Waupaca County WI Jail

County Jail

Last Updated: May 16, 2024
Address
1402 E Royalton St, Waupaca, WI 54981
Beds
320
County
Waupaca
Phone
715-256-4545
Fax
715-256-4589

Waupaca 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 InmateCanteen.com.. 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 Waupaca Co Jail on InmateAid, if you have any immediate questions contact the facility directly at 715-256-4545.

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 Waupaca Co Jail is a detention center located at 1402 E Royalton St Waupaca, WI which is operated locally by the Waupaca 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. Waupaca County accepts inmates from surrounding towns, Waupaca 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.

As a key component of the Criminal Justice System, the Waupaca County Jail is a correctional facility operated by the Sheriff under the Constitutions of both the State of Wisconsin and the United States of America. The jail is committed to meeting or exceeding standards set by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections as well as federal, state, and local laws. This ensures that the facility operates within the legal framework and provides a safe environment for inmates and staff.

The Waupaca County Jail offers necessary healthcare services to all inmates, provided under the guidance of Wellpath, and encourages behavior modification through compliance with jail rules. To reduce idleness and prepare inmates for their return to the community, the jail provides a range of programs and voluntary self-help opportunities, including G.E.D. programs, drug and alcohol counseling, religious counseling, telephone privileges, video visits, and the Inmate Worker Program. These initiatives are designed to promote personal development and reduce recidivism among inmates.

Housing both pre-trial and sentenced inmates, the Waupaca County Jail prioritizes the safety and security of its staff, inmates, and the citizens of the county. The facility opened in 2001 and can house 320 inmates. Currently, the average daily population is approximately 200 inmates. The jail also offers various conditions of confinement, ranging from minimum to maximum security housing, and includes a disciplinary unit. Housing assignments are determined by the Classification Sergeants. In addition to local prisoners, the jail also holds convicted felons awaiting transfer to the Wisconsin State Prison System, sentenced prisoners, inmates awaiting trial, and safekeepers from Wood and Portage Counties. It also accommodates some Extended Supervision inmates from Brown County.

Lieutenant Jason Russell oversees the operations of the County Jail, while Captain Adam Wogsland serves as the Jail Administrator. The facility is a busy and active environment, offering numerous programs to assist inmates during their incarceration. The goal of the Waupaca County Jail is to provide a supportive and rehabilitative environment, aiding inmates in their personal development and preparation for reentry into society.

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 Waupaca 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

As of February 26, 2020, all visitation at the jail is conducted through video kiosks located in each pod. In-person visits are no longer available. All video visits are subject to monitoring and recording.

Visitors can register and set up an account for video visitation at videovisitanywhere.com. Video visits can be conducted on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Visits must be scheduled by the visitors and confirmed by jail staff at least 24 hours before the chosen visit time. Each visit lasts approximately 30 minutes, and inmates are limited to two remote visits per day. If a scheduled visit needs to be canceled, it must be done more than 24 hours in advance to receive a refund. Visits can be modified or canceled on the same website used for scheduling. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will not be refunded.

Inappropriate behavior during a video visit may result in the termination of the visit and/or suspension of the visitor's ability to schedule future visits.

Ask The Inmate

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