Door County Jail
Door County Jail
You can contact the 86-bed Door County Jail for information on inmates by calling 920-746-5652, 24 hours a day.
Every misdemeanor and felony arrest in this county results in a trip to this facility for booking and processing. If the charges require detention, the inmate stays here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held pending the outcome of their trial.
To view who is currently in custody, use the inmate search tool.
Inmates serving a sentence of less than one year stay in this county. Inmates serving longer sentences are sent to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page describes the visitation schedule, how to add money to an inmate’s account, mail an inmate, receive calls, use voicemail, email and text, rent a tablet, post a bail bond, and order commissary.
Save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, since you’ll need it for communication. If it’s not available online, call Door County Jail at 920-746-5652.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Door 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 920-746-5652 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Door County Jail Inmate Search
The Door County Jail maintains an average of 86 offenders in custody on any given day. The Door 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 Door County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,720 offenders.
The following charts of Door 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 Door 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 Door 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 Door 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 lessFound outside of the town limits and next to the Highway Department facility, the 86-bed Door County Jail is surrounded by empty fields on three sides and the highway on the other. It also houses the Sheriff Office and provides for the housing of all offenders in the county as they wait for their trial and as they serve a short sentence, often under one year, for either a felony or misdemeanor charge.
This location also provides fingerprinting for the community on Tuesdays and Sundays 9am-10:30am or Tuesday 7:30pm-9:30pm.
An online inmate look up provides information on offenders who are in jail and staff are able to provide some information and confirm the presence of an inmate by calling 920-746-5652.
Several programs and services are provided, including work release, home monitoring, and inmate trustee programs, educational opportunities, rehabilitation and substance use treatment, along with recreation activities, medical care, dental care, and mental health care.
Offenders are able to accept and send mail through the Post Office, with a full return address including name of sender on an otherwise blank envelope sent to the Door County Jail directly at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
There are three ways to provide money for the account of the inmate, through the mail at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
... marked to the attention of the commissary clerk, through the lobby window, or online.
Phones are located throughout the housing units and are able to make collect calls or prepaid minutes that are provided through a phone account.
To visit an inmate, you must be on their approved visitor list, which the inmate creates, and the staff must approve, and schedule by calling at least one day in advance to 920-746-5652.
Male work release inmates have visits on Sunday 6pm-9pm, other male inmates are Thursday 6pm-9pm, and female inmates have visits Saturday 6pm-8pm.
- Jail (Main): 920-746-5652
- Administration: 920-746-2412
- Sheriff: 920-746-2400
What should you know about the booking process at Door County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Door County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Door County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Door County Jail at 920-746-5652.
Steps to pay bail in Door County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Door County Jail in Sturgeon Bay for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 920-746-5652.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 920-746-5652).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Door County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Door County, Wisconsin, visit the Door County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Door County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Door County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
1203 South Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-5652
- 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 920-746-5652 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 920-746-5652 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | MALE HUBER |
| THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 9:00PM | MALE |
| SATURDAY | 6:00PM - 8:00PM | FEMALE |
Door 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 Door County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Door County Jail?
Door 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 Door County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Door 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
Door 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 Door 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 #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
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 Door County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Door County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Door County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Door 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 Door 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 Door County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Door County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
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How Do Inmates in Door County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Door County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Door County Jail uses the services of IC Solutions.
- Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407.
- Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
- Families and friends of Door County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Door County.
- Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.
Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Door County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Door County Jail, and what can I send them?
Door County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Door County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Door County 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 ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Door County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Door County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Door County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
Door County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Door County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Door County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Door County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Door County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Door 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 Door County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Door 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 Door County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Door 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 Door County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Door County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Door 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 Door County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.
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Nearby counties
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