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Wisconsin Inmate Search

Updated on: March 10, 2024
Wisconsin

The (WIDOC) Wisconsin Department of Corrections manages all the correctional facilities in the state. The division keeps an elaborate offender database to generate weekly reports on incarcerated inmates. In addition, the database is accessible, so you can locate a loved one detained in any of the facilities in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin search tool is an online database accessible from the WIDOC website. To initiate the search, click on the inmate information on the site navigation menu. Afterward, click on adult facilities and then general information. You will view a tab for locating an inmate. Click on the Inmate and Offender Search link to open the offender locator. 

Wisconsin Inmate Search for Federal Inmates 

There is only one federal prison and a federal prison camp in the state. If you suspect your loved one is held at Wisconsin federal prison or center, you can use the online inmate locator tool at the Bureau of Prisons sites to find them. To initiate the search, click on the inmate search website and go to the inmate tab on the navigation search tab. Enter the inmate's full name, age, sex, and race. Some of the results you acquire from the search include the offender's name, release date, court date, bookings, bond amount, physical description, offense committed, facility incarcerated, and gender. 

Locating Inmates at County Jails 

In Wisconsin, county jails accommodate offenders who the circuit has sentenced for a low-level offense. The sentence may range from a few days up to a year. Most county jails are under the management of the local sheriff or police department. Therefore, the inmate lookups in the facilities are available on the local enforcement official sites known as the jail rosters or inmate lists. Apart from finding a loved one online, you can visit the local enforcement entities or contact them to obtain information concerning a loved one held in the county jail. 

Finding Sex Offenders in Wisconsin 

A sex offender is an individual tried and found guilty of a sex crime by the court as per state and federal laws. To find a sex offender living near you, you can use the online sex offender registry. The sex registry contains details on all registered sex predators in the state, and you can search by address, name, or zip code. In addition, you can sign up for email notification when a sex predator registers an address close to a provided zip code or address. The notification allows victims to keep track of the offenders wherever their custody status changes. 

Finding an ICE Detainee 

Getting information that a loved one is held in ICE custody can be a stressful experience, especially if you have no idea which facility they are in. Luckily, you can use the ICE Detainee Locator System, which allows you to locate detainees aged 18 years and above. If the detainee is a juvenile, you may be required to contact the local field offices to obtain details concerning their whereabouts. The ICE locator tool provides two searchable options: a search by A-Number and a search by biographical details. You should remember to include the detainee's country of birth for both searches. In addition, if the A-Number has fewer digits, you must add zeros at the beginning for better results. 

Types of Correctional Facilities in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Prisons and Jails

Correctional Facility Name
Type
County
Marshfield City Jail City Jail 2 Wood County
Lake Geneva City Jail City Jail 2 Walworth County
Muskego City Jail City Jail 2 Waukesha County
Oconomowoc City Jail City Jail 2 Waukesha County
Manawa City Jail City Jail 2 Waupaca County
Beloit City Jail City Jail 2 Rock County
Edgerton City Jail City Jail 2 Rock County
Oconto Falls City Jail City Jail 2 Oconto County
La Crosse City Jail City Jail 2 La Crosse County
Tomahawk City Jail City Jail 2 Lincoln County
Monroe City Jail City Jail 2 Green County
Verona City Jail City Jail 2 Dane County
Chetek City Jail City Jail 2 Barron County
Redgranite Correctional Institution State Prison Waushara County
Ethan Allen School State Prison Waukesha County
Kenosha Correctional Center State Prison Kenosha County
Sanger B. Powers Correctional Center State Prison Outagamie County
Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility State Prison Chippewa County
Fox Lake Correctional Institution State Prison Dodge County
Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution State Prison Sheboygan County
Racine Correctional Institution State Prison Racine County
Robert E. Ellsworth Correctional Center State Prison Racine County
Waupun Correctional Institution State Prison Fond Du Lac County
Wisconsin Secure Program Facility State Prison Grant County
Southern Oaks Girls School State Prison Door County
Dodge Correctional Institution State Prison Fond Du Lac County
Jackson Correctional Institution State Prison Jackson County
St. Croix County Jail County Jail St. Croix County
La Crosse County Juvenile Detention Center County Jail La Crosse County
Forest County Jail County Jail Forest County