The 201-bed Chippewa County Jail is staffed around the clock, and you can call 715-726-7706 at any hour for inmate information.
Arrestees charged with misdemeanors or felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing. If held, they stay until they post bail, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody through the end of their trial.
The facility’s roster of current inmates is available through the inmate search tool.
Convicted inmates with sentences of less than a year remain here. Inmates with sentences of more than a year are sent on to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information about the visitation schedule, sending money to an inmate’s account, mail, receiving calls from an inmate, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Find and save the inmate’s booking number early, since you may need it for letters and other communication. Can’t find it online? Call Chippewa County Jail at 715-726-7706.
Phone: 715-726-7706
Physical Address:
50 East Spruce Street.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chippewa County Jail
50 East Spruce Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chippewa County Jail
50 East Spruce Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Chippewa 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 715-726-7706 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Chippewa County Jail Inmate Search
The Chippewa County Jail maintains an average of 201 offenders in custody on any given day. The Chippewa 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 Chippewa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,020 offenders.
The following charts of Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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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The 201-bed Chippewa County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Chippewa County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 715-726-7706, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Chippewa County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Chippewa County Jail
50 East Spruce Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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 #
Chippewa County Jail
50 East Spruce Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Chippewa County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Chippewa County Jail typically involves the following steps:
For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 715-726-7706.
Once booked at Chippewa County Jail in Chippewa Falls, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 715-726-7706.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Chippewa County, Wisconsin, visit the Chippewa County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Chippewa County Jail? What is the Schedule?
50 East Spruce Street.
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
715-726-7706
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 715-726-7706 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 8:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 4:00PM |
Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 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 Chippewa County Jail?
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 Chippewa County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Chippewa County Jail?
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
Chippewa 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 Chippewa 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 #
Chippewa County Jail
50 East Spruce Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Chippewa County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Chippewa County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Chippewa County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Chippewa County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
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 Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Chippewa 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 Chippewa County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Chippewa County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Chippewa County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Chippewa County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Chippewa 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
Chippewa 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Chippewa County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Chippewa County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Chippewa County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chippewa County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Chippewa County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
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
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Chippewa County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Chippewa County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chippewa County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Chippewa County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
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:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Chippewa County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-726-7706 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Chippewa County?
This facility, known as "Chippewa County Jail" is also known as Chippewa County Jail , Chippewa County Jail , Wisconsin, Chippewa.
The Chippewa County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Chippewa County: Boyd, Cadott, Chippewa Falls, Cornell, Eau Claire, Elk Mound, Holcombe, Lake Hallie, New Auburn and Tilden.
