Jackson Correctional Institution Overview
Jackson Correctional Institution is a Wisconsin Department of Corrections, Division of Adult Institutions prison at N6500 Haipek Road in Black River Falls. It is a medium-security adult male prison, not a county jail, municipal lockup, or local pretrial detention center. The DOC facility page describes its purpose as protecting the public, staff, and inmates while promoting accountability and positive change for successful reintegration.
JCI began receiving inmates in May 1996 after a statewide prison-bed building program, and a 150-bed barracks-style unit was added in October 1997. Because the facility holds sentenced adult male state prisoners, the correct lookup route is the Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator. The Jackson County inmate-list phone channel is for the county jail and does not search JCI's sentenced state-prison population.
The official DOC Jackson Correctional Institution page publishes the facility's public profile, address, phone, visiting guide links, and institutional history.
The screenshot reinforces that JCI belongs to the Wisconsin DOC prison system, not to the Jackson County Jail roster.
Jackson Correctional Institution Capacity and Population
JCI's FY2025 annual report lists an operating capacity of 1,010 males and a June 27, 2025 population of 1,002 persons in DOC care. The same report lists 191 uniformed staff, 78 non-uniformed staff, a PIOC-to-staff ratio of 2.68 to 1, 42 acres of institution grounds, a 251-acre total land parcel, and a $39,191,862 operating budget.
These figures are state-prison numbers. They should not be mixed with the Jackson County Jail bed count or used as a county jail daily population figure. JCI's population is part of the Wisconsin DOC prison system even though the prison is physically located in Jackson County.
How to Look Up an Inmate at Jackson Correctional Institution
Use the Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator for people sentenced to incarceration, supervision, or both with DOC. DOC states that the locator does not provide information on offenders sentenced only to county jail and does not include adjudicated juvenile offenders. If the person was just arrested in Jackson County and has not been sentenced to state custody, call Jackson County Jail instead.
- Open the Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator and review the agreement and public-safety notices.
- Search by DOC number when known, or use the person's name and other available identifiers.
- Confirm that the record shows DOC custody and a location tied to Jackson Correctional Institution or another DOC facility.
- Use WCCA/CCAP for the related criminal court case if charges, sentencing history, or court events are needed.
Jackson Correctional Institution Address and Contact
Contact JCI for facility-specific prison questions, visitation routing, institutional mail/property instructions, and DOC custody matters. The DOC facility page lists Rich Giroux as warden. The FY2025 annual report includes Lizzie Tegels in its report header, so the current public facility page should be treated as the contact source for public-facing facility leadership unless DOC updates it.
Jackson Correctional Institution
N6500 Haipek Road
Black River Falls, WI 54615-0232
715-284-4550
Fax: 715-284-7335
Visiting Someone at Jackson Correctional Institution
JCI visitation follows Wisconsin DOC prison rules and the facility visitor guide, not Jackson County Jail's Team3 video-visitation schedule. Visitors should use the DOC facility page and linked visitor guide for approval, scheduling, identification, dress code, entry, and cancellation rules. DOC prison visits are tied to institutional security and approved visiting lists, so a court date, transfer, lockdown, discipline issue, or facility schedule can affect a planned visit.
| Day | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Facility schedule | Use the current JCI visitor guide | DOC prison visitation |
| Approval process | Required before visiting | DOC visitor approval |
| Before travel | Confirm with JCI | Security and scheduling check |
| Court or facility events | May change access | Possible cancellation or delay |
Mail, Phone, and Money at Jackson Correctional Institution
JCI uses Wisconsin DOC mail and property rules. The DOC Money, Mail & Property page lists different address formats for regular mail, institution mail, and property/package routing. Use the person's DOC number in the address because JCI is a state prison, and do not send county-jail mail or commissary deposits to this facility.
| Service | Provider / Detail |
|---|---|
| Regular Mail | Name and DOC #, Jackson Correctional Institution, PO Box 189, Phoenix, MD 21131. |
| Institution Mail | Name and DOC #, Jackson Correctional Institution, P.O. Box 232, Black River Falls, WI 54615. |
| Property / Packages | Jackson Correctional Institution, N6500 Haipek Road, Black River Falls, WI 54615. |
| Approved Vendors | DOC property/package vendors include Jack L. Marcus and Union Supply for approved purchases. |
DOC general information also notes that court calls and virtual appearances are scheduled through the facility court scheduler, with requests made at least two working days before the scheduled appearance. DOC has been transitioning to ICS tablets and electronic messages/photos, so current communication options should be confirmed through DOC before payment.
Admission and Classification at Jackson Correctional Institution
JCI does not perform county street-arrest booking for newly arrested local detainees. Admission to a DOC prison follows sentencing, DOC custody processing, classification, transfer, and institutional placement. A person may first appear in WCCA as a Jackson County or other Wisconsin criminal case, but once sentenced to state prison, the ongoing custody search moves to the DOC locator and DOC facility records.
This distinction prevents common lookup mistakes. Someone arrested today in Black River Falls is not automatically a JCI prisoner. Start with Jackson County Jail for current local arrest custody, WCCA for court charges, VINELink for notification/status alerts, and DOC only when the person is sentenced or otherwise under Wisconsin DOC custody.
About Jackson Correctional Institution
JCI is one of the medium-security Wisconsin DOC institutions physically located in Jackson County. FY2025 reporting describes programming tied to reentry and criminogenic needs, including Anger Management and other primary treatment services. The report also notes 113 volunteers contributed about 1,015 hours, and chaplain/religious coordination provided religious activities and technology support for faith affiliations that could not provide in-person services.
JCI's FY2025 report also lists collections from persons in DOC care, including restitution to courts, restitution to JCI, child support, victim-witness surcharges, DNA surcharges, and medical co-pay fees. Those figures belong to the state prison's operations and should not be treated as Jackson County Jail fees, bond channels, or county booking costs.
Note: Confirm DOC custody location, visitor approval, and current JCI mail rules before traveling or sending property.
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