Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South

The Milwaukee County Correctional Facility South (MCCF-S), located in Franklin, Wisconsin, is a medium-security institution operated by the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office. Unlike a traditional prison designed for long-term sentences, this facility primarily houses inmates who have been sentenced for misdemeanors or lower-level felonies, as well as individuals awaiting trial or transfer to other state correctional institutions. The facility is designed to focus on rehabilitation, work-release programs, and structured reentry, aiming to integrate inmates back into the community while maintaining public safety.

The institution emphasizes security and operational efficiency, utilizing a direct-supervision model where deputies are positioned within the living units to actively manage inmate behavior. Beyond basic confinement, the facility provides various rehabilitative services, including educational programming, addiction recovery counseling, and vocational training, intended to reduce recidivism. Because it functions as a primary hub for the Milwaukee County justice system, the facility plays a critical role in managing the county’s inmate population and facilitating court-mandated services for those serving shorter custodial sentences.