Wisconsin Statutes Corrections (Ch. 301 to 304) § 301.286. State identification upon release from prison

Before an individual is released from prison upon completion of his or her sentence or to parole or extended supervision, the department shall determine if the individual has an operator's license or a state identification card under ch. 343. If the individual has neither, the department shall assist the individual in applying for a state identification card under s. 343.50. The department shall determine if the individual is able to pay all or a portion of the fee under s. 343.50(5) from the individual's general fund account. The department shall pay any portion of the fee the individual is unable to pay from the individual's general fund account.