WSP is for State Prison offenders sentenced anywhere from one year to life by the State Court in the county where the charges were filed
All prisons and jails have Security or Custody levels depending on the inmate’s classification, sentence, and criminal history. Please review the rules and regulations for State - maximum facility.
The phone carrier is Inmates Calls through Jail Only - No outside provider, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.
If you are unsure of your inmate's location, you can search and locate your inmate by typing in their last name, first name or first initial, and/or the offender ID number to get their accurate information immediately Registered Offenders
WSP is a State - maximum state correctional facility in Rawlins, WY, operated by the Wyoming Department of Corrections. Inmates serve sentences ranging from one year to life and have access to programs including education, vocational training, and work assignments. This page covers how to locate an inmate, schedule visits, make calls, send money, and stay connected throughout their sentence at WSP.
While incarcerated, reading is often the best use of time. Please note that books and magazines, puzzles, and word searches ordered for inmates must come directly from the publisher. This policy ensures that the items are new, untampered, and comply with the facility's regulations. Prisons and jails enforce this rule to prevent the introduction of contraband or prohibited materials. By restricting orders to publishers, the facility can better maintain security and control over the content entering the institution. Any books or magazines not received directly from the publisher will be rejected and not delivered to the inmate. You may, however, send letters and selfies to inmates with this easy-to-use app, packages starting at only $8.00.
Established in 1980, the Wyoming State Penitentiary initially housed inmates in "C" Block, with an original capacity of 550. By 1995, additional beds were added, reaching a total of around 825. Eventually, the safe housing capacity was determined to be 780.
Key developments included the construction of the West Tower in 1983 and the East Tower in 1984, enhancing perimeter security. In 1995, the Intensive Treatment Unit addressing long-term substance abuse was introduced.
In 1998, the U.S. Department of Justice initiated site inspections under the Civil Rights of Incarcerated Persons Act, leading to findings in 1999. While the state disputed constitutional rights violations, they agreed with many recommendations, committing to cooperation for resolution.
The High-Security Special Needs (HSSN) facility opened in Summer 2001, renaming the 1980 facility to the "North Facility," while the HSSN became the "South Facility." Due to unresolved life/safety issues, the North Facility was vacated in 2001, relocating inmates.
A final agreement between the Wyoming Department of Corrections and the DOJ was reached in April 2002, allowing one year for substantial compliance and maintenance.
In 2001, the South Facility, along with administration and warehouse buildings, catered to the complex's needs. The South Facility, operational from July 2001, accommodates high-security, medical, and mental health needs, with a capacity of 826 inmates. Additionally, it houses medium and minimum-security inmates due to the North Facility's closure.
The Central Production Facility opened in August 2002, marked the complete closure of the original kitchen/laundry facility in the North Facility. This concluded the North Facility's occupancy.
