Wisconsin Secure Program Facility

The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility – originally known as the Supermax Correctional Institution – is a maximum-security prison for male inmates that is located in Boscobel, Wisconsin. 

This facility is operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections and can house a maximum of 500 inmates. WSPF houses general population inmates, restrictive housing inmates, and inmates in administrative confinement in a maximum-security setting. 

The Wisconsin Secure Program Facility specializes in housing inmates with behavioral problems and who are difficult to manage. In a highly-secured environment, inmates are provided essential programming to modify their behavior to an acceptable level so they can be returned to the general population.

Inmates are encouraged to display positive behaviors and adjustments to the correctional setting. Inmates who exhibit appropriate conduct may earn the opportunity for transfer to a lower-level facility.

The average age of inmates at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility is 39. The majority have at least five years remaining on their sentence.

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Visiting Hours and Rules

Visiting Hours at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility are: 

Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays 8:30 – 7:30 PM
Monday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM 

Televisits through MSDF:
Saturday and Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 11 AM 

General Population Inmates are eligible for nine hours of visitation per week. A visit may be no longer than three hours in length. 

Contact visits will be restricted to a maximum of three visitors (including children), one of whom must be a responsible adult the minimum of age 18. 

Restrictive Housing (RH) visits are conducted via video and are restricted to five visitors (including children), one of whom must be a responsible adult the minimum age of 18. 

WSPF inmates in RH, with the exception of those in Controlled Separation or Observation will be permitted one, one hour visit per week. Inmates in Control or Observation Status may only have visits with prior approval from the Warden.

General Visiting Rules

All visitors, including inmate visitors over 16, must have appropriate picture identification. IDs must be current, valid, and intact. 

Visitors will begin to be processed for visits 30 minutes before visiting hours begin, but no later than 45 minutes before the end of visiting hours.

The lobby staff will give the visitor a locker key, so those items not allowed in the visiting area are secured. Wallets, purses and car keys are not allowed in the visiting area. Only the following items are allowed past the lobby to the visitor visitation booths unless approved by a Supervisor. 

1. Four diapers (disposable)
2. Two clear plastic baby bottles per child
3. One pacifier per child
4. Two baby blankets/ towels per child
5. One hand-held baby seat per child
6. Appropriate weather outer garments. (One coat and One pair gloves per visitor)
7. Ointment/ medication in amounts necessary for duration of visit
8. Emergency medications
9. Money, in a clear bag, not to exceed $20 in $1 coins and/or quarters for each visitor.
10. Comb, pick or brush, limited to one for each visitor. (No pointed tips)
11. Diaper wipes (must be in a clear plastic bag)
12. Headwear
13. One institution locker key

Visitors will be required to successfully pass through a metal detector.

Dress Code

The dress code has been developed to ensure a tasteful and wholesome family atmosphere in the visiting room. Footwear and appropriate attire are required at all times during visits. All restrictions apply equally to men, women, and children.

The following clothing items are prohibited:

• Transparent clothing 
• Shorts that are shorter than fingertip length: visitor standing naturally with arms straight down the side of the body with fingers extended 
• Skirts or dress slits shorter than fingertip length, plus three inches with hands down at the side
• Strapless, tube or halter-tops 
• Tops which expose the midriff area (no bare skin at the belt line) 
• Spandex/Lycra or like material 
• Clothing or accessories with obscene or profane writings, images, or photos, and any clothing bearing alcohol advertisements 
• Bib overalls are not allowed 

Televisits via Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility

Televisiting opportunities are currently being offered from the Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility (MSDF) to the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF). 

Scheduling of televisits must be made at least two weeks in advance of visit. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-serve basis. All visitors must be on the inmate’s approved Visiting List. 

The maximum number of visitors permitted for a televisit is two adults or one adult and two children. Appointment times available at MSDF are Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

All adult visitors, including minors age 16 or older, must provide a current form of identification. Visitors to MSDF must arrive at least 20 minutes before their scheduled televisit. This is strictly enforced.

Televisits are limited to 15 minutes per visit. To schedule a televisit at MSDF, you must call the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility (WSPF) at (608) 375-6422 on Wednesdays between 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at least two weeks in advance of televisit, but not more than five weeks in advance.

All institution rules apply to Televisiting. 

Video Visits

Every inmate at Wisconsin Secure Program Facility is allowed to have one 20-minute video visit each week. They are scheduled on a first come, first serve basis as space is limited. Visits can only be scheduled by emailing [email protected].

Visits will be scheduled every 30 minutes (8:30, 9:00, 9:30, etc.) but will only be a maximum of 20 minutes in length. 

Visiting times are as follows: 

Saturday - Tuesday 8:30 AM - 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Each general population unit will be scheduled for one day per week, and the day will alternate each week. This allows each general population unit the ability to have two weekend visitation days and two weekday visitation days each month. These times may be adjusted depending on need.

Visits are conducted using ZOOM. It is suggested that visitors download the ZOOM app prior to the visit to ensure accessibility. The app can be downloaded on their computer, laptop, cell phone, or tablet. 

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Programs For Inmates

Programming at the Wisconsin Secure Program Facility is designed to provide inmates in restrictive housing with assistance needed to modify their behavior so they can return to the general population. 

Inmates in restrictive housing must demonstrate they will not create an unreasonable risk to staff, other inmates, themselves, or the secure and orderly running of the institution.

WSPF uses a system of phases designed to manage risk in conjunction with treatment/programming.  Inmates progress through three phases, with the last one being a transition phase prior to general population.

Educational programming includes Adult Basic Education and GED. Vocational programs available at WSPF are barbering and cosmetology.

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