Redgranite Correctional Institution

Redgranite Correctional Institution
Redgranite Correctional Institution pictured in July 2024
Interactive map of Redgranite Correctional Institution
LocationRedgranite, Wisconsin
StatusOperational
Security classMedium
Capacity990 males (operating)
Population1,033 males[1] (as of 2025)
OpenedJanuary 8, 2001
Managed byWisconsin Department of Corrections
Division of Adult Institutions
WardenMichael Gierach

The Redgranite Correctional Institution is a medium security adult male correctional institution located in Redgranite, Wisconsin, in the United States.

The prison is operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Groundbreaking occurred on June 18, 1999, and it opened on January 8, 2001. Boldt Construction Company built it for the state at a cost of $52.9 million.[2] The prison encompasses 89 acres of land, 22 acres of which are within the perimeter.[3] In 2025, Redgranite reported operating expenditures of $49,531,951 for a per capita of $48,230.[4]

Demographics

The operating capacity of the prison is 990.[5] As of June 30, 2025, the prison held 1,033 prisoners with an average age of 43. The population reported military experience of 6%, and the following religions: Protestant/Other Christian (45%), Islam (11%), Pagan (11%), No Preference/Unknown (11%), and Roman Catholic (9%).[6]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Redgranite Correctional Institution" (PDF). doc.wi.gov. Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  2. ^ "Redgranite Correctional Institution Annual Report 2003-04" (PDF). Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Archived from the original (PDF) on March 20, 2006. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
  3. ^ "DOC Redgranite Correctional Institution". doc.wi.gov. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  4. ^ "Redgranite Correctional Institution" (PDF). doc.wi.gov. Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Retrieved 14 February 2026.
  5. ^ "Redgranite Correctional Institution" (PDF). 2015.
  6. ^ "Redgranite Correctional Institution" (PDF). doc.wi.gov. Wisconsin Department of Corrections. Retrieved 14 February 2026.

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