The William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion is a 0 bed jail in the city of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 608-284-6100, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
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
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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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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion, call the jail’s booking line at 608-284-6100.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Dane County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Dane County and other Wisconsin and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the William H. Ferris Center Jail Diversion? What is the Schedule?
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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