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Washington County WI Secure Detention Facility

County Jail

Last Updated: May 24, 2019
Address
500 N Schmidt Rd, West Bend, WI 53095
County
Washington
Phone
262-335-4428
Fax
262-306-2251
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Washington County WI Secure Detention Facility is for County Jail offenders sentenced up to twenty four months.

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You can support your loved ones at Washington County WI Secure Detention Facility on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 262-335-4428.

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 Washington County WI Secure Detention Facility so you can stay connected and support your loved one behind bars.

The Washington County WI Secure Detention Facility is a detention center located at 500 N Schmidt Rd West Bend, WI which is operated locally by the Washington 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. Washington County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, West Bend 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 Washington County Detention and Corrections Facility shall endeavor to provide a safe facility for the citizens of Washington County, the staff, and the inmates housed within, by establishing methods to insure security, control, and order.

Alcohol Abuse Programs:
Weekly programs are provided. Please inquire about the days and times from the Jail staff.

Attorneys:
Inmates are permitted to call their attorney after their booking is completed. If contact is not made, you may try to call later. Attorneys may visit their clients from 8:00am – 10:00pm with the exception of the closed periods listed in the Professional Visitation Information portion.

Booking Fee:
All sentenced prisoners will be charged a booking fee in accordance with Washington County Ordinance 5.10 Maintenance and Board for County Jail Prisoners.

Court Appearance:
The court schedules the time for the inmate’s court appearance. Corrections Officers are not aware of your appearance time until notified by the court. The Corrections Officer will make arrangements for your appearance. Notice will be given as soon as possible. You will be required to appear in court in proper attire. This includes wearing socks and sandals, shirt, and wearing your jumpsuit up and snapped. You will not make a court appearance for Municipal Court. Municipal Court will contact us on your disposition.

If you were sentenced as a condition of probation or are serving a sentence under the Municipal Court, you will receive no good time unless authorized by the Court.

If you were sentenced to the County Jail and not placed in Jail as a condition of your probation, you may earn up to ¼ good time.

Inmate Mail

Mail:

  • All outgoing mail must have the inmate’s complete name on the return address and will be handed out unsealed. Letters may be inspected. All letters must be mailed in the envelopes provided through the Jail or Jail commissary. There will be no writing or drawings on the outside of the envelopes. No mail will be allowed between inmates in the jurisdiction of the Washington County Jail. If your mail does not meet the above standards, it will not be forwarded.
  • All incoming mail may be opened and inspected. The exception is privileged mail, which includes letters to and from attorneys, the courts, government officials, Jail Inspector or Sheriff. Incoming privileged mail will be opened in the inmate’s presence to verify the sender, and checked for contraband. Postage for privileged mail will be paid by the Jail within a reasonable limit.
  • All inmates will be allowed to mail one (1) personal letter each week at the County’s expense. Any additional mail would require the inmate to purchase a stamped envelope.
  • Mail or publications, which are deemed inappropriate in a Jail setting, will not be delivered.
  • Incoming envelopes will be collected when mail is distributed, as they are not allowed in the cellblock. You will be allowed to keep letters in your cell as long as they fit into your tote or storage drawer. All other mail will be placed in your property or discarded if not deliverable.
  • There will be no notes passed between cellblocks, nor will letters or notes be accepted at the front counter. The exception to this would be legal documents at the discretion of the Jail staff.

Magazines and Books:

You may receive magazines or newspapers by subscription. You may only receive 3 periodicals per month. (Daily newspapers would be considered 1 periodical for a month.) HARD COVERED BOOKS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Soft covered (paperback) books must be sent directly from the publisher or a Bookstore via U.S. Mail or UPS only. Make sure the inmate's name is listed on the address label. Any periodicals exploiting nudity, criminal activity, tattooing or offensive sexual contact will be placed in the inmate’s property until released from custody. The Jail's mailing address: Washington County Jail, 500 Schmidt Road, West Bend, WI 53095.

Cards removed from magazines for free catalogs, information, and/or subscriptions for magazines, etc., will not be mailed unless mailed in an envelope sold through the commissary. The Jail is not responsible for any bills incurred by the inmates for any mailed or returned publications. Packages will not be accepted at the Jail unless they contain items allowed in the inmate’s property.

