Iron County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Iron County bail and bond: the Hurley jail and what the court decides
The Sheriff's Office, 300 Taconite Street, Hurley, runs the Iron County Jail, and its line is 715-561-3800. Begin with Iron County Inmate Search to see whether your person is in custody. No bondsman may post bail in Wisconsin, so a judge's order and your own cash, when money is required, are the whole process. Many people leave on a signed promise instead of paying any bail.
How do I confirm someone is in custody in Hurley?
Look the name up on Iron County Inmate Search. A booking only minutes old can lag. If you still see nothing, call the Sheriff's Office at 715-561-3800 and ask whether the person is held in Iron County or at another facility.
A direct question beats a guess, since a person can be lodged outside the county.
Why can't a Wisconsin bail bondsman help my family?
Because paid bonding is illegal in the state. The law lets only an individual who lives in Wisconsin act as a surety, and it prohibits paying that individual. No licensed bondsmen exist, so no one will charge you a fee to post a bond.
A judge may release the person on a promise, on conditions with no money, or with a cash deposit you pay in.
What is the first court step after an arrest?
A judge must see the person within a reasonable time, and court decisions put the outer limit near 48 hours for an arrest without a warrant. The appearance may be by video. The court sits in the courthouse at 300 Taconite Street.
The Clerk of Circuit Court at 715-561-4084 can tell you the date once a case is filed.
What counts as bail, and what is only a condition?
Bail in Wisconsin means money. Everything else, such as no contact, no weapons, or a travel limit, is a condition of release.
A judge can release someone with no bail, take a signed unsecured appearance bond, or require cash. If the person signs and then breaks the rules, the stated amount becomes owed.
How high can a judge set bail?
A judge may impose bail only after finding it is needed to assure the person returns to court, or for a violent charge, after weighing the full circumstances. The amount for a misdemeanor cannot exceed the largest fine the law allows for that offense. For a felony, the judge picks the amount, with no statewide table.
The judge can look at the charge, income, the strength of the case, and any pending cases.
Where does bail get paid in Iron County?
Call the Sheriff's Office at 715-561-3800 before you travel, give the full name, and ask the amount and the accepted payment forms. Bail may be accepted only at a sheriff's office or police station, with a written receipt. Card payments are handled by the court clerk.
Hold on to the written receipt.
Does the money I leave at the jail for commissary free my brother?
No. Deposits to an inmate account are made in person at the jail with cash or money order, and personal checks and credit cards are not taken. That money buys store items. It is never bail. Phone account payments for the Reliance phones cannot be made at the jail.
What are the visiting days at the Hurley jail?
Visits run on Wednesdays, men from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and women from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m., and on Sundays, men from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and women from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Call 715-561-3800 if a date shifts for a holiday.
What would make Iron County hold someone with no bail?
Mostly three situations. A judge may deny release on certain homicide and sexual assault charges, or on a violent charge against a person with a violent conviction. A probation or parole hold can also stop release. So can an outstanding warrant elsewhere. For the first, the prosecutor must request it, the hearing starts within 10 days, and the state must carry a clear and convincing burden.
Is a domestic abuse arrest handled differently?
It is. Officers must arrest when the facts meet the statute, and the release has an extra gate: bail must be posted or a judge must have seen the case. After that, the person has 72 hours of no contact with the alleged victim and no entry to the victim's home, confirmed by a signature. The penalty for knowingly breaking those terms tops out at a $10,000 fine, nine months in jail, or both.
What if the arrest happened on the Michigan side?
Hurley sits across the state line from Ironwood, Michigan. An arrest in Michigan is a Michigan case with its own jail and court. Only a warrant from Iron County would be settled here, and the Sheriff's Office at 715-561-3800 can read it to you.
When does the depositor get repaid?
Once the case is dismissed or ends in acquittal. After a conviction, the deposit first covers bond costs, then restitution, then the judgment, and the rest returns. Cash forfeited for broken terms is not refunded. A new address must reach the Clerk within 48 hours.
What if someone forgets a hearing in Hurley?
The judge can forfeit the bond and order an arrest. A bail-jumping charge may be added: Class A misdemeanor on a misdemeanor case, Class H felony on a felony case. Have a lawyer phone the Clerk at 715-561-4084 immediately.
Can a cabin or lot back a bond in Iron County?
State law gives no filing steps for property. A signer must be a person who lives in Wisconsin and can cover the amount, and the judge decides what proof is enough. Ask the Clerk before pledging anything.
