William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion is a 0-bed facility based in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 608-284-6100.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion at 608-284-6100 for assistance.
Phone: 608-284-6100
Physical Address:
2120 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate name and booking number
William H. Ferris Center Jail
2120 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 608-284-6100 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion Inmate Search
The William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Dane County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 23,401 offenders.
The following charts of Dane County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Dane County Corrections Department, the state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Dane County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Dane County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
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Those who are qualified for jail diversion programs will be working with the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion for all jail diversion programs in Dane County.
To determine if someone you know is a part of this program, the office may be contacted by 608-284-6100.
The home detention program sees offenders remain in their own homes with an ankle monitor to track their location. They are able to work, to attend school, go to any appointments they need, but will be provided with a strict curfew and limitations on their movements.
The work release program allows inmates to attend work each day and may be permitted to serve the majority or all of their sentence at home with the monitoring program rather than being held in a facility.
To be accepted into the program an application must be filled out, and they will need to meet all the criteria including serving a Dane County sentence, have been given Huber privileges upon their sentencing, complete necessary assessments, have no history of negative behavior while incarcerated, and pass a drug screening.
Inmates in this program will not receive mail, make phone calls, or have visits at any facility as they are serving the sentence at home and are not detained within a facility.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion at 608-284-6100.
Once an individual is booked at William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion in Madison, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 608-284-6100 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Dane County, Wisconsin, visit the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion? What is the Schedule?
2120 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
608-284-6100
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 608-284-6100 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion also allows inmates to receive letters, greeting cards, books and magazines through the mail as long as no piece of mail is larger than 10 by 13.
Address it to:
Inmate first and last name and inmate # (Click here to obtain inmate #.)
C/O Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
If the inmate is being housed at the William Ferris location, mail to:
Inmate first and last name and inmate # (Click here to obtain inmate #.)
Ferris Center
2120 Rimrock Road
Madison, WI 53713
Newspapers
Inmates may not receive newspapers through the mail at this jail.
Magazines
You may send magazines to the inmate, who is allowed up to two magazines in his or her possession at once. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
You may send soft-covered books to the inmate. He or she is allowed to have up to two books in possession at any time.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
To confirm that the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 608-284-6100.
Care packages
Care packages are pre-chosen items packaged together and sent to the inmate from a third-party vendor. They can include clothing, snacks and seasonal items.
When a jail allows the inmate to receive Care Packages they must come directly from an approved company that specializes in serving the inmates of jails.
Call 608-284-6100 or click here or here to see if the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion participates in a Care Package program and if so, how to purchase one.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
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