Kenosha County Detention Center

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Kenosha County Detention Center

Physical Address

4777 88th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53144

Jail Phone Number

262-605-5800
Kenosha County inmate search

Kenosha County Inmate Search: A Plain Guide to Finding Your Person

Police and deputies bring most arrests to the Pre-Trial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140. Sentenced people may serve time at the Detention Center, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144, which also runs Huber, electronic monitoring and work crews. The answers below cover locating someone, then bail, lawyers, visits, money, mail and court.

Start with the Sheriff's jail search. Type a name. The charges shown come from the arresting agency, and the county says they can change fast, so treat them as a first look. People held by federal agents are not on it. Mugshots get their own answer further down.

To act now, call the Pre-Trial Facility at 262-605-5111 and ask for intake. Say the legal name and the birth date. If you need to know how people get out, see the bail page. For hearing dates and what each one means, see the court page.

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Kenosha County

Read inmate search answers

1. Using the Kenosha County jail lookup, step by step

Here is the quick way in:

  1. Open the jail search in any browser.
  2. Enter the surname first. Add a first name only if there are too many matches.
  3. Read the row for the charges the arresting agency listed.
  4. Copy down the ID number. Account deposits need it, and you enter it without leading zeros.
  5. Phone the jail about anything that looks wrong.

Arrests made before May 2, 2017 sit in the older jail archive. The charge list is not final, so use the free court case search for the true charges.

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2. The lookup shows nothing for my person. Now what?

A blank result has simple causes:

  • The arrest is only hours old and booking is still going.
  • The person was released, or driven to another jail.
  • The name is spelled another way. Test a middle name, a nickname or a hyphen.
  • Federal officers made the arrest, and the local search leaves out federal inmates.
  • The person is under 17 and is not in the adult jail.

Ask the police department involved where it took the person. Phone numbers are in the final answer on this page. You can also phone the Pre-Trial Facility at 262-605-5111 and ask for booking.

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3. Which Kenosha County building could be holding my person?

The Sheriff runs two jails, and each has its own job:

  • Pre-