Green Lake County WI Jail

Green Lake County WI Jail basic information to help guide you through what you can do for your inmate while they are incarcerated. The facility's direct contact number: 920-294-4059

The Green Lake County WI Jail is a medium-security detention center located at 571 Co Rd A Green Lake, WI which is operated locally by the Green Lake 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. Green Lake County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, municipalities, the US Marshal's Service and the Green Lake Police Department who do not have their own long-term lock-up.

What may not be mailed to an inmate?
* Envelopes without a full name and return address.
* Envelopes containing graffiti.
* Mail that is heavily soiled with cologne, perfume, or any other
liquid.
* Mail that contains:
- Polaroids
- Pre-stamped envelopes
- Stamps
- Writing paper
- Anything deemed contraband by corrections staff.
* If any of the above-mentioned items are received they will be returned to sender or placed in the inmate's property until they are released.
* Packages, boxes, or other similar items are considered parcels and will not be accepted without prior written approval from responsibility to request such approval before the parcel arrives. If the parcel is received without proper approval it will not be accepted and returned to sender.

How do I deposit money on an Inmate's account?
* Jail Lobby Kiosk (Cash or Debit Card only)
- Any transactions using the Jail Kiosk will be assessed a fee.
All cash transactions will require an additional $2.00 fee.
All debit transactions will require a 10% fee.
For example, if you place $50 cash on someone's account there will be a $2 fee that comes off of that. The inmate will receive $48.
If you place $50 using a debit card there will be a 10% fee that comes off that ($5 for this transaction,) and they will receive $45.
* Money orders (Mail Only.)
* Certified checks issued by a financial institution (Mail Only.)
* Third party, Cashier's checks, and personal checks will not
be accepted.

How do I resolve phone issues or open an account?
* Contact Securus customer service by calling: 1-800-844-6591
or go to their website: http://www.securustech.net.

How do I leave an emergency message for an inmate?
* Messages will not be relayed to an inmate unless it is an emergency in nature. All messaged will be reviewed by corrections staff who will determine any actions taken. The phone number is 920-294-4059 Ext. 2. Please leave your name and a return phone number in case corrections staff would like to follow up with you.

How do I pick up an inmate's property?
* An inmate must fill out a "Property Release Form" at least 24
hours in advance and turn it in to correctional staff.
* The individual named on the form may pick up the property at
the correctional facility lobby after presenting photo
identification to correctional staff.
What can and can't be brought in for an inmate?
* Medications that are in their original packaging and that coincide with the label on the package will be accepted.
It must be the Inmate's own prescribed medications. Mixed medications WILL NOT be accepted.
* Application forms may be dropped off.
* No money of any kind will be accepted. A kiosk is located in the jail lobby to place money on their account. All other accepted forms need to be mailed in.
* No mail of any kind will be allowed; it must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service.
* No books or magazines will be allowed. Books, softcover
only, can be mailed in from a reputable vendor (Barnes &
Noble, Amazon, etc.)
* Anything considered contraband by corrections staff will not be allowed.
* If you have any questions about a particular item(s), you may bring the item(s) to the Jail lobby and request to speak to corrections staff.

Beginning a Sentence

• Contact Corrections Administration to set up a time to check-in in accordance with your Judgement of Conviction (JOC).
• Once your report date is set, it cannot be canceled/rescheduled.
• Failure to report to jail is a criminal offense and may result in additional jail time per Wisconsin Statute §946.425.
• Your JOC will tell you whether or not you have been granted Huber privileges, it is not up to the discretion of the jail.
• If you have a vehicle, please park it in front of the Corrections Entrance on the south side of the building.
• You will be drug and alcohol tested upon checking-in.

Please adhere to the Check-In Informational Packet.
If you arrive with items that are not allowed, they will be confiscated.