Wisconsin Inmate Search

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections is the agency responsible for overseeing correctional facilities and inmates across the state. The department operates both State and Federal prisons, as well as a variety of county jails.

For those looking to find an inmate within Wisconsin corrections, they can do so easily via a number of methods. The first option is to use the State Department of Corrections Inmate Lookup. This search tool allows users to locate an inmate within the Wisconsin correctional system by name, DOC number or birthdate.

In addition to State prison inmates, jails across Wisconsin also maintain their own records and provide a separate Inmate Search function for local county inmates. Each jail maintains its own list of inmates and their associated records, so it is important to use the correct search tool.

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections also partners with VINELink, a national victim notification network that allows victims and other concerned citizens to stay informed about an inmate’s status. VINELink can be used to locate inmates within both State and County jails, as well as many county jails. It provides real-time updates on an inmate’s status and allows users to sign up for notifications about changes in the inmate’s custody status.

To search for inmates in Wisconsin federal prisons, you can use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator tool. The BOP is responsible for managing all federal correctional facilities in the United States, including those located in Wisconsin. If you are unable to locate the inmate using the BOP inmate locator tool, you can contact the BOP's National Inmate Locator at 202-307-3126 for further assistance.

Types of Correctional Facilities in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Prisons and Jails