Ashland County WI Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: July 09, 2024
Address
220 E 6th St, Ashland, WI 54806
County
Ashland
Phone
715-685-7050
Fax
715-682-7039
Email
john.kovach@co.ashland.wi.us

Ashland Co Jail is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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 County - medium facility.

The phone carrier is Inmate Calling Solutions (ICSolutions), 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

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You can support your loved ones at Ashland Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 715-685-7050.

When someone you care about gets arrested, it can be overwhelming. This webpage aims to ease your concerns by providing information about Ashland County WI Jail. From visitation guidelines to contacting jail staff, we're here to support you as you navigate this challenging time. Take a look around and let us help you understand how to best support your family member or friend in custody.

The Ashland Co Jail, located at 220 E 6th St in Ashland, WI, is a secure detention center operated by the Ashland County Sheriff's Office. This facility primarily houses individuals awaiting trial or sentencing, typically for less than two years. It accepts inmates from various jurisdictions, including surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service, and the Ashland Police Department.

New detainees are regularly admitted to the jail, with some being released on bail or placed under pretrial services caseloads. Others await their court appearances at the facility, receiving necessary accommodations such as bedding and meals. View all arrest records here.

Individuals who do not post bail within the first twenty-four hours are required to appear before a judge. During this first appearance, conducted either in person or via telephone, the judge informs the arrested person of the charges against them and sets the bond amount.

Following the intake process, which includes property inventory, medical screening, and booking, inmates are assigned to the general population. Housing assignments are based on the classification of their charges, whether felony or misdemeanor, to ensure proper management and safety within the facility.

After processing, inmates are assigned to a housing area based on classification. Compliance with jail rules typically results in a lower classification and more privileges, while rule violations or additional charges lead to a higher classification and fewer privileges. Inmates serving as trustees within the jail undertake various tasks, including cooking, laundry, and commissary management, often receiving minimal compensation or sentence reduction for their services.

The jail is designed with "pods," featuring a large common area with affixed tables and attached seats, and individual cells typically on two levels. Inmates spend certain times in their cells and other times congregating in the pod for activities like playing cards, games, reading, or watching television. Movement outside the pod, such as trips to the commissary, library, or recreation area, occurs under the constant supervision of unarmed correctional officers. The environment in the county jail is considered less stressful than that of a prison because the sentences are much shorter.

The jail offers a phone program for outbound calls only, with inmates unable to receive incoming calls. Accepting collect calls can be expensive, sometimes exceeding $10 per call. Alternatively, setting up an account through a third-party phone company may entail high fees per minute of usage. Click here for discounts on inmate calls, especially if the communication with your inmate is frequent. It's important to remember that all phone calls are recorded, and discussing sensitive legal matters over these lines is discouraged.

Books and magazines 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. The Jail enforces 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.

Inmate workers are chosen based on conduct and cooperation with staff. Participation in the community service program can sometimes reduce sentences. Commissary is available weekly, with orders submitted via kiosk two days in advance. On holidays, there may be increased spending limits. Upon receiving commissary items, inmates must present their ID, check their order, and sign for it in the presence of the commissary employee. Indigent inmates are provided with all essential basic hygiene items including USPS stamps and writing materials.

Inmate Locator

To utilize the Inmate Search page on InmateAid, begin by selecting the relevant prison facility in Wisconsin. This allows you to view the current list of inmates housed at Ashland County WI Jail.

The second section features the InmateAid Inmate Search tool, providing a user-generated database of inmates. You can access this resource to utilize any of InmateAid's services. If you require assistance in creating an inmate profile to maintain communication, please contact us at aid@inmateaid.com, and we'll gladly help you locate your loved one.

As a last resort, you might have to pay for that information if we do not have it. The Arrest Record Search will cost you a small amount, but their data is the freshest available and for that reason, they charge to access it.

Visitation Information

Visitation at the facility is subject to strict rules and procedures to ensure security and order. All visits are monitored and recorded and must be scheduled 24 hours in advance or up to one week prior to the appointment. Visits last 20 minutes, and the cost to visit from home is $10.00. Visitors wishing to visit from home should test their connection beforehand by following instructions at www.icsvideovisit.com. The inmate and visitor scheduled for a visit must be the actual participants, and remote visitors should log in a few minutes before the scheduled time.

Each inmate is allowed two onsite visits per week and unlimited remote visits. Visits must be scheduled around the inmate's program schedule, as inmates involved in court, trustee assignments, attorney visits, Bible studies, or chemical dependency programs are not eligible for visits during those times. Visitors using onsite visiting should arrive 15 minutes prior to their appointment to check in. A valid driver’s license or other government-issued photo ID with a valid address is required for registration; expired IDs are not accepted.

Appropriate dress is required at all times. Skin-tight or form-fitting clothes, clothing with gang-related symbols or objectionable images or language, see-through clothing, low-cut tops, tube tops, halter tops, tank tops, skirts or dresses above the knee, and shorts not worn at mid-thigh or below are prohibited. All visitors must wear undergarments, and hats are not allowed. Clothing designed to mimic inmate or staff uniforms is also prohibited.

Visitors and inmates must remain seated during the visitation session, and small children under three years old must remain on the visitor's lap at all times. Children are allowed to visit only on Saturday afternoons. Any inappropriate activity or disruptive behavior will result in the termination of the session. Visitors who create disturbances, are under the influence of drugs or alcohol, refuse to show identification, or act inappropriately will face permanent visiting restrictions.

The visitation schedule may be cancelled or altered on county-appointed holidays or for safety and security reasons. Staff have the discretion to deny, change, or cancel a visit at any time. Bringing firearms, explosives, escape tools, alcoholic beverages, narcotics, or any controlled substances into the facility is a crime and will result in arrest. Visitors are not allowed to bring cameras, tape recorders, purses, bags, briefcases, wallets, cell phones, or any electronic devices into the visitation area.

Each visitation session will display a timer showing elapsed time, and the connection will be terminated once the visit has ended.

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