Buffalo County Juvenile Detention

To search for an inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention, 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) 685-4433 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Buffalo County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Buffalo County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 811 offenders in custody on any given day. The Buffalo County Juvenile Detention 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 Buffalo County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,980 offenders.

The following charts of Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo 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.

What are the bail options in Buffalo County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Buffalo County Juvenile Detention in Alma 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) 685-4433 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) 685-4433.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County, Wisconsin, see the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Buffalo County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

407 South Second Street
PO Box 396
Alma, WI 54610-0396
(608) 685-4433

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call (608) 685-4433 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• 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) 685-4433 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Buffalo 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.
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• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Buffalo County Juvenile Detention 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 Buffalo County Juvenile Detention, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention 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 Buffalo 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 Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Buffalo County Juvenile Detention

Search for JailATM services for Buffalo County Juvenile Detention.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Buffalo County Juvenile Detention. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Buffalo County Juvenile Detention 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

Buffalo County Juvenile Detention 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 Buffalo County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Buffalo County Juvenile Detention follow these steps:

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• Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Buffalo County Juvenile Detention
• 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 Buffalo County Juvenile Detention, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Buffalo 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 Buffalo County Juvenile Detention check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Buffalo County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Buffalo County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Buffalo County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 685-4433 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Buffalo County?

Buffalo County County Jails

Buffalo County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Buffalo County?