Can bail be changed after the first hearing?
Yes. The state or the defense can ask the court to raise or lower bail or change conditions, and a violation of conditions can justify a higher amount. A person still jailed 72 hours after the first appearance because the terms cannot be met may ask the judge for a review. If the terms stay, the judge states the reasons on the record. A lawyer should bring proof of work, housing, and family ties.
Which office represents Iron County defendants who cannot pay?
The State Public Defender's Ashland office, 411 Ellis Avenue South, Suite B, covers Iron County at 715-436-5070. A request for appointed counsel goes to the judge at the first appearance. Eligibility is the office's call.
Where is a minor taken after an arrest in Iron County?
Minors are dealt with in juvenile court, not through the adult process on this page. Iron County Inmate Search does not list them. A parent can ask the Clerk at 715-561-4084 for the next hearing date and the Sheriff's Office at 715-561-3800 for the child's location.
How do I recognize a bail scam?
Bail goes only to the court or the Sheriff's Office. A caller who wants a gift card, an app transfer, or a wire to free a relative is lying. Hang up and call 715-561-3800.
Iron County bail contacts
- County jail
- Iron County Jail, Hurley, WI; Sheriff's Office, 300 Taconite Street, Suite 226, Hurley, WI 54534; 715-561-3800
- Bail and bond
- Pay bail as directed by the Sheriff's Office, 715-561-3800
- Clerk of Circuit Court
- Iron County Courthouse, 300 Taconite Street, Hurley; 715-561-4084
- Custody lookup
- Iron County Inmate Search
- Public defender
- 411 Ellis Avenue South, Suite B, Ashland; 715-436-5070
Visiting days, amounts, and rules can change, so call before you travel or send money. This is a general guide and not legal advice.
Iron County Jail
Address:
300 Taconite Street
Hurley, WI 54534
Phone:
715-561-3800
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Iron County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Iron County?
Who can set bail in Iron County?
When is bail set in Iron County Wisconsin?
Does Iron County have bail?
Yes, Iron County imposes bail and conditions however Wisconsin is one of a few states that does not allow posting bail for profit, meaning that a court or bondsman cannot charge a percentage of the bond as in other states. There are no licensed bond agencies in Wisconsin.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Iron County?
The Iron County courts recognize cash bail or10% cash percentage bonds. In some cases, a property bond will be considered.
Who can set bail in Iron County?
Bail is set by a judge in Iron County however if the crime is a misdemeanor and a judge not available for an immediate bail hearing, a law enforcement officer can set bail using a bail schedule.
When is bail set in Iron County Wisconsin?
Bail is set at the first appearance, within 1-2 days following arrest; however, misdemeanor bail is generally processed and released immediately in most cases.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Iron County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Iron County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Iron County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. In April of 2023, Wisconsin legislators voted on a bill that makes release on bail for certain offenses more difficult.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
Wisconsin courts are trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Iron County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police, clerk of court, bail judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court could send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. Surety can be a family member or friend. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value. A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Iron County have bail?
Yes, Iron County imposes bail and conditions however Wisconsin is one of a few states that does not allow posting bail for profit, meaning that a court or bondsman cannot charge a percentage of the bond as in other states. There are no licensed bond agencies in Wisconsin.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Iron County?
The Iron County courts recognize cash bail or10% cash percentage bonds. In some cases, a property bond will be considered.
Who can set bail in Iron County?
Bail is set by a judge in Iron County however if the crime is a misdemeanor and a judge not available for an immediate bail hearing, a law enforcement officer can set bail using a bail schedule.
When is bail set in Wisconsin?
Bail is set at the first appearance, within 1-2 days following arrest; however, misdemeanor bail is generally processed and released immediately in most cases.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Iron County Wisconsin?
Yes, your attorney can request a bond reduction.
In Iron County Wisconsin, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail could be the defendant, a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Wisconsin could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Iron County Wisconsin?
Yes, Wisconsin does offer online bail payment. For misdemeanor cases, a law enforcement officer can accept bail and the clerk of court can process all bail/bonds. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Iron County Jail for more information about the jails in Iron County.
What options are there to pay bail in Iron County Wisconsin?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Wisconsin accepts credit card payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Iron County Jail for more information about posting bail in Iron County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Wisconsin?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Iron County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not permit persons to secure a bond for profit so neither a bondsperson nor a court can charge a fee for executing a bond.