Rusk County WI Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: May 16, 2024
Address
311 E Miner Ave, Ladysmith, WI 54848-1896
County
Rusk
Phone
715-532-2200
Fax
715-532-2288
Email
dk101@ruskcountywi.us

Rusk 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 Securus Tech®, 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 Rusk Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 715-532-2200.

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 here so that you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Rusk Co Jail is a detention center located at 311 E Miner Ave Ladysmith, WI which is operated locally by the Rusk 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. Rusk County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Ladysmith 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.

If you have been sentenced to the Rusk County Jail, this guide to jail procedures will help ensure your transition into the facility is as smooth as possible. Upon arrival, both your person and all property will be searched. You will then complete a booking process that includes general questions, a medical questionnaire, fingerprinting, and a photograph. Following this, you will change into a jail-issued uniform, and your clothing and any unauthorized property will be secured in a locked locker. You will be provided with a blanket, two sheets, a washcloth, a towel, and a hygiene kit containing soap, shampoo, deodorant, a toothbrush, toothpaste, a comb, and a Styrofoam cup. Personal hygiene supplies are not permitted, nor is any non-clothing item that can be ordered from the canteen.

Once processed, you will be placed in your living area, which is equipped with a bathroom, shower, television, and phone for inmate use. In your cellblock, you are allowed to have the following clothing items: seven white t-shirts or tank tops, seven pairs of white socks, seven pairs of white underwear, seven white sports bras or regular bras without underwires, and two pairs of white sweatshirts or thermal underwear. You will be required to follow all jail rules, including a wake-up time of 7:00 am and lockdown at 11:00 pm, with lights and televisions turned off.

Meals are served three times a day at 7:00 am, noon, and 5:00 pm. Your laundry, such as socks, underwear, and t-shirts, will be washed weekly, while linens and uniforms are washed twice a week, with blankets washed on scheduled days. You are also responsible for cleaning your cell and living area twice weekly. Inmates are allowed library privileges on designated days and can participate in group activities like Alcoholics Anonymous, 12-step programs, church services, and Bible study. Educational programs, including general schooling and GED classes, are also available.

Mail is sent and received daily, except on holidays and weekends. Phones are available in the cell blocks, and inmates can make collect calls or purchase phone time from the canteen. These procedures and amenities are in place to ensure the safety, order, and well-being of all inmates during their time at the Rusk County Jail.

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 Rusk 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

The County Jail provides on-site and online visitation options to help inmates maintain contact with family and friends.

On-Site Visitation Hours

  • Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Holidays - call for available times and reserve yours as these days are the busiest times of the year

Visitors must follow the dress code and behavior guidelines whether they are visiting here or from their computer/smartphone. Violations may result in the termination of the visit.

Online Video Visitation
Online visits can be scheduled in advance, allowing remote connection from home or work. Visitors must set up an account and adhere to dress and behavior guidelines. Visits cost a minimum of $0.25 per minute and are monitored for security.

General Information
Visitation hours and policies are subject to change. Call the facility at 715-532-2200 for updates. For more information and to set up an online visitation account.

Ask The Inmate

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