Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution

Visiting hours at Prairie du Chien CI are as follows: 

Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays: 6:00PM – 9:00PM*
Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays: 10:30AM – 5:30PM* (3 hour limit) 

*No admittance during count (12:30-1pm) or one half-hour prior to the end of visiting hours. 

Inmates are permitted only one visit per weekday and one per weekend for a maximum total of four visits per week. 

General Visiting Rules

Visitors must be on the pre-approved visitor’s list to enter the institution. A maximum of six visitors will be allowed for a single visit (including children). Upon arrival, you will be asked to provide photo identification and will need to place it into a plastic sleeve that clips to your clothing; ID must be displayed during your visit. 

You must sign a Visitor Register. Your hand will be stamped and you will be required to show this stamp upon exit. Once you leave, you may not return that day.

Cell phones, pagers, cameras or other electronic devices, personal watches, tobacco products, lighters, matches, pocket knives, and weapons are not allowed in the institution. Secured lockers are provided in the lobby for items that may not be carried into the institution (including wallet and keys).  

No paper money, cameras, purses, or diaper bags may be brought into the institution. 

Dress Code

The dress code has been developed to ensure a tasteful and wholesome family atmosphere in the visiting room at PDCI. Footwear and appropriate attire are required at all times during visits. All restrictions apply equally to men, women, and children; failure to comply will result in denial of entrance or removal from PDCI. 

The following clothing items are prohibited:

• Transparent or translucent clothing
• Shorts that are shorter than fingertip length with the visitor standing with proper posture, arms straight down, fingers extended  
• Skirts and dresses shorter than fingertip length plus tree inches with the visitor standing with proper posture, arms straight down, fingers extended
• Tops and dresses that are strapless, tube or halter style
• Camisoles and tank tops are only permissible when worn under other attire
• Tops and dresses that expose the midriff (front and/or back).  
• Spandex or Spandex-like and Lycra or Lycra-like clothing. 
• Tights or leggings of this material may be worn under attire of appropriate length as identified in this section. 
• Exposed undergarments.  
• Clothing with revealing holes, tears, or slits.  
• Clothing or accessories with obscene or profane writing, images, or pictures.  
• Alcohol and Gang-related clothing, headwear, shoes, logos or insignias.  
• Any clothing that may have the potential to cause undue attention.  

Video Visits

Every inmate at Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution is allowed to have video visits. They are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis as space is limited. Visits can only be scheduled by emailing [email protected].

Visitors should include in their email request: 

• Your name and DOC # in the subject line
• First and last names of all visitors on the Zoom call (no more than 6 persons allowed) 
• 1st and 2nd choice of date and time of visit. 

Visiting schedule is as follows 

• Monday - Friday 6:15 – 9:15PM 
• Saturday, Sunday 10:15 -11AM 1:15 - 3:30PM 

Each unit will be scheduled for one day every nine days. Visits will be scheduled every 45 minutes for a maximum of 40 minutes in length. Only one visit may be scheduled at a time.

You can't call an inmate at Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution, but they do have access to phones. For complete details on how to call an inmate in Wisconsin, please click here.

Inmate funds at Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution are received through Access Corrections Secure Deposit and their affiliate walk-in provider CashPayToday.

US Postal Service (no service fees):

• Print and complete a Wisconsin DOC Money Order/Check Deposit Slip (bilingüe). Forms are also available at the facilities.
• The inmate's DOC number must be written on the check/money order and deposit slip.
• All writing must be legible and in blue or black ink. 
• Do not include any additional items such as photos or letters, as they will be discarded. 
• Make cashier's checks, personal checks, and money orders payable to ACCESS SECURE DEPOSITS.
• Mail to: Secure Deposits – Wisconsin DOC, P.O. Box 12486, St Louis, MO 63132.

Walk-in (service fees apply):

• Visit CashPayToday.com or call (844) 340-2274 to enroll.
• Walk-in sites accept cash only.
• Visit CashPayToday to locate a Dollar General, Family Dollar, Speedway or other location near you that accepts walk-in payments, or view this list of WI locations.

Internet or Phone (service fees apply):

• Visit AccessCorrections.com or call (866) 345-1884 (bilingüe; agents available 24/7)
• Visa and MasterCard are accepted