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the Secretary
- Mr.
Rick Raemisch,
Secretary
Ms. Amy Smith, Deputy Secretary
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Mr. Ismael Ozanne, Executive Assistant
Phone:(608) 240-5055, FAX: (608) 240-3305
The Department is administered by a Secretary who is
appointed by the Governor with the consent and advice of the Senate. The Office of the
Secretary is comprised of the following:
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Office of Legal
Counsel -
Ms. Kathryn Anderson,
Chief
- (608) 240-5035
The Office of Legal Counsel provides legal advice and
counsel to the Department and its Divisions on matters relating to departmental policies,
procedures, rules and litigation.
The legal staff represents the Department before various
state and federal courts, administrative boards and commissions. The staff assist in the
development and implementation of statutes, administrative rules and policies governing
the Department. Legal Counsel provides opinions to staff, judges, district attorneys and
other community agencies on the Department's interpretations of legal issues and
correctional policies.
Office of Detention
Facilities - Mr. Marty Ordinans, Director.
- (608) 240-5052
The Department of
Corrections has statutory responsibility for the regulation and oversight of all local
detention facilities, including county jails, houses of correction, secure juvenile
detention centers, unlocked Huber facilities, work camps and municipal lockups. Through
the Office of Detention Facilities, the Department establishes reasonable standards for
the design, construction, repair, maintenance, operation and management of these
facilities. Regionally located staff conduct annual inspections of each facility, provide
technical assistance to local jurisdictions, training to jail staff, and coordinate a
variety of efforts to assist sheriffs, police chiefs and other local officials in the
operation and management of their facilities. The Office also investigates complaints,
deaths, suicides, and other unusual incidents which occur in local detention facilities.
Office of Victim Services
Ms. Colleen Jo Winston, Director
(608) 240-5888
The Office of Victim Services & Programs is committed to mitigating
the effects of crime and advancing the principles and philosophy of
restorative justice. It is our mission to address the needs of crime
victims, their families and the community through a variety of available
services.
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Legislative Liaison
Mr. Robert Margolies (608) 240-5056
The legislative liaison provides legislative policy analysis for the Department of
Corrections. He serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary in the analysis and
development of legislative proposals. This position also functions as liaison with the
legislature, Governor's Office, other governmental agencies, and professional associations
involving legislative matters.
Public
Information Director
Mr. John Dipko (608) 240-5060
The Public Information
Director administers the Department's communications and public relations program and
provides information on Corrections' policies, initiatives, goals, and objectives to
various audiences including staff, the general public, executive and legislative branches,
key media resources and local governmental bodies.
Reentry Director
Ms. Mary Kay Kollat (608) 240-5015
The Reentry Director coordinates the agency's efforts to improve
community safety by improving the process for the return of inmates to
the community after they have completed their prison sentence. The
Reentry Director oversees the Department's Reentry Initiative, promoting
offender accountability and success from prison admission through
release and supervision into the community.
Agency Liaison
Ms. Lisa Patrick (608) 240-5010
The Agency Liaison provides contact to state and local government
agencies, Native American tribes, community and faith-based
organizations and advocacy organizations. The Agency Liaison is part of
the Department's efforts to build and expand partnerships that promote
public safety by maintaining appropriate communication and feedback on
Department programs and policies. The Liaison represents the Secretary
on various councils and workgroups.
04/21/2008
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