Waupun Correctional Institution

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections maintains a searchable public database of all of the inmates they have in custody.

In addition, the offender search contains information about prisoners, parolees, and probationers who are currently under supervision, and who have been discharged. It also contains those inmates who have absconded, or escaped.

The actual prison that an inmate is assigned to depends on factors such as security classification, remaining time of their sentence, gang affiliation, and location of their residence.

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections began in 1850, when the first prison, Waupun, was built.

Today the state of Wisconsin's Prison System, with 10,000 employees, maintains 37 state correctional institutions.

As of the end of 2023 the Washington State DOC oversees approximately 20,000 state inmates, with another 64,000 on parole and probation.

The following will explain the instructions, tricks and hacks you can use to find any inmate in custody with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.

Wisconsin Department of Corrections Inmate Search Instructions

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections provides a limited amount of information you may want to know about any inmate in their system, however they do list every inmate, including those released. Inmates in custody have their crimes listed, as well as previous convictions. To look up an inmate (or parolee, or those who have been released), you need the full last name. 

NOTE:  You first have to agree to the disclaimer page below.

When you begin your search by entering the inmate's name, make sure you click the 'Perform Search' link at the bottom the page that the arrow is pointed to.

The first set of results if you used the full last name, provided there are more than one with that same name, will list their Name, Birth Year, Race, County of Commitment, Zip Code of Commitment and Status. Click on the Name to get to the inmate's page.  

The inmate's page has complete information about the inmate; visitation hours, etc., including the inmate's most recent mugshots.

Notice the menu bar at the top. Clicking on each of the tabs, Demographics, Status, Addresses, Movement, Court Cases and Photo Set, will give you all the information about each inmate.

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Waupun Correctional Institution, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

Waupun Correctional Institution Inmate Visitation Information & Schedules

In Person Visitation

All persons who wish to visit an inmate must be listed on the inmate's approved visitors list.

A completed Visitor Questionaire (application) must be submitted for all prospective visitors, including minor children.  

It is the inmate's responsibility to obtain and mail the application to a prospective visitor.  

If you want to visit you must return the completed form to the institution for processing.  If you are approved, your inmate will be notified that a visitor has been added to their visiting list.  

Children under age 18 must obtain the consent of a non-incarcerated parent or legal guardian prior to visiting, which must be documented on the application.  

Inmates are allowed anywhere from 4-12 visitors on their list, depending on their security level.

All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied during visitation by an adult that is on the inmate's approved visitors list unless the minor visitor is the legal spouse of the inmate.

Each facility has their own rules regarding how many visits an inmate can have, and how long the visit can be.

Each visitor over 16 must have a government issued photo ID.

Inmates may embrace and kiss visitors at the beginning and end of each visit.  Excessive displays of affection are not permitted.  

Inmates may hold their own children who are age 5 or under.  An inmate's hands must remain visible at all times.

Waupun Correctional Institution uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Waupun Correctional Institution can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Waupun Correctional Institution uses IC Solutions for their Remote Video Visitation services.

In order to visit with your inmate online, you must first register with IC Solutions.
There are three ways to visit remotely with your inmate:
1.    Using your personal computer.
2.    Using the IC Solutions iphone or Android app.
3.    Using the IC Solutions visitation kiosk in the jail lobby.

How it Works
Register or Log in here. 

• Once you are logged into your existing IC Solutions account or have created a new account and are logged in, you must select Register for Video and enter the facility name.
• Select your Inmate.
• Fund your account using either a Visa, Mastercard credit or debit card.
• Schedule a Visit.

Registering and Scheduling Video Visits Instructions

'Understanding IC Solutions Video Visits' Instructions

Remote Visitation using the IC Solutions app
Download your phone app:
iphone
Android
Instruction for using the IC Solutions app 

Cost of a Remote Video Visit

• The cost for a remote video visit ranges from $7-10 for 20-25 minute visit. Rates are subject to change.

