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Dane County Jail, WI Inmate Search, Mugshots, Prison Roster

Updated on: March 4, 2024
608-284-6100
2120 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI, 53713

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Dane County Jail is located in Madison, Wisconsin. The main facility is a traditional jail with beds for both males and female inmates over 17.

You can find the Dane County Sheriff’s Office website here.

If you know someone who is serving time in Dane County Jail, you will find all the information you need to know below.

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Dane County Jail Prison Information

Jail Name Dane County Jail
Jail Type County Jail
Location 2120 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI, 53713
Contact Numbers 608-284-6100
City Madison
Postal Code 53713
State Wisconsin
County Dane County
Jail Webpage website

Dane County Sheriffs Office - Northeast Precinct

Address 4084 Muller Road, DeForest, Wisconsin, 53532
Phone 608-266-3456

Inmate Resources for Family and Friends

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Inmate Search

If you are trying to find out who’s in jail in Dane County, this database serves as the Dane County Jail imamate search. You can look up an inmate if you know his or her first and last name.

Or you can search through the list of records. This database lists people currently in jail and includes information on their mugshot, charges, and bond amount.

This information is updated every 30 minutes. When a person's information is entered into the Dane County Corrections Inmate Management System, that information is updated. When a person is released from jail, they will no longer appear in this database.

Sending a Mail

To ensure safety and security, the staff at Dane County Jail opens all mail before it is delivered to the inmate.

To address mail to an Dane County inmate, please include their full name, booking number, and cell as shown in the Current Inmate Database. Make sure to include your full name and address on the return address section of the envelope.

Compose your envelope like this example:

John Joseph Jones
00012345 M-4A
Dane County Jail
2120 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI, 53713

Rules for Sending Mail

Do not send the following:

  • Stamps

  • Envelopes

  • Paper

  • Pens/pencils

  • inappropriate pictures or photos (no Polaroids accepted; only 5 pictures per envelope, no larger than 5x7)

  • plastic cards

  • phone cards

  • stickers

  • lipstick marks or any other visible unknown substances on envelopes or letters ( perfume, droplets, white out, etc.)

  • padded or bubble mailers or glued items.

Sending Money

Inmate's money accounts are used to buy items from the inmate commissary and to pay for various medical services and jail fees.

Do not send checks or cash. Money orders are acceptable. On the money order, include the inmate's name and booking number.

Funds can be deposited by U.S. Mail and addressed as follows:

Inmate Name
Jail Number and housing area
2120 Rimrock Road, Madison, WI, 53713

Funds can be deposited in person at the Video Visitation Center:

Located at %loction% during the hours of 8:45 a.m. to 8:45 p.m., 7 days a week.

Funds can be deposited by Western Union Funds transfer:

To deposit funds using Western Union, visit any Western Union Agent location and include the following information when completing the Blue Quick Collect Send form:

Pay to: Dane County Corr Inmate Comm
Code City/State: Madison, Wisconsin
Acct#:
Include inmate's booking number, last name, and first name
Attention line:
Include the six-digit date of birth (i.e. MMDDYY)

Phone Calls

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Dane County Jail you must first set up an inmate telephone account. This process is not immediately effective; it could take up to 24 hours. Click on the link below to set up the account:

Visiting Rules

All inmates are allowed three video visits per week. Video visitation cuts down on waiting in line and being searched. Visits are monitored and may be recorded.

How to Schedule a Video Visit

  • Visitors MUST call to schedule the first appointment at least ONE DAY in advance.

  • Call 608-284-6100 to schedule appointments.

  • Each visitor will be issued a unique visitor ID number, which must be provided when scheduling visits.

  • Arrive at least 15 minutes early.

  • Bring your valid driver's license, passport or state and/or military ID.

If you experience problems with the system, please contact the Visitation Center at 608-284-6100

Visitation Hours

Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Holiday

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

Dane County Prison Statistics

Dane County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for State Jail 155
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison 6
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 5
Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 33
Jail Population Held for ICE 5
Jail Population Held for State Prison 33

Dane County Jail Admissions By Race

Native Jail Population 8
Latino Jail Population 46
Asian Jail Population 9
Black Jail Population 304
White Jail Population 382

Dane County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Population 757
Female Jail Population 108
Total Jail Admissions 13,401
Male Jail Population 595

Dane County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 42
Pretrial Jail Population 285
Male Pretrial Jail Population 485

Dane County Prison Admissions

Latino Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 42
Native Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
Other Prison Admissions -
Male Prison Admissions 502
White Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 544
Asian Prison Admissions -