Dane County City-County Building Jail
Dane County City-County Building Jail
Get inmate information from the 300-bed Dane County City-County Building Jail 24 hours a day by calling 608-284-6100.
Any adult arrested in the county on a misdemeanor or felony is brought to this jail for booking and processing. After that, the charges decide whether they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until the disposition of their trial.
The inmate search tool shows who has been arrested and remains in custody.
Inmates given less than a year serve their sentence at this facility. Those given more than a year are transferred to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page covers searching the official roster, calling the facility at 608-284-6100, directions, the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary.
Save the jail ID or booking number as soon as you have it. If it’s not online, call Dane County City-County Building Jail at 608-284-6100.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dane County City-County Building 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 608-284-6100 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmate Search
The Dane County City-County Building Jail maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dane County City-County Building 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 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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWithin Dane County there are two jail facilities, this the Dane County City-County Building Jail that houses maximum security inmates who are waiting trial or who are unable to participate in the work release program, and the Public Safety Building Jail which is a medium security facility that houses those waiting for trial and contains the central booking and all administration needs for both locations.
In Dane County City-County Building Jail, which can be contacted at 608-284-6100 to determine if a detainee is at this location or in another facility, the security is maximum and movement throughout is limited. Each day has a strict schedule that is adhered to by all inmates, and cameras provide security officers with a way to monitor all inmates throughout the day and night.
Inmates will receive a handbook upon their entry which outlines the schedule, the routine they will follow, all rules and regulations, and what programs are available. Each inmate is permitted to engage in any of the programs offered, and will be encouraged to further their education, practice positive social interactions, participate in recreation activities, and to attend counseling or other treatments that are deemed necessary.
GED programs are provided for those who did not finish school, and there is an opportunity to take further education classes for those who are interested. Only those who were not qualified for or who were unsuccessful at the jail diversion programs, including community service, will be incarcerated.
For those nearing the end of their sentence, the Reentry program will provide a case manager and social worker to assist in gaining employment and housing, and accessing services outside of the facility that will continue to aid the inmate in their progress in all aspects.
Other programs will assist in counseling, therapy, support groups, religious counseling or programs, a small library for access to media, and also provide all of the needed medical care for all inmates.
They will receive healthy meals, clean laundry, and opportunities for exercise and recreation.
Mail, phones, and visits help to keep the location safe by supporting the mental health of the inmates, and Dane County provides these to all inmates in order to support their personal growth and health and reduce incidents within the building.
All mail is addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
... and will be checked for contraband, discussions that risk the safety of the facility, and adult content, before it is permitted to be taken to the other areas of the jail.
Phones are available but must be funded in order to provide inmates an opportunity to make outgoing calls each day, with no incoming calls accepted.
Visits are also encouraged, with both video and in person visits permitted. Video visits are $0.25/minute and may be arranged for any day, with remote visiting hours being 7:45am-10:45am, 12:15pm-2pm, and 5:45pm-9:45pm. In person visits may be Monday to Friday 6pm-7pm or 8pm-9pm, or weekends 9am-10am, 1pm, or 6pm-7pm, and 8pm-9pm. Each inmate is permitted two visits of 45 minutes each week.
- Jail (Main): 608-284-6100
How is booking conducted at Dane County City-County Building Jail?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Dane County City-County Building Jail for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Dane County City-County Building Jail:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 608-284-6100.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Dane County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Dane County City-County Building Jail in Madison, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 608-284-6100 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 608-284-6100 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Dane County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Dane County, Wisconsin, visit the Dane County City-County Building Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dane County City-County Building Jail? What is the Schedule?
Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule - Non-contact
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Madison, WI 53703
608-284-6100
- First, you must register for visitation online with GTL/ViaPath
- All inmates are allowed two (2) forty-five-minute visitation slots per week.
- Inmates are allowed 2 non-contact visits per week.
- Only scheduled visits will be honored.
- No walk-up visits are permitted.
- All visits require 48 hours advance sign up.
- You must be on time for your visit or the visit will be cancelled.
- Inmates are allowed two (2) adult visitors (one at a time) and up to four (4) children under 18 years of age (two at a time), per visit.
- You need a valid, government issued photo ID.
- You must not dress seductively or trashy, otherwise the visit will be denied.
- One diaper and one baby bottle allowed for infants.
NON-CONTACT VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM 1:00PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM 1:00PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, 8:00 PM, 9:00 PM |
Professional Visits
Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
Due to mandatory operational duties, please expect delays during the following times:
Daily: 7:00 AM - 8:30 AM / 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM / 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM / 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM
Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule - Remote Video
- First, you must register for visitation online with GTL/ViaPath
- All inmates are allowed two (2) forty-five-minute visitation slots per week.
- Only scheduled visits will be honored.
- All visits require 48 hours advance sign up.
- You must be on time for your video visit or the visit will be cancelled.