The staff, to assure compliance with the restrictions listed, will conduct routine inspections. Excessive amounts of magazines or books will be placed in the inmate’s property. Excessive newspapers will be discarded. Inmates must cooperate during housing area searches and inspections.

Inmate Programs and Recreation

Programs Offered to Inmates-

Bible Study groups
Education GED/HSED
AODA
AA
Mental Health Counseling
Parenting

Recreation and Library/Law Library:
Recreation will be offered to inmates as often as feasible. The Jail staff will determine the hours. (Schedule will be posted with hours in your pod.)

Library books and magazines will be available in each pod or dorm. These books and magazines will be rotated. You will be allowed to have 2 games in your possession. List of games approved will be posted.

Various newspapers are provided to keep you informed of current events. You are not to tear or write on these publications since others will also read them. You may subscribe to the West Bend News or Journal/Sentinel. You are responsible for making sure that the delivery person somehow identifies your paper.

A written request on an Inmate Request Form will have to be submitted to use the Law Library. You will be notified by the Jail staff when you will be allowed to go. A refusal will be considered that you were given access.

Inmate Accounts

Commissary:

A commissary has been established to provide inmates with a means of purchasing items not provided by the Jail. These items include playing cards, candy, beverages, snacks and personal hygiene items.

All commissary items are to be requested by using the "Phone It In" System. The request on the Phone It In System must be completed by 10:00pm on Tuesday and commissary items will be distributed on Friday by 10:00pm. You should examine your order in the presence of the issuing officer. Your signing of the commissary receipt acknowledges your acceptance of the order. Commissary may not be used for any type of gambling or bartering. Money must be deposited into your account no later than Tuesday evening. Once the deposit is made, the funds will remain in that account until you are released. All Huber inmates make sure to have enough monies in the account to cover room and board and the commissary ordered. There is a $60 purchase limit per week.

Lobby Kiosk:

All cash and credit card transactions for inmates are to be made in the Kiosk located in the Jail Front Lobby. The inmate I.D. Number or the inmate’s name and date of birth is used to identify the account that funds will be credited to. If you have any concerns about the inmates account you can speak with the Account Clerks during their scheduled hours of 9am-9pm Monday thru Friday, excluding holidays.

To put money on an inmate's account you will need the inmate's name and date of birth. There are fees included for using the Kiosk. If using cash there is a $2.75 fee for one transaction with $500.00 limit. If using a credit card, there is a fee of $4.95 with a limit of $100. You can enter up to two credit card transactions per week.

Table of Contents for Washington County WI Secure Detention Facility

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 Washington County WI Secure Detention Facility.

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

Washington County WI Jail - Visitation

Washington County Inmates are allowed visits based on schedule, times and rules below.

Visitor Information

General Visiting (family and friends):

Straight Time Inmates:
Tuesday - Inmates last name A-K 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Thursday. - Inmates last name L-Z 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Saturday - Inmates last name A-K 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Saturday - Inmates last name L-Z 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Huber Inmates:
Wednesday - All inmates 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Sunday - All inmates 2:00pm to 5:00pm

All adult inmates are allowed one twenty-five minute visit per day – total of two visits per week for Straight Time and one visit per week for Huber inmates.

Visitors will be required to call the Jail to schedule a visitation time (262-306-2263). Visitors will be restricted to scheduling a visitation on the calendar day prior to the day they are requesting to visit. For example: If you are allowed visiting on a Tuesday, anyone requesting to visit you will be required to schedule the visit on Monday.

All inmates will also be issued a visitor list form, which they will be required to complete and submit to the Jail Staff for approval. Inmates will only be allowed visitation from those people who are named on their visitor list. Visitor lists will be restricted to no more than 8 people.

