Vilas County Jail
330 Court Street, Eagle River, WI, 54541
715-479-4441
Sheboygan County Juvenile Detention Center
1011 North 8th Street, Sheboygan, WI, 53081
920-459-6418
Ozaukee County Jail
1201 South Spring Street PO Box 245, Port Washington, WI, 53074-0245
262-284-8440
Rusk County Jail
311 East Miner Avenue Suite L100, Ladysmith, WI, 54848-1896
715-532-2200