Columbia County Juvenile Detention
Columbia County Juvenile Detention
For 24-hour inmate information, contact the 24-bed Columbia County Juvenile Detention at (608) 742-6476.
Booking. Processing. Holding. This facility handles all three for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. After booking and processing, an inmate may be released on bond or on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is finished.
The inmate search tool shows the jail’s current roster.
Sentences under one year are served at this jail. Sentences over one year are served at the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers the visitation schedule, inmate account deposits, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. You will likely need it. If it isn’t online, call Columbia County Juvenile Detention at (608) 742-6476.
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To search for an inmate in the Columbia 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) 742-6476 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Columbia County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
The Columbia County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 24 offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbia 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 Columbia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,620 offenders.
The following charts of Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 lessSteps involved in booking at Columbia County Juvenile Detention
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Columbia County Juvenile Detention 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 Columbia County Juvenile Detention:
- Identification confirmation.
- Photographs (mugshots).
- Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
- Potential DNA collection.
- Conducting a physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Providing a free phone call.
For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Columbia County Juvenile Detention at (608) 742-6476.
How to pay bail in Columbia County for an arrestee
Once an individual is booked at Columbia County Juvenile Detention in Portage, 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) 742-6476 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
- Bring the full cash bond to the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court and pay by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also take debit or credit cards for a fee through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor, and staff will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail: (608) 742-6476).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Columbia County can assist with the process.
- An owner can often pledge land or a home as bond collateral by proving clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently double the bond, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail must approve the property before release.
For more details on the bail process in Columbia County, Wisconsin, visit the Columbia County Juvenile Detention Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Columbia County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
Columbia County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901
(608) 742-6476
- 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) 742-6476 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) 742-6476 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 |
Columbia County Juvenile Detention uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation.
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
SRemote video visitation is available every day.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Columbia County Juvenile Detention inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Columbia County Juvenile Detention Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Columbia County Juvenile Detention?
Securus Video Connect allows families to conduct scheduled face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones from home. Using a computer with a webcam or the Securus mobile app, visitors can join live video sessions without traveling to the facility or waiting in jail visitor lobbies.
Important: Advance Registration and Visitor Clearance Required
Detention centers do not permit unscheduled or unverified video sessions. Correctional facilities require prospective visitors to submit government-issued photo identification and receive administrative clearance before booking an appointment, an approval process that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility prior to scheduling. If you do not register well in advance, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting window for the week.
Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Schedule a Video Visit
- Visit securustech.online or open the Securus mobile app.
- Register your account and upload a clear photograph of your government-issued ID (driver's license or passport) for facility background review.
- Wait for email confirmation indicating that facility administration has granted visitor approval.
- Select Schedule a Visit, choose your detention facility, and select the inmate.
- Browse the available schedule calendar, select an open 20- or 30-minute time slot, and pay the fee using a credit or debit card.
- Log into the website or app 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and reliable high-speed internet connection.
What the Inmate Needs to Do
The inmate receives an alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the scheduled time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of the terminal. Inmates and visitors must strictly observe jail dress and conduct rules; sessions are monitored by staff and will terminate immediately upon any violation.
Official Provider: Securus Technologies Official Website
Customer Service Telephone: 1-800-844-6591
Support Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
Supported Languages: English and Spanish
Other Services Provided by Securus Technologies
In addition to Securus Video Connect, Securus and its subsidiary JPay offer several other communication, financial, and visitation services:
- AdvanceConnect Prepaid Calling: Prepay for phone calling credits so your loved one can call your mobile phone directly.
• Learn more on our website: AdvanceConnect Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus AdvanceConnect - Direct Bill Phone Calling: Establish an invoiced monthly billing account for qualified residential landlines.
• Learn more on our website: Direct Bill Phone Calling Guide | • Visit official vendor page: Securus Direct Bill - JPay Money Deposits (Trust & Canteen): Send money directly into an inmate's jail trust account for commissary store purchases.
• Learn more on our website: Money Deposits Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Money Transfers - JPay Email Messaging & Photos: Send electronic letters, photos, and VideoGrams directly to their tablet or kiosk.
• Learn more on our website: Email Messaging Guide | • Visit official vendor page: JPay Email Services
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Columbia County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
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How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Columbia County Juvenile Detention
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Columbia County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose Columbia County Juvenile Detention, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Columbia County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Columbia 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 Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Columbia County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia 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 Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Columbia 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 Columbia County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 742-6476 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Columbia County?
Columbia County County Jails
Columbia County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Columbia County?
The Columbia County Juvenile Detention serves the following cities and towns of Columbia County: Cambria, Columbus, Lodi, Pardeeville, Portage, Poynette, Rio and Wyocena.