- No limit on Remote Video Visits
REMOTE VIDEO VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| MONDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| TUESDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| THURSDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| FRIDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| SATURDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
Dane County City-County Building Jail uses Viapath / GettingOut for their Remote Video Visitation and/or Visit Scheduling.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate:
1. Using the Viapath/GettingOut/GTL Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut or GTL apps.
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Dane County City-County Building Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
- **NOTE** Friends and Family must have funds in their "Friends & Family Account" to respond to inmate messages.
- If you deposit money online in the INMATE ACCOUNT, than they have the freedom to spend the money on visits or phone calls to anyone, or any other communications services available at Dane County City-County Building Jail.
- With the FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT, you control all communication services such as phone calls, video visits and messaging. Your inmate can only call the phone number you want.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in Dane County City-County Building Jail?
To visit an inmate in Dane County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Dane County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of Viapath / GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Dane County City-County Building Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the Viapath / GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Dane County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Dane County City-County Building Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Dane County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Dane County City-County Building Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Dane County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Dane County City-County Building Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Dane County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Dane County City-County Building Jail Phone: 608-284-6100
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’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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Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmate Visitation Schedule - Remote Video
- First, you must register for visitation online with GTL/ViaPath
- All inmates are allowed two (2) forty-five-minute visitation slots per week.
- Only scheduled visits will be honored.
- All visits require 48 hours advance sign up.
- You must be on time for your video visit or the visit will be cancelled.
- No limit on Remote Video Visits
REMOTE VIDEO VISITS
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| MONDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| TUESDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| THURSDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| FRIDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
| SATURDAY | 7:45am – 10:45am 12:15pm – 2:00pm 5:45pm – 9:45pm |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dane County City-County Building 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
Dane County City-County Building 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 Dane County City-County Building 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 Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
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 Dane County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Dane County City-County Building Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Dane County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Dane County City-County Building Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Dane County City-County Building 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 Dane County City-County Building Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Dane County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’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 Inmates in Dane County City-County Building Jail Make or Receive Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Dane County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Dane County City-County Building Jail has the phone service you need to communicate with your inmate by the facility lookup here.
2. In the meantime, you can create an account here for Viapath / GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account. This account can be controlled by just you, or by both you and your inmate.
4. Last, select Dane County City-County Building Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Services vary by jail. GettingOut shows what this facility offers.
Phone & Voicemail Fees
Call rates, deposit fees and voicemail prices depend on the jail's contract. Check them on GettingOut or by calling 866-516-0115 before you add money.
Note: Rates are subject to change.
Types of Phone Calls
Prepaid calls (Direct Calls)
With Prepaid Calls you add money to a GettingOut account so the inmate can call your number. Ask GettingOut which other account types are offered at this jail.
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Dane County City-County Building Jail GettingOut phone services, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
* All the information you need to understand making and receiving phone calls with inmates in Dane County, can be found on our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’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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Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Dane County City-County Building Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Dane County City-County Building Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. 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
Check the Dane County City-County Building Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dane County City-County Building Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Check the Dane County City-County Building Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Envelopes
The Dane County City-County Building Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
Legal Mail
Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. 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
Check the Dane County City-County Building Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Dane County City-County Building Jail standards will be disposed of.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate Name Number
Dane County Jail
115 West Doty Street
Madison, WI 53703
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’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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JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Dane County City-County Building Jail
Search for JailATM services for Dane County City-County Building Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Dane County City-County Building Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Dane County City-County Building 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
Dane County City-County Building 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 Dane County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Dane County City-County Building Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Dane County City-County Building 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 Dane County City-County Building Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Dane 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 Dane County City-County Building Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Dane County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’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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Emailing and Texting Messages, Photos & Videograms
Dane County City-County Building Jail contracts with Viapath/GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Dane County City-County Building Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
How to Communicate with an Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmate by Mail and by Email
To mail or email an inmate in Dane County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
- All mail sent to an inmate at the Dane County City-County Building Jail must include the sender's name and mailing address in the top left corner of the envelope or postcard.
- All mail must include the facility's address, as well as the inmate's name and assigned number.
- Failure to include your return address will most likely result in your mail NOT being delivered and your letter destroyed.
- The Dane County City-County Building Jail has a zero-tolerance policy regarding mail violations.
- All the information you need to understand mail and email policies can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with Viapath/GTL/GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Dane County City-County Building Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
- Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
- After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
- You can also send your Dane County inmate photos and videos.
Customer Service Questions
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Dane County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-284-6100 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Dane County City-County Building Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Dane County City-County Building Jail allows inmates access to tablets to use for the services provided by Viapath / gettingout.
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Dane County City-County Building Jail, such as:
- Music
- Books
- Games
- Education
- News
- Radio
- Television
- Read mail and messages
- Video visits
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Dane County City-County Building Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Dane County City-County Building Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
How Inmates Can Use a Tablet to Access Services at Dane County City-County Building Jail
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to Viapath/GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Dane County City-County Building Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County City-County Building Jail’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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This facility, known as "Dane County City-County Building Jail" is also known as Dane County Jail System, Dane County Sheriff's Office, Dane County Jail, City-County Building , Dane County Jail, City-County Building , Wisconsin, Dane.