Crawford county justice center

Built over 127 years ago, this facility remains the oldest operating jail in Wisconsin, now revitalized through a careful blend of historic preservation and modernization. Featuring 32 cells, this new correctional facility will accommodate 81 inmates, doubling the existing capacity. The addition will connect to the sheriff’s office via a skywalk, ensuring seamless circulation between the new jail, the renovated sheriff’s office, and the courthouse. The renovated area will serve as the county’s law enforcement center, consisting of sheriff’s offices and administrative spaces. A central secure monitoring area is designed to provide unobstructed sight lines into each dayroom, eliminating blind spots. To address past safety concerns, a drive-through sally port will allow deputies to efficiently transfer inmates into the booking area without passing through multiple vestibules. Surrounded on all four sides by residential housing, the county’s campus presents significant logistical challenges. Material staging, deliveries, site safety, and traffic control have all been carefully planned to minimize disruptions. To ensure county operations remained functional during construction, periodic coordination meetings were held with the county, architect, consultants, and the Wisconsin Department of Corrections.