St. Croix Correctional Center
The St. Croix Correctional Center is a prison for male inmates that is located in the city of New Richmond, Wisconsin. This facility is operated by the Wisconsin DOC and has the capacity to house 120 adult male inmates.
This prison is part of the Wisconsin Correctional Center System, an "institution" that consists of 14 adult, male correctional centers with a single warden. It is also part of the Challenge Incarceration Program (CIP).
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St. Croix Correctional Center
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Visiting Hours and Rules
Visiting Hours at St. Croix Correctional Center are:
- Saturday 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
- Sunday 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Inmates are allowed one 60 minute visit every other weekend opposite to the inmate’s phone call weekend. It is the inmate’s responsibility to inform his visitors what weekends he is allowed a visit.
General Visiting Rules
The visits at St. Croix are limited to two immediate family members or a significant other who are on the inmate’s approved visiting list. It is the inmate’s responsibility to have the significant other indicated as such on their visiting list.
Children of the inmate may also visit when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Children of the inmate and minor brothers and/or sisters will not count towards the number of allowed visitors.
In order to be allowed to visit an inmate, a photo I.D. must be provided to a staff member prior to the visit, if over the age of 18. Family members under the age of 18 may visit only if accompanied by an adult on the approved visiting list and minors must have signed approval of parent or guardian in order to visit if the parent or guardian are not present.
Nothing may be brought in or sent out on a visit. The only exception being if a baby accompanies the visitor, a small bag with disposable diapers and bottles may be carried in after being inspected by a staff member.
Visitors are expected to be dressed in an appropriate manner. At no time will a visitor be allowed to enter the institution under the influence of a drug or alcohol.
Physical Address
St. Croix Correctional Center
1859 North 4th Street
New Richmond, WI 54017-0036
Driving Directions: https://goo.gl/maps/Szej6Cyzm1MZfDyB8
General Phone Number
(715) 246-6971
Inmate Mailing Address(es)
St. Croix Correctional Center
Offender’s Name and DOC Number
1859 North 4th Street
PO Box 36
New Richmond, WI 54017-0036
Sending property/packages to inmates at St. Croix is not permitted, with the exception of release clothing, which may be shipped to SCCC’s general mailing address.
How to Call an Inmate
You can't call an inmate at St. Croix Correctional Center, but they do have access to phones on designated weekends. For complete details on how to call an inmate in Wisconsin, please click here.
How to Send Money
You can send money to your inmate at St. Croix Correctional Center through Access Corrections Secure Deposit and their affiliate walk-in provider CashPayToday.
Internet or Phone (service fees apply):
- Visit AccessCorrections.com or call (866) 345-1884 (bilingüe; agents available 24/7)
- Visa and MasterCard are accepted
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.
Programs For Inmates
CIP Program
SCCC's CIP program uses evidence-based practices for effective Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse intervention strategies. Inmates in the CIP also have the opportunity to attend school with individual tutoring as they work towards earning a High School Equivalency Diploma.
CIP is designed for inmates to successfully complete the program in a minimum of 140 days. This program is voluntary, but the elements of the program are mandatory. The components of the CIP are structured around personal orientation and rehabilitative programming.
This program includes rigorous physical activity, manual work assignments; regimentation and discipline; and instruction on military bearing.
The SCCC Project Crew
The SCCC project crew helps local government agencies and non-profit organizations on a variety of work projects. Community service opportunities are also available to inmates.
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Careers at St. Croix Correctional Center
If you are interested in a career with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and would like more information about job openings at the St. Croix Correctional Center, click here.
