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This page lists all 39 state prisons in Wisconsin. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About State Prisons in Wisconsin
Understanding state prisons in the Wisconsin
Welcome to the most comprehensive and up-to-date directory of state prisons in Wisconsin. This page lists every active state correctional facility operating in Wisconsin, providing families, legal professionals, researchers, and the general public with fast, reliable access to accurate information about state-level incarceration. Whether you need to locate an incarcerated loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, understand visitation procedures, or simply learn how the state prison system works in Wisconsin, everything you need is right here.
Understanding the State Prison System in Wisconsin
All state prisons listed on this page are operated by Wisconsin's Department of Corrections (DOC). The DOC is responsible for the custody, care, and rehabilitation of all individuals serving felony sentences under Wisconsin state law.
The state prison system is structured around a classification system that assigns each inmate to a facility based on factors including the severity of their offense, criminal history, behavior, and programming needs.
Types of State Prisons in Wisconsin
The directory below includes multiple types of state correctional facilities:
- Minimum Security Facilities: Lowest security level with access to work release or community programs.
- Medium Security Facilities: Most common classification, housing the largest share of the state's inmate population.
- Maximum Security Facilities: High-security institutions for inmates who pose greater safety risks.
- Supermax / Administrative Segregation: Most restrictive housing for serious infractions or exceptional security risks.
- State Correctional Centers for Women: Facilities with specialized programming including parenting classes and trauma-informed care.
- Medical Facilities: Facilities providing ongoing medical or mental health care to inmates.
- Youthful Offender Facilities: Facilities for younger adult offenders with age-appropriate programming.
How to Use This Directory
This page is designed to make finding state prison information as simple as possible:
- Browse the full list of all state prisons in Wisconsin by scrolling through the directory below.
- Filter by county using the county dropdown to narrow down results to a specific region.
- Switch states using the state selector to load a directory of state prisons in any other US state.
- Click any facility in the list to open its dedicated page with full contact details and visitation information.
- Search for an inmate using our free inmate locator tool on each facility page.
Finding an Inmate in a State Prison in Wisconsin
If you are trying to locate a specific person currently incarcerated in a state prison in Wisconsin, click on any facility in the list below to access its dedicated inmate search tool, or use our free US inmate locator to search by name across all state correctional facilities simultaneously. You can also search directly through Wisconsin's Department of Corrections official website if you have the inmate's full legal name or DOC identification number.
Visiting a State Prison
Visiting requires advance planning and prior approval. All visitors must submit an application and receive written approval before their first visit. Click any facility to view specific visitation guidelines and download the visitor application.
Legal Help & Appeals
Unlike jails, individuals in state prison have already been sentenced. However, if your loved one is still in pretrial or sentencing phase, a skilled criminal defense attorney can negotiate plea agreements and potentially reduce sentence length.
Calling an Inmate
Phone calls are outbound only. Your number must be registered and approved with the facility's phone provider, and a prepaid account needs to be funded. Read our inmate calling guide for setup instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates rely on commissary funds for hygiene products, food items, clothing, and phone credits. Methods include online transfers, kiosk deposits, money orders, or approved third-party services depending on the facility.
Programs & Education
Most state prisons offer rehabilitative programs including GED and literacy education, vocational training, substance abuse treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy, and religious services. Check individual facility pages for availability.
Daily Life Inside
State prisons operate on structured daily schedules including wake-up times, meal periods, work or program assignments, recreation time, and lights-out. Inmates are assigned to housing units based on security classification and behavior.
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State Prisons by County in Wisconsin
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Filter State Prisons by County
Wisconsin has State Prisons spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the State Prisons in a specific county within Wisconsin. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All State Prisons in Wisconsin
Complete listing of state prisons
Browse the Complete List of State Prisons in Wisconsin
The full directory of state prisons in Wisconsin is displayed below. Every active state correctional facility operated by Wisconsin's Department of Corrections is included. Each entry includes the facility's name, location, county, security classification, and contact details. State prisons house individuals convicted of felony offenses serving sentences longer than one year and offer a broad range of rehabilitative, educational, and vocational programs.
