Columbia Correctional Institution is a Maximum security level State Prison located in the city of Portage, Wisconsin. The facility houses Male Offenders who are convicted for crimes which come under Wisconsin state and federal laws. The State Prison was opened in 1986. The facility has a capacity of 541 inmates, which is the maximum amount of beds per facility.
The facility is part of Portage, WI judicial district, which has 0 facilities in total.
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Locating an Inmate in Columbia Correctional Institution
The best way to locate or get information on any inmate currently incarcerated in Columbia Correctional Institution is to contact the State Prison for information on the inmate or visit them online at https://www.bop.gov/ .
Be Approved
Make sure an inmate you are visiting has placed you on their approved visiting list.
Be Prepared to Follow Columbia Correctional Institution Visiting Rules
For official policy that outlines regulations and procedures for visiting a Columbia Correctional Institution inmate, contact the State Prison directly via 608-742-9100 phone number.
Visitation Days and Hours
Columbia Correctional Institution State Prison has visiting hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays. For more information on when you can visit an inmate and get directions contact the State Prison directly.
Visiting a Columbia Correctional Institution inmate on holidays:
The inmate will be notified as to any changes to the "normal" visitation schedule due to holidays and/or any special commitments.
| USP General Visiting Hours | |
|---|---|
| Mon | General Population Inmates: 1:45 PM - 8:30 PM Restrictive Housing Inmates: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (RH1 & HU7) 02:00 PM - 5:00 PM (RH2 & HU7) |
| Tue | General Population Inmates: 1:45 PM - 8:30 PM Restrictive Housing Inmates: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (RH1 & HU7) 02:00 PM - 5:00 PM (RH2 & HU7) |
| Wed | General Population Inmates: 1:45 PM - 8:30 PM Restrictive Housing Inmates: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (RH1 & HU7) 02:00 PM - 5:00 PM (RH2 & HU7) |
| Thu | General Population Inmates: 1:45 PM - 8:30 PM Restrictive Housing Inmates: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (RH1 & HU7) 02:00 PM - 5:00 PM (RH2 & HU7) |
| Fri | General Population Inmates: 1:45 PM - 8:30 PM Restrictive Housing Inmates: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (RH1 & HU7) 02:00 PM - 5:00 PM (RH2 & HU7) |
| Sat | General Population Inmates: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Restrictive Housing Inmates: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (RH1, RH2 & HU7) |
| Sun | General Population Inmates: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Restrictive Housing Inmates: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM (RH1, RH2 & HU7) |
| Hol | General Population Inmates: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM |
Inmates can receive letters from their family members and friends, as well as packages from home with prior written approval from the inmate's unit team or authorized staff member at Columbia Correctional Institution.
To make sure the mail and package you are sending comes under approved item list and for more clarification contact the State Prison administration at 608-742-9100. Another option for contacting the facility is reaching out via email at WIDOCDataandResearchInquiries@wisconsin.gov.
You can also try to contact the facility by reaching out to them on social media platforms. Visit their Facebook page: here.
For sending a mail or a care package to an Columbia Correctional Institution State Prison inmate you should have the following information on the parcel:
| Inmate Mail 1 | Inmate Mail 2 | Freight and non-USPS parcels | Staff Mail |
|---|---|---|---|
Columbia Correctional Institution Inmate's Name, DOC Number PO Box 900 Portage, WI 53901 | — | — | — |
All money orders should be sent directly to Consolidated Banking at the address below: