Adams County Jail
Adams County Jail
The 80-bed Adams County Jail provides inmate information 24 hours a day by phone at 608-339-4239.
People arrested in this county on misdemeanor or felony charges are brought here first for booking and processing. Those who aren’t immediately released stay in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial concludes.
Want to know if someone is here? Search the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
After sentencing, inmates with terms under one year stay at this jail, while inmates with longer terms are transferred to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, how to get to the jail, and how to use inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most communication services ask for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so keep it on hand. If it’s missing online, call Adams County Jail at 608-339-4239.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Adams County Jail, 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 608-339-4239 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Adams County Jail Inmate Search
The Adams County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Adams County Jail 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 Adams County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.
The following charts of Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWithin Adams County all offenders who are arrested by the Sheriff Department and other law enforcement will be booked at the 80 bed, multi-story, red brick Adams County Jail. It is here that they will wait for their bail, their trial, their sentence, or their transfer unless it is a very short sentence, with few remaining in the jail beyond a year.
Both felony and misdemeanor offences are incarcerated here, and assigned to housing unit based upon gender, seriousness of charges and level of security needed, and any history of difficult behavior in past incarcerations.
To pay the bail of an offender you may arrive at the Sheriff’s Office and pay cash, money order, or cashier check, or you can do so online.
Money may also be added to their account through the mail with a money order where it will be checked for contraband upon arrival and money orders will be removed and deposited to the assigned account.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St - Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St - Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Inmate property can be dropped off for an inmate during visitation. If you are not scheduled to visit, you can send approved propertyt items through the mail, and addressed to an inmate.
There is also an online access for money deposits, and this will allow for commissary purchases each week, with family and friends also having the ability to order commissary items online for them directly.
Phones within the housing units accommodate outgoing calls only, and are unable to accept incoming calls. With phone time that is purchased online or through the commissary.
Visits are arranged by the housing assignment with female inmates having visits weekends only 10:30am and 6:30pm, male inmates on weekends 8:30am and 9:30am, 2:00pm, and 3:00pm, and 7:30pm on both weekends and Wednesday, with Huber inmates having visits 1:00pm on weekends and 8:30pm weekends and Wednesday.
- Jail (Main): 608-339-4239
- Sheriff: 608-339-3304
The booking process explained for Adams County Jail
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Adams County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Adams County Jail include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 608-339-4239.
What are the bail options in Adams County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Adams County Jail in Friendship for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 608-339-4239 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 608-339-4239.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Adams County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Adams County, Wisconsin, see the Adams County Jail Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Adams County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Adams County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
401 Adams Street
Friendship, WI 53934
608-339-4239
- First Register with CIDNET.
- Visits are 20-30 minutes each.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times depends on the inmate and their housing location. See below.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 608-339-4239 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | INMATES |
| SUN |
10:00AM, 6:30PM |
FEMALES |
| SUN | 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM |
MALES |
| SUN | 1:00PM, 8:30PM | HUBER males |
| WED | 7:30PM | MALES |
| WED | 8:30PM | HUBER males |
| SAT |
10:00AM, 6:30PM |
FEMALES |
| SAT | 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM |
MALES |
| SAT | 1:00PM, 8:30PM | HUBER males |
Adams County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Adams County Jail?
Adams County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Adams County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Adams County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Adams County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St - Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Adams County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Adams County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Adams County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Adams County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Adams County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Adams County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Adams County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Adams County
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Adams County Jail inmate.
1. Click the Create Account button.
2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
6. Click the Sign In button. - After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Wisconsin, then the Adams County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Adams County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Adams County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Adams County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Adams County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Adams County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Adams County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Adams County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Adams County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Adams County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Adams County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Adams County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Adams County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Adams County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Adams County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Adams County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Adams County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Adams County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Adams County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
How to send a text or email to an inmate in Adams County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Adams County follow these instructions:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Choose a Security PIN and Password.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Wisconsin, then the Adams County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Adams County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Adams County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Adams County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Adams County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.
CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here.
- Pay for the subscription.
- You get charged the 1st of each month.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Adams County?
This facility, known as "Adams County Jail" is also known as Adams County Jail, Wisconsin, Adams.