Wisconsin Inmate Directory

Wisconsin inmate search

Wisconsin Flag

The State of Wisconsin has 76 Jails across 72 counties which includes Milwaukee County, Dane County, Waukesha County, Brown County, Racine County and others.

Wisconsin, nicknamed “The Badger State,” is located in the Midwestern United States, known for its beautiful lakes, dairy industry, and rich cultural heritage. Madison, the capital city, offers a vibrant college town atmosphere, government buildings, and stunning natural landscapes.

  • Capital City: Madison
  • Population: As of 2023, Wisconsin’s population is estimated to be around 5.9 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC) manages the state’s prison system, which encompasses a network of facilities:
    • Institutions: Wisconsin operates 18 adult prisons throughout the state, housing male and female offenders with varying sentence lengths. Security levels range from minimum to maximum.
    • Community Corrections Centers (CCCs): These facilities house lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or transitioning back into society.
    • Work Release Centers: These facilities allow non-violent offenders to hold jobs while incarcerated.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Wisconsin has 72 counties, with most operating their own jails.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, Wisconsin’s prison population was approximately 18,800 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 318 per 100,000 residents, which is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Wisconsin fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely in the range of over 80,000 on probation.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Wisconsin’s violent crime rate falls within the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data. However, it’s important to note that crime rates can vary within the state, with urban areas generally having higher rates.

Wisconsin Inmate Search

Resources for Further Information:

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or DOC identification number. The search may not include individuals held in local county jails.

Wisconsin Inmate Locator

Wisconsin Department of Correction

Wisconsin Court System