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WI DOC - Green Bay Correctional Institution (GBCI)
2833 Riverside Dr
PO Box 19033, Green Bay, WI 54307-9033
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Brown | View Details |
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WI DOC - Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility(CVCTF)
2909 East Park Ave, Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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Chippewa | View Details |
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WI DOC - Stanley Correctional Institution (SCI)
100 Corrections Drive, Stanley, WI 54768-6500
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Chippewa | View Details |
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WI DOC - Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (PDCI)
500 East Parrish St
PO Box 9900, Prairie du Chien, WI 53821...
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Crawford | View Details |
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WI DOC - Oakhill Correctional Institution - Medical (OCI)
5212 County Hwy M<
PO Box 140, Oregon, WI 53575-0140
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Dane | View Details |
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WI DOC - Oregon Correctional Center (OCC)
5140 Hwy. M
P.O. Box 25, Oregon, WI 53575-0025
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Dane | View Details |
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WI DOC - Thompson Correctional Center (TCC)
434 State Farm Road, Deerfield, WI 53531-9562
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Dane | View Details |
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WI DOC - Wisconsin Correctional Center System (WCCS)
3099 East Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53707-7969
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Dane | View Details |
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WI DOC - Fox Lake Correctional Institution (FLCI)
W10237 Lake Emily Rd
PO Box 147, Fox Lake, WI 53933-0147
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Dodge | View Details |
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WI DOC - John C. Burke Correctional Center (JBCC)
900 S. Madison St
PO Box 900, Waupun, WI 53963-0900
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Dodge | View Details |
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Southern Oaks Girls School
21425B Spring St, Union Grove, WI 53182
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Door | View Details |
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WI DOC - Gordon Correctional Center (GCC)
10401 E. County Road G, Gordon, WI 54838
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Douglas | View Details |
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WI DOC - Dodge Correctional Institution (DCI)
1 West Lincoln St
PO Box 661, Waupun, WI 53963-0661
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Fond Du Lac | View Details |
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WI DOC - Taycheedah Correctional Institution (TCI)
751 County Rd K, Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1947
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Fond Du Lac | View Details |
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WI DOC - Waupun Correctional Institution (WCI)
200 South Madison St
PO Box 351, Waupun, WI 53963-0351
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Fond Du Lac | View Details |
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WI DOC - Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF)
1101 Morrison Dr
PO Box 1000, Boscobel, WI 53805-0900
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Grant | View Details |
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WI DOC - Black River Correctional Center (BRCC)
W6898 E Staffon Rd
PO Box 19033, Black River Falls, WI 5461...
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Jackson | View Details |
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WI DOC - Jackson Correctional Institution (JCI)
N6500 Haipek Rd
PO Box 232, Black River Falls, WI 54615-023...
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Jackson | View Details |
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WI DOC - New Lisbon Correctional Institution (NLCI)
2000 Progress Rd
PO Box 2000, New Lisbon, WI 53950-2000
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Juneau | View Details |
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WI DOC - Kenosha Correctional Center (KCC)
6353 14th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
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Kenosha | View Details |
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Lincoln Hills School
W4380 Copper Lake Ave, Irma, WI 54442
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Lincoln | View Details |
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WI DOC - Felmers O. Chaney Correctional Center (FCCC)
2825 N 30th St, Milwaukee, WI 53210
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Milwaukee | View Details |
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WI DOC - Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center (MSCC)
1318 North 14th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205-2596
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Milwaukee | View Details |
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WI DOC - Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)
1015 N.10th St
PO Box 05740, Milwaukee, WI 53205-0740
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Milwaukee | View Details |
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WI DOC - Milwaukee Women's Correctional Center (MWCC)
615 West Keefe Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212
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Milwaukee | View Details |
State Prisons in Other States
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Explore State Prisons in Other States
Looking for state prisons beyond Wisconsin? We've got you covered. Use the state selectors below to instantly switch to a full directory of state prisons in any other US state. Whether you need to look up facilities in a neighboring state or search across the country, our nationwide directory makes it simple to find the information you need in just a few clicks.