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PDCI is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - low facility.
The phone carrier is Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions), to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
Located at 500 E Parrish St in Prairie du Chien, WI, PDCI carefully assigns inmates based on their custody level, considering factors like criminal history. PDCI 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 - Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution - Inmate Handbook
Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution (PDCI) is a medium-security facility for adult male offenders, guided by a vision centered on public safety, positive transformation, community engagement, and collaborative partnerships within the criminal justice system. The institution's history dates back to the mid-1900s when most of its buildings served as educational institutions—a Jesuit High School initially, later transitioning to a Lutheran Preparatory High School. In 1995, the State of Wisconsin acquired the facility for use as a juvenile correctional institution under the Division of Juvenile Corrections (DJC). However, in 1997, due to a decline in the juvenile offender population, PDCI was repurposed to accommodate medium-security youthful offenders with adult sentences, ranging from 15 to 21 years of age. Subsequently, on July 1, 2003, the facility transitioned to the Division of Adult Institutions (DAI) and began housing adult inmates, with an increased operating capacity of 424 as of August 2003.
PDCI operates within the framework of the inmate lifecycle, encompassing three fundamental components: reception, orientation, and assessment. During intake, inmates receive orientation on security protocols, daily routines, and administrative procedures, followed by a comprehensive assessment period involving health, psychological, and classification evaluations to determine custody status and program assignments.
The institution offers a spectrum of programs and opportunities aimed at facilitating inmate rehabilitation and successful reintegration into society. In addition to primary education, treatment, and skills training, inmates have access to various activities such as community service, parenting classes, vocational training, and recreational pursuits. PDCI's educational offerings include Adult Basic Education (ABE) and Career Technical Education (CTE)/Vocational programs, covering a wide array of subjects from English as a Second Language (ESL) to welding.
Furthermore, PDCI prioritizes pre-release planning to support inmates in their transition back to the community. Individualized release plans are developed in collaboration with social workers and probation officers, focusing on post-release residency, employment, and educational opportunities. Through these initiatives, PDCI strives to instill personal responsibility and promote positive behavior change among its inmate population, ultimately contributing to safer communities and successful reintegration outcomes.
PDCI 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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