Dane County Jail System - City-County Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: March 27, 2024
Address
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Madison, WI 53703
County
Dane
Phone
608-284-6100
Email
sheriff.cc8@danesheriff.com

City-County 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 Global Tel Link (GTL) - ConnectNetwork, to see their rates and best-calling plans for your inmate to call you.

If you are seeking to send your inmate money for commissary, one recommended for this facility is JailATM. There is a fee for sending money, see their rates and limitations.

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 City-County Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 608-284-6100.

When someone you care about gets locked up, it's tough to figure out all the ins and outs of jail life. From sending mail to visiting, there are a lot of things to sort out. And getting info about the arrest? Not always easy. That's where this webpage comes in handy. It's here to help you get a handle on how things work at Dane County Jail System - City-County Jail so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The City-County Jail is a detention center located at 210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Madison, WI which is operated locally by the Dane County Sheriff's Office and holds inmates awaiting trial or sentencing or both. Most of the sentenced inmates are here for less than two years. Dane County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Madison Police Department, and the US Marshal's Service.

New detainees arrive at the jail regularly, with some being released on bail, placed under pretrial services caseloads, supervised by probation agencies, or released on recognizance with a court appearance agreement. Those who are not released await their court appearances at the jail, receiving accommodations including bedding and meals. You can see all the arrest records for Wisconsin here.

The Dane County Sheriff's Office operates three jail facilities, each serving different security needs and purposes:

1. **City-County Building Jail**: This facility houses maximum-security prisoners who are either awaiting trial or do not have work release privileges on their sentences.

2. **Public Safety Building Jail**: Located at 115 West Doty Street, Madison, WI, this jail houses medium-security prisoners as well as those sentenced to jail with work release privileges. It also contains the booking facility for processing new prisoners into the jail and is the centralized location for releases from the jail facilities. All property, financial, and administrative offices are located at this facility.

3. **William H. Ferris Center**: Situated at 2120 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI, near the Coliseum and Exposition Center, this facility houses minimum-security prisoners who are sentenced with work release privileges. It also houses the administrative office for electronic release programs.

For individuals sentenced to the jail, the Court may grant Huber release privileges. Huber release allows individuals to leave the jail for specific approved activities such as employment, child/family care, school, or treatment. However, the program has strict rules, and all activities must be verified and approved by jail staff. Failure to follow the rules may affect one's ability to exercise Huber privileges.

Upon reporting to the jail, inmates will receive a Jail Inmate Handbook containing the jail rules, including rules specific to Huber release. Compliance with these rules is essential, as failure to do so may result in discipline and affect one's ability to exercise Huber release privileges.

Regarding personal belongings, inmates are limited in what they can bring into the jail due to limited storage space. Items such as duffle bags, luggage, or electronic devices are not allowed. The jail will issue limited items upon arrival, and inmates may bring additional approved personal items in a disposable bag. All items are subject to approval by medical staff and/or jail administration.

Additional items, including hygiene items, can be purchased from the commissary once an inmate has been classified and assigned to a housing unit. Indigent inmates will have access to hygiene items. Requests for additional personal property drop-offs must be approved by jail staff.

For individuals interested in participating in a Jail Diversion Program, they can contact (608) 266-9089 for more information.

Overall, the Dane County Sheriff's Office operates its jail facilities with a focus on security, rehabilitation, and the well-being of inmates.

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 Dane County Jail System - City-County 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

City-County Jail - Visitation

NON-CONTACT

  • Monday thru Friday - 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday - 9 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm

CONTACT

  • Tuesday thru Friday - 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm
  • Saturday and Sunday - 9 am, 10 am, 1 pm, 6 pm, 7 pm, 8 pm, 9 pm
Dane County Jail-Public Visitation Guidelines & Schedule - Non-Contact visitation at the Dane County Jail, City-County Building, is scheduled by the inmate. All Public Safety Building and Ferris Center visitation is scheduled by the visitor via the gettingout.com website. All inmates are allowed two (2) forty-five-minute visitation slots per week. Inmates assigned to the Public Safety Building who are not sentenced with Huber are allowed one (1) forty-five-minute non-contact visit per week and one (1) forty-five-minute video visit per week. Only scheduled visits will be honored. No walk-up visits are permitted. All visits in the Public Safety Building and Ferris Center require 24 hours advance sign up. It is the responsibility of inmates housed in the City-County Building to notify their families and friends of the dates and times of their visit. Visitors must be on time for their scheduled visits. Anyone arriving after their scheduled start time, regardless of the reason, will be denied.

Visitation Rules - All non-attorney visits are recorded and subject to electronic monitoring. Your participation in jail visitation constitutes consent to this recording, monitoring, and review. Visits from properly registered attorneys will not be recorded or monitored. The Sheriff’s Office has the authority to terminate visits, to deny visitation privileges, and deny visitors at any time. For safety and security reasons the following list documents some of the rules that apply to the visitation areas.

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