Visitor Information

Visitor Rules and Regulatiolns :

  1. All visitors must have positive identification on them and produce it upon request.
  2. Any disturbance during visiting will result in the termination of your visiting period and result in a conduct report to be written on you.
  3. Only children, under 18 years of age, of inmates will be allowed to visit their parent(s) when accompanied by parent or legal guardian (birth certificates or court papers will be required) or a responsible adult with prior approval of a Supervisor. No siblings, (brother, sister) under 18 years of age, will be allowed to visit inmates.
  4. The only magazines, newspapers, and periodicals, etc. allowed into the Jail would be those that are subscribed to and sent by mail directly to the Jail by the publisher, or those owned by Washington County Jail. Certain job related or school books can be allowed with approval of the Jail Supervisor.
  5. Co-conspirators will not be allowed to visit inmates.
  6. No food items will be permitted to be brought into the facility.
  7. All visitors may be required to be screened by a metal detector. You are encouraged to leave purses, bags, and metal objects locked in your car or in one of the provided lockers. Cell phones and pagers will also not be allowed in the facility.
  8. Visitors go up to the Jail every half hour, with the last group being 30 minutes prior to the end of the visiting period. All visitors must be signed in five minutes prior to the half-hour that they will be visiting.
  9. No mail or notes will be allowed to be passed during visits. All mail must go through the U.S. Mail service and be sent directly to the Jail.
  10. All visits will be in the non-contact visiting room.
  11. Inmates will need to fill out visiting list before visitors will be allowed to visit. The list can only be changed the first day of each month.
  12. Dress code will be posted in the Front Lobby of the Jail. Failure to adhere will be grounds to refuse visit.

Visitor Information

Check-in process, Dress code, limitations and restrictions

To help improve the visiting check-in process, be sure to have proof of identifcation ready. Also please review the following definitions and topics.

Dress Code

Attire is to be conservative and respectable. Those wearing low-cut tops, shirts exposing any midriff areas or any clothing which is provocative in nature or deemed to be too revealing will be at the Officers discretion and your visit may be denied. Any clothing depicting images of drugs, drug use or drug paraphernalia will also be restricted.

Limitations

Try to limit yourself to minimal amount of jewelry. No studded belts or accessories. Belts, shoes, or boots containing metal or steel will slow down you check in process.

Restricted

Absolutely no cell phones, cameras, recording (electronic) devices, keys, or writing utensils will be allowed into the visitation area. Extra clothing items, to include jackets sweatshirts, hats, purses, backpacks, or bags of any type will also be refused to take up to the visitation area. These items will need to be secured in a locker.

Please keep in mind you are choosing to enter a secure facility and must adhere to the above listed guidelines.

All Officers have the right to use their discretion in allowing your visit.

Any special requests by the visitor must have Sergeant approval prior to the scheduled visit time.

While visiting you must remain seated with both feet on the floor.

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Professional Visitor Information

Policies and Procedures

Professional visitors approved for a contact visit at the Washington County Jail will adhere to the following procedures and regulations. Failure to do so may result in permanent or suspended visiting privileges.

  • Upon request, present proper identification at the visiting window.
  • Please log your visit in the register book provided at the entrance to the secure Jail. Utilize all areas designated for your visit (full name, address of business, time in/out, inmate you will be visiting or reason for the visit).
  • No electronic devices are allowed in the Jail.
  • All purses, briefcases, backpacks and any other items deemed by the Officers as a security risk will not be allowed into the facility. At the Officer’s discretion any item may be searched and you may be subject to a metal detector scan.
  • Once you have signed in you will be directed to the area of the Jail where your visit will be conducted.
  • DO NOT GIVE AN INMATE ANY ITEM WITHOUT FIRST HAVING THE ITEM CHECKED BY AN OFFICER.
  • During your visit the conference room door will remain CLOSED and LOCKED. This is for Jail security.
  • When your visit is completed, press the intercom button to alert the Officer. If you need to see another inmate please notify the Officer at that time. The inmate will be brought to you at the Officer’s earliest convenience. When your visit is complete you will be directed to the exit and will be expected to sign out on the log.
  • In case of emergency during your visit, press the alert button, and the Officers will respond as soon as possible to assist you.
  • Family members of the inmate will not be considered for professional visits.
  • Professional visitors can be assigned to a non-contact visit by the Jail Staff at any time based on space availability and security issues.

We appreciate your cooperation in complying with the above rules and ensuring the security of the Washington County Jail.

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