Known as the Cheese State, Wisconsin has been a recognized terroritory since the Revolutionary War. It was not brought into the United States as a state until 1848, as the 30th state in the Union. During the Civil War, it was a very important stop on the Underground Railroad leading slaves to freedom. Being in the north, they were easily able to shuttle freed men and women to other places around the country and over the borders.
Wisconsin is famously known for its dairy and cheese production, and many consider the cheddar cheese to be the best anywhere. This is the only state that offers a Master Cheesemaker program, requiring ten years of experience to join, and the program lasts for three years.
The area’s road to statehood was long. It first became a possession of the United States through the Treaty of Paris in 1783. In 1787, it was made part of the new Northwest Territory; then it was included in the Indiana Territory in 1800. By 1815, it was a part of the Illinois Territory. After Illinois became a state in 1818, the current area of Wisconsin was transferred to the Michigan Territory, until it was separated into its own territory in 1836. Twelve years later, it was finally admitted to the Union.
Wisconsin has 72 counties. They are governed by county boards that are headed by a chairperson. The most populous county in the state is Milwaukee County, which is home to almost one million people. Many of the county names come from Native American words or tribes.
The Wisconsin state government runs much the same as any other state government. There are three branches that work to uphold the Constitution and make sure that the people of Wisconsin are getting everything they need and deserve.
The Supreme Court of the state is the highest appellate court having jurisdiction over appeals from lower courts, original decisions, and any regulations for the state. There are seven justices who preside over the courts, and these justices are chosen in statewide elections. They serve ten-year terms, and only one justice can be elected a year. The Chief Justice is elected to a two-year term by the other justices.
Offender Search Web Page
The purpose and specifics of the Offender Search Web Page in each state varies. Read the disclosures carefully. Updates to the database could be biweekly, monthly and daily depending on the states Corrections Department schedule. Some searches show offenders incarcerated in the entire prison system including county jails and some only state prisons. Sometimes historical offender data is available and sometimes only current inmate records are listed. Youth and adult offenders are sometimes located on separate search portals.
State Offender Search: http://offender.doc.state.wi.us/lop/home.do
Jails
- Adams County, WI Jail Inmates
- Ashland County, WI Jail Inmates
- Bayfield County, WI Jail Inmates
- Barron County Justice Center, WI Jail Inmates
- Brown County, WI Jail Inmates
- Buffalo County, WI Jail Inmates
- Burnett County Law Enforcement Center, WI Jail Inmates
- Calumet County, WI Jail Inmates
- Chippewa County, WI Jail Inmates
- Clark County, WI Jail Inmates
- Columbia County, WI Jail Inmates
- Crawford County, WI Jail Inmates
- Dane County, WI Jail Inmates
- Dodge County, WI Jail Inmates
- Door County, WI Jail Inmates
- Douglas County, WI Jail Inmates
- Dunn County, WI Jail Inmates
- Eau Claire County, WI Jail Inmates
- Fond Du Lac County, WI Jail Inmates
- Forest County, WI Jail Inmates
- Grant County, WI Jail Inmates
- Green County, WI Jail Inmates
- Green Lake County, WI Jail Inmates
- Iowa County, WI Jail Inmates
- Iron County, WI Jail Inmates
- Jackson County, WI Jail Inmates
- Jefferson County, WI Jail Inmates
- Juneau County, WI Jail Inmates
- Kenosha County, WI Jail Inmates
- Kewaunee County, WI Jail Inmates
- La Crosse County, WI Jail Inmates
- Lafayette County, WI Jail Inmates
- Langlade County Safety Building, WI Jail Inmates
