WI DOC - Marshall E Sherrer Correctional Center (MSCC)

State Prison

Last Updated: February 06, 2024
Address
1318 N 14th St, Milwaukee, WI 53205-2596
Beds
58
County
Milwaukee
Phone
414-343-5000
Fax
414-343-5039

MSCC is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed

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Located at 1318 N 14th St in Milwaukee, WI, MSCC carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. MSCC offers diverse educational and vocational programs aimed at equipping offenders for successful reintegration into society and reducing recidivism. Through these initiatives, inmates gain skills and confidence, fostering personal growth and resilience.

WI DOC - Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center - Inmate Handbook

The Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center (MSCC), established in 1981 in Milwaukee, is a 60-bed minimum security prison named in honor of Mr. Marshall E. Sherrer, the first black superintendent in the Wisconsin DOC. Originally known as the Metro Center, it was renamed in recognition of Mr. Sherrer's contributions. MSCC forms part of the Wisconsin Correctional Center System, overseen by a single warden in Madison, comprising 14 adult male correctional centers.

Staffed by 18 permanent members, MSCC provides supervision and programs to inmates, including work release initiatives aimed at facilitating post-release employment and financial obligations. Offsite work opportunities are contingent upon individual risk assessments, with placements subject to the discretion of the center superintendent and warden. Additional programs vary based on inmate needs and community partnerships, offering a range of services to support rehabilitation and reintegration.

Community engagement is a central focus at MSCC, with inmate community service crews assisting local government agencies and non-profit organizations on various projects. The center underscores work release programs as a means for offenders to accumulate funds for release expenses, restitution, and family support. Inmates are expected to maintain employment while on parole supervision, with parole agents actively involved in release planning.

In terms of inmate incarceration, the intake process involves orientation on security and daily living expectations, alongside assessment and evaluation by health, psychological, and classification services. Upon assignment to a facility, inmates are informed about available programs spanning education, treatment, skills training, and recreational activities.

Moreover, the Wisconsin DOC offers Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Career Technical Education (CTE)/Vocational programs across its correctional institutions, catering to inmates' academic and vocational needs. Screening and assessments are conducted to evaluate inmates' educational literacy levels, informing program placement and individualized education plans.

Pre-release planning aims to support inmates in their transition back to the community, facilitating access to housing, treatment, employment, and educational opportunities. Electronic messaging through the CorrLinks system provides a monitored communication channel between inmates and their contacts outside the facility, enabling correspondence at a nominal cost. Access to kiosks for electronic messaging may vary across facilities, with inmates encouraged to utilize this resource for maintaining connections and support networks.

Inmate Locator

MSCC maintains a database of current inmates and their locations within the system. To locate an inmate, begin by using the DOC locator tool, which requires entering the first three letters of the inmate's first and last name, allowing for variations in spelling.

If unable to locate the desired information through free resources, users may opt to use the Arrest Record Search, which requires payment. While this option incurs a small fee, it provides access to the most up-to-date data available.

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Visitation Information

WI DOC - Marshall E. Sherrer Correctional Center - Visitation

Visiting Information:

English or Spanish

2022​ Update:

In-person​ / Virtual

Updated MESCC Visiting Memo 6.15.23.pdf

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