Fond du Lac County Jail
Fond du Lac County Jail
You can call the 335-bed Fond du Lac County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 920-929-3394.
This facility handles offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies, who are brought here for booking and processing. Depending on their charges, inmates may remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is completed.
The inmate search tool can be used to view the jail's roster and find out who is in custody.
Offenders sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to either the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on a range of inmate services, including the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s a good idea to keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Fond du Lac County Jail at 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Fond du Lac 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 920-929-3394 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Fond du Lac County Jail Inmate Search
The Fond du Lac County Jail maintains an average of 335 offenders in custody on any given day. The Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,240 offenders.
The following charts of Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 lessThe Fond du Lac County Jail in Wisconsin currently has a capacity of 335 inmates, a little more than twice the 149 inmate capacity that it had in 2006. But now the county commissioners are planning even further down the road.
By the year 2030 they expect they will need to add an additional 300 beds if existing crime trends continue. to prepare the county recently purchased more than 54 acres of land at a price of $27,000 per acre. The plan will be to build a new facility when the time comes rather than try to expand the one that exists today.
The Fond du Lac County Jail is located at 63 Western Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, and can be reach 24 hours a day by calling 920-929-3394.
The Fond du Lac Huber works out of the same facility, as does the inmate diversion program. Call 920-906-5511 for further information.
Visitation takes place on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 6:00PM to 8:00PM, and Sunday has morning and afternoon visits as well; 7:00AM to 11:00AM and 1:00PM to 3:00PM.
Mail can be received every day and is processed and passed to the inmates quickly. Friends and family of inmates in the Fond du Lac County Jail can arrange to send them money and set up a phone account that allows the inmates to call them during the day and evening seven days a week.
All the information on these inmate services can be found in the sections below. If you still have questions, you can phone the jail 24 hours a day by calling 920-929-3394.
- Jail (Main): 920-929-3394
- Huber: 920-906-5511
What is the booking process for the Fond du Lac County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Fond du Lac County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Fond du Lac County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 920-929-3394.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Fond du Lac County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Fond du Lac County Jail in Fond du Lac for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Fond du Lac County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 920-929-3394 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 920-929-3394.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Fond du Lac County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Fond du Lac County Wisconsin, check out the Fond du Lac County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Fond du Lac County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Fond du Lac County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
63 Western Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
920-929-3394
- Visits are 30 minutes. One visit per week.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list. Each inmate gets to have five people on their list.
- The jail will not provide information for who is on an approved visiting list or if an inmate has already received a visit during the week. .
- A maximum of 5 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 920-929-3394 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00AM - 11:00AM 1:00PM - 3:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | No visits |
| TUESDAY | No visits |
| WEDNESDAY | No visits |
| THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No visits |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fond du Lac County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Fond du Lac County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fond du Lac County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Fond du Lac 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
Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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#
Fond du Lac County Jail
63 Western Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
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 Fond du Lac County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Fond du Lac County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Fond du Lac County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Fond du Lac County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fond du Lac County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Fond du Lac County Jail?
How Do Inmates in Fond du Lac County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Fond du Lac County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Fond du Lac County Jail, and what can I send them?
Fond du Lac County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Fond du Lac County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Fond du Lac 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#
Fond du Lac County Jail
63 Western Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fond du Lac County Jail
63 Western Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Fond du Lac County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fond du Lac County Jail
63 Western Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
Fond du Lac County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Fond du Lac County Jail
63 Western Avenue
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
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 Fond du Lac County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Fond du Lac County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
How Do Inmates in Fond du Lac County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Fond du Lac County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
- Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac 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 Fond du Lac County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Fond du Lac County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Fond du Lac County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-929-3394 for further assistance.
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