- Lincoln County Safety Building, WI Jail Inmates
- Manitowoc County, WI Jail Inmates
- Marathon County Adult Detention Facility, WI Jail Inmates
- Marinette County, WI Jail Inmates
- Marquette County, WI Jail Inmates
- Milwaukee County, WI Jail Inmates
- Milwaukee County House Of Correction, WI Jail Inmates
- Monroe County, WI Jail Inmates
- Oconto County, WI Jail Inmates
- Oneida County, WI Jail Inmates
- Outagamie County, WI Jail Inmates
- Ozaukee County, WI Jail Inmates
- Pepin County, WI Jail Inmates
- Pierce County, WI Jail Inmates
- Polk County, WI Jail Inmates
- Portage County, WI Jail Inmates
- Price County, WI Jail Inmates
- Racine County, WI Jail Inmates
- Richland County, WI Jail Inmates
- Rock County, WI Jail Inmates
- Rusk County, WI Jail Inmates
- St. Croix County, WI Jail Inmates
- Sauk County, WI Jail Inmates
- Sawyer County, WI Jail Inmates
- Shawano County, WI Jail Inmates
- Sheboygan County, WI Jail Inmates
- Taylor County, WI Jail Inmates
- Trempealeau County, WI Jail Inmates
- Vernon County, WI Jail Inmates
- Vilas County, WI Jail Inmates
- Walworth County, WI Jail Inmates
- Washburn County, WI Jail Inmates
- Washington County, WI Jail Inmates
- Waukesha County, WI Jail Inmates
- Waupaca County, WI Jail Inmates
- Waushara County, WI Jail Inmates
- Winnebago County, WI Jail Inmates
- Wood County, WI Jail Inmates
- Fond du Lac, WI Jail Information
- La Crosse, WI Jail Information
- West Allis, WI Jail Information
- Oshkosh, WI Jail Information
- Eau Claire, WI Jail Information
- Waukesha, WI Jail Information
- Milwaukee, WI Jail Information
- Madison, WI Jail Information
Court Clerk
- Wood County, WI Court Cases
- Washington County, WI Court Cases
- Washburn County, WI Court Cases
- Walworth County, WI Court Cases
- Vilas County, WI Court Cases
- Trempealeau County, WI Court Cases
- Sheboygan County, WI Court Cases
- Shawano County, WI Court Cases
- Sauk County, WI Court Cases
- St. Croix County, WI Court Cases
- Racine County, WI Court Cases
- Polk County, WI Court Cases
- Pierce County, WI Court Cases
- Oconto County, WI Court Cases
- Langlade County, WI Court Cases
- La Crosse County, WI Court Cases
- Kenosha County, WI Court Cases
- Juneau County, WI Court Cases
- Jackson County, WI Court Cases
- Iron County, WI Court Cases
- Fond du Lac County, WI Court Cases
- Eau Claire County, WI Court Cases
- Burnett County, WI Court Cases
- Brown County, WI Court Cases
Correctional Facility
- Chippewa Valley Correctional Treatment Facility – Chippewa County, WI Inmate Search
- Columbia Correctional Institution – Columbia County, WI Inmate Search
- Dodge Correctional Institution – Dodge County, WI Inmate Search
- Fox Lake Correctional Institution – Dodge County, WI Inmate Search
- Green Bay Correctional Institution – Brown County, WI Inmate Search
- Jackson Correctional Institution – Jackson County, WI Inmate Search
- Kettle Moraine Correctional Institution – Sheboygan County, WI Inmate Search
- Milwaukee Secure Detention Facility – Milwaukee County, WI Inmate Search
- New Lisbon Correctional Institution – Juneau County, WI Inmate Search
- Oakhill Correctional Institution – Dane County, WI Inmate Search
- Oshkosh Correctional Institution – Winnebago County, WI Inmate Search
- Prairie du Chien Correctional Institution – Crawford County, WI Inmate Search
- Racine Correctional Institution – Racine County, WI Inmate Search
- Racine Youthful Correctional Facility – Racine County, WI Inmate Search
- Redgranite Correctional Institution – Waushara County, WI Inmate Search
- Stanley Correctional Institution – Chippewa County, WI Inmate Search
- Sturtevant Transitional Facility – Racine County, WI Inmate Search
- Taycheedah Correctional Institution – Fond du Lac County, WI Inmate Search
- Waupun Correctional Institution – Fond du Lac County, WI Inmate Search
- Wisconsin Secure Program Facility – Grant County, WI Inmate Search