Video Visitation Rules
Understanding the rules completely are the responsibility of both you and your inmate. Not knowing the rules will NOT be accepted as an excuse if you make a mistake and violate them. Disobeying them could result in being banned from have future visits.
•    Any inmate or visitor whose behavior is disruptive during a visit may have his/her visiting privileges suspended/terminated.
•    All visits are subject to monitoring and recording.
•    All visits must be scheduled 6 hours prior to the appointment or up to 13 days in advance.
•    You must check-in 15 minutes prior to the scheduled visit.
•    Valid picture identification (e.g., driver's license, State I.D., or Military I.D. with picture) is required of all visitors, with the exception of children under the age of 17.  
•    Visitors under the age of 17 must be accompanied and supervised by an authorized adult visitor.
•    Visitors who 'arrive' after the scheduled start time may not be allowed to visit.
•    Clothing must cover all private/sensitive body areas.
•    The visitation schedule may be canceled or altered on holidays or for safety/security reasons.
•    Waupun Correctional Institution can disconnect, deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time.
•    Internet connectivity issues during offsite visits will NOT be refunded.
•    Each visitation session will show a timer to display elapsed time.
•    After your visit has ended your connection will be terminated automatically.

Waupun Correctional Institution uses IC Solutions for their inmate phone services.

In order to communicate with your inmate by telephone you must register with IC Solutions and choose a 'type' of account.

There are two different types of phone accounts you can fund:
1.    Prepaid Accounts - With a prepaid account the funds belong to you. You control whether the inmate uses the funds by either ‘accepting’ or ‘rejecting’ each call to you by your inmate.
2.    Debit Telephone Accounts – With a Debit telephone account, the funds are transferred directly to your inmate. Your inmate can call any phone number unless it is blocked by Waupun Correctional Institution.

How it works:
1.    First, you must register with IC Solutions:

• Register Online, or
• Register by Phone 888-506-8407 (available 24/7), or
• Register by Mail (see addresses and instructions below).

2.    Choose whether you are funding a Prepaid or a Debit account.
3.    Follow the prompts for choosing Waupun Correctional Institution for a Debit account, or choosing an ‘inmate’ for a Prepaid account.
4.    Make payment.

Prepaid Account - More Information
- One Prepaid account per inmate/phone number. 

• If you have more than one inmate, you must open a separate account for each.
• If you have two numbers (cell and home), you must open a separate account for each.

- Use Prepaid Accounts if you want to have the ability to leave voicemail messages for your inmate. 
- Prepaid Accounts can be funded to allow for Remote Video Visits if they are available at the facility.
- Collect calls are allowed, but only to your landline. You will see the IC Solutions portion of the bill on your land line phone bill.
- Cost – Prepaid Accounts are charged $0.21 per minute. Rates are subject to change.
- All phone calls are recorded.
- Refunds of unused funds will be refunded to you.

Debit Telephone Accounts – More Information
- Your Inmate controls the funds and can call any phone number not restricted by Waupun Correctional Institution.
- Cost – Debit Accounts are charged $0.21 per minute. Rates are subject to change.
- All phone calls are recorded.
- Refunds of unused funds are the property of your inmate.

Voicemail – More Information
- Voice mail messages cannot exceed 30 seconds in length.
- Voicemail messages can be left 24/7
- Your inmate will immediately be notified they have a message.
- Waupun Correctional Institution will provide you with its own Inmate Voicemail Number for this service.

IC Solutions Contact Information
Contact Information
Phone 888-506-8407 (available 24/7)
Online contact form

Mail-in Purchases
Please allow for a delay in the use of IC Solutions Phone services when using Mail-in purchases.

ICSolutions
Customer Service
2200 Danbury Street
San Antonio, TX 78217

When purchasing PREPAID phone services through a mail-in purchase, please be sure to include with your payment, your:

• name, 
• address, and 
• the designated telephone number you wish to receive calls from.

When purchasing DEBIT phone services through a mail-in purchase, (Western Union, cashier's check, or money order only) please be sure to include with your payment, your:

• Inmate’s name and Inmate number
• Inmate’s Facility
   

Waupun Correctional Institution Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Waupun Correctional Institution allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Waupun Correctional Institution also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate Name
Inmate ID#
Waupun Correctional Institution
Confirm Mailing Address here

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:

Inmate Name
Inmate ID#
Waupun Correctional Institution
Confirm Mailing Address here

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Waupun Correctional Institution allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Waupun Correctional Institution standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:

Inmate Name
Inmate ID#
Waupun Correctional Institution
Confirm Mailing Address here

Waupun Correctional Institution Inmate Commissary Care Packages

The inmate commissary package program is for family and friends to purchase approved personal care items for their loved ones at Wisconsin correctional facilities on a quarterly basis directly from Union Supply Group.

