How to Visit Waupun Correctional Institution, WI (WI)

All in-person visits at Waupun Correctional Institution must be scheduled in advance. You can book as early as 14 days out, but no later than 48 hours before your visit. For general population, visiting runs Monday through Friday in two time blocks: 2:45pm to 5:15pm and 5:45pm to 8:15pm.

There are limits on both how often your loved one can receive visits and how many people can attend. People in WCI general population are allowed 5 in-person visits per month, with a maximum of 2 per week. Each visit is capped at 4 approved visitors total (adults, minors, and infants all count), and at least one visitor must be an adult.

Before making plans, confirm you're on the DOC approved visitor list. Only approved visitors are permitted at WCI. Also sort out your ID ahead of time. Visitors age 16 or older must present photo identification: a valid state driver's license, passport or visa, DMV photo ID, military ID, or tribal photo ID.

1. Confirm you are approved to visit: You must be on the DOC approved visitor list before you will be allowed in.
2. Schedule within the allowed window: Book the in-person visit at least 48 hours in advance, but no more than 14 days in advance.

1. Pick an available visiting block: General population visiting days and times are Monday through Friday, 2:45pm to 5:15pm and 5:45pm to 8:15pm.
2. Time your arrival: Arrive no more than 15 minutes before the start of visiting hours.

• ✓ Keep within the limit of 5 in-person visits per month and up to 2 in-person visits per week (general population).
• ✓ Bring no more than 4 approved visitors total for the visit (including minors and infants), and make sure at least one visitor is an adult.
• ✓ If you are age 16 or older, bring photo ID (valid state driver's license, passport or visa, DMV photo ID, military ID, or tribal photo ID).

1. Complete any required lobby paperwork: Staff may require you to fill out a DOC-176 Request to Visit Offender.
2. Follow security check-in procedures: Your hand may be stamped by security staff and checked when you enter and when you leave secure areas.

Before you travel, confirm that your booking still lines up with the current schedule. WCI requires visits to be scheduled at least 48 hours ahead and no more than 14 days out. General population visiting is Monday through Friday with two daily blocks (2:45pm to 5:15pm and 5:45pm to 8:15pm). A quick check right before you go can save you a wasted trip if anything has shifted.

Make sure every person planning to visit is on the DOC approved visitor list. It's also worth confirming which IDs are currently accepted for visitors age 16 and older, since you'll be asked for photo identification at entry. The DOC lists a valid state driver's license, passport or visa, DMV photo ID, military ID, or tribal photo ID as accepted forms.

Confirm the visit limits for your situation before finalizing who's coming. General population allows 5 in-person visits per month (up to 2 per week), and each visit is capped at 4 approved visitors total with at least one adult. If you think you need an exception, check with the facility before you schedule or travel.