Milwaukee Secure Denetion Facility
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How to Send Money to Milwaukee Secure Denetion Facility (MI)
Want to add money to someone's account at Milwaukee Secure Denetion Facility? The mail-in method requires a completed deposit slip plus a money order or check, sent to a Wisconsin DOC secure deposits address.
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How Phone Calls Work at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)
Phone rules can feel strict when you're just trying to stay connected. Here's how calling works at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)—when phones are available, what gets monitored, and what can cost someone their privileges.
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How to Schedule a Video Visit at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF)
Scheduling a video visit at MSDF comes down to using the right system and booking within the allowed window. Once you have the Party ID and your information matches the approved visitor application, you can schedule directly through the vendor.
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Visitation
- All video visits at MSDF must be scheduled through ICSolutions; MSDF staff do not schedule visits.
- Visitors need a Party ID provided by the incarcerated person to register and schedule ICS video visits.
- MSDF offers inmates up to three 26‑minute video visits seven days per week, subject to schedule and availability.
Communication
- Video visits at MSDF are scheduled through ICSolutions; MSDF staff do not schedule visits.
- Video visits must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance through the vendor.
- Effective June 19, 2023, MSDF’s video vendor added a $2.50 charge for additional visits.
Sending Commissary
- Mail deposits must be sent to Secure Deposits - Wisconsin DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132.
- Do not send cash; include the deposit slip and do not staple, paperclip, or tape the money order to the slip.
- Families must set up a Securus account to accept collect calls from MSDF.
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Visitation
All video visits at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF) are scheduled through ICSolutions (online or by phone). MSDF staff do not book visits. Before reserving a time, you must register and get approved. The incarcerated person also needs to give you a Party ID, which you'll use to complete registration and schedule visits in the ICSolutions system. MSDF allows up to three 26-minute video visits per week, offered seven days a week depending on the facility schedule and availability. Paid extra visits are also available at a published rate of $2.50 per additional visit (effective June 19, 2023). Visits are by appointment only, monitored and recorded, and can be done at an onsite kiosk or on a remote device. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID for check-in.
Read full guideCommunication
Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF) uses third-party vendors for communication. Video visits are handled through ICSolutions, and you'll need an approved vendor account before booking. Schedule directly with ICSolutions, since MSDF staff do not schedule video visits. Plan ahead: visits must be set at least 48 hours in advance. Phone calls also run through vendor accounts. If you want to accept collect calls, you'll need to set up a Securus account. MSDF's video vendor added a $2.50 charge for additional visits effective June 19, 2023. Non-legal calls and video visits are routinely recorded or monitored. Attorney calls follow separate rules, including collect-only calling and attorney contact updates via form DOC-21631.
Read full guideSending Commissary
The main mail option for adding funds at MSDF uses ACCESS SECURE DEPOSITS. Send the deposit slip with a money order or check payable to "ACCESS SECURE DEPOSITS" to Secure Deposits - Wisconsin DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St. Louis, MO 63132. Do not send cash. Don't staple, paperclip, or tape the money order to the deposit slip either. Follow the deposit slip instructions carefully so your payment isn't rejected. Phone-related payments and collect-call setup are handled through third-party services. To accept collect calls from MSDF, your family will need to create a Securus account. Other funding options (online, phone, or kiosk) may be available and typically require the incarcerated person's full name, facility ID, and accurate payer billing details.
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Showing 6 of 10How do I schedule a video visit at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
Schedule all MSDF video visits through ICSolutions (online or by phone). MSDF staff will not schedule visits for you. Book in advance, since MSDF guidance through the vendor requires at least 48 hours of lead time.
VisitationWhat is a Party ID and how do I get one for MSDF visits?
A Party ID is the identifier you need to register and schedule ICSolutions video visits at MSDF. The incarcerated person must share their Party ID with approved visitors so you can finish registration and book a visit.
VisitationHow much do video visits at MSDF cost?
MSDF’s published policy lists a $2.50 charge per additional video visit (effective June 19, 2023).
VisitationHow do I schedule a video visit with someone at Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility?
Create an account and get approved with the video vendor, ICSolutions. Then schedule your video visit through ICSolutions, not through MSDF staff, at least 48 hours in advance.
CommunicationHow can I accept phone calls from someone incarcerated at MSDF?
Set up a receiving or prepaid account with the phone vendor used by MSDF. To accept collect calls, family members must register for a Securus account.
CommunicationDoes MSDF charge for video visits?
Yes. The video vendor added a $2.50 charge for additional visits effective June 19, 2023.
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Milwaukee Secure Denetion Facility (MSDF) in Michigan uses ICSolutions for video visitation. MSDF charges $2.50 per additional visit, effective June 19, 2023.
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