Orders can be placed online by calling 562-361-5706, fax: 310-603-1188, email: customerservice@unionsupplydirect.com,
or mail:

Wisconsin Package Program
c/o Union Supply Direct
Dept. 500, P.O. Box 619059
Dallas, TX 75261-9059

Waupun Correctional Institution uses Corrlinks to send inmates email and text messages

Corrlinks is a third party service that contracts with the Waupun Correctional Institution and other prisons throughout the country to allow inmates and their friends and family to communicate using digital secure messaging that is monitored by the institution prior to being delivered.

Corrlinks also has a video visitation service and allows inmates to receive funds that are sent to them from the outside.

In order to exchange messages from an inmate, you must first receive an invitation from the inmate, which they can do from within Waupun Correctional Institution.  There is usually a fee involved in this service, but not so for messages from/to inmates residing at facilities operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons or CoreCivic (CCA).

Step 1 - Register

Register with your name, address, email and phone number.  A verification email will be sent to you.

Step 2 - Send Message

At this point you must have an invitation from an inmate, or a verifcation code will be sent to you email beforehand that allows you to send your first message to an inmate.

The screen will look like this:

If you need assistance Corrlinks has a comprehensive FAQ Page and a Customer Support page. 

Everything is done online, there is no phone to call.

Waupun Correctional Institution may now offer IC Solutions Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

  
IC Solutions is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Once an inmate is convicted and sentenced for a violation of that state’s felony laws (and their sentence is more than one year in length), they are moved from the City or County Jail and sent to a State Prison in Wisconsin. If the violation they are convicted of is a federal crime, they will be sent to a Federal Prison, but will not necessarily be doing their time in Wisconsin.

Wisconsin State Prisons are operated and maintained by the state government and are used to confine and rehabilitate criminals. State prisons are funded by state tax money. The fund is used to provide food and clothes to inmates and to hire employees to keep the prison running. Inmates in state prison enjoy certain privileges such as TV use and recreation, both indoor and outdoor. The number of privileges allowed depends on the security level of the prison, the inmate and the overall needs of the prison on a specific day.

Wisconsin has minimum, medium and maximum security prisons. The Corrections Department in Wisconsin also maintains low (or no) security residential settings and camps where inmates assist in state property maintenance and duties such as fighting fires. Almost all prisons provide ‘jobs’ where an inmate can earn a small hourly wage and even learn a trade. Some prisons even contract with call centers and handle phone calls on issues related to their state government. Criminals who have committed a violent crime or killed someone are likely housed in a maximum security prison. If the inmate in these prisons behave, they are also eligible to recreate and/or work as well.

In Wisconsin Prisons rehabilitation is the stated goal but the reality is that they exist to punish inmates for their crimes and keep them from hurting or harming innocent people on the outside who follow the laws and live and act responsibly. The fact is that most prison systems are underfunded, overcrowded and are not able to spend time and money rehabilitating offenders. This is not the fault of the people hired to work in prisons, they are just victims of the lack of resources due to budgeting constraints.

State Inmate

Most states have Department of Corrections websites that allow you to type in a felon's first and last name and pull up inmates in that state.

If you need to find a sentenced inmate serving time in a state other than Wisconsin, go here. To find an inmate in Wisconsin, just scroll to the top of the page and click on the Inmate Search button.

Once you locate them click next to the inmate's name or on the link provided and it will show you which prison the inmate is housed in. If the inmate is no longer incarcerated, but is on parole/probation or discharged, it will tell you that as well. In addition, many state prison inmate pages show recent mug shots.

Federal Inmate

The federal prison system has its own inmate locator called the Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator.

Type in the inmate's name and it will tell you where he or she is incarcerated and their projected release date. It also lists released federal prison inmates and the date they were released.

Federal inmates who are moved from one prison to another will show as "No longer in federal custody" on the system until they reach their next federal prison destination. This movement can take a few days to several months to complete, so keep checking back to find out where the inmate was taken.

ICE Inmates

The ICE Detainee Lookup allows friends, family members and interested parties to locate illegal and/or undocumented immigrants that are in the United States without permission.

Has the Inmate been recently arrested?... Try a County Jail

In many cases, the person you are looking for has either not been convicted or sentenced or has been sentenced and is awaiting transport to a State or Federal Prison and is still incarcerated in a City or County Jail.

To locate that person, go here to first find the State, and then the County where they were originally arrested or have been transported to. From there you can begin your search in our databases that contain the names and information of millions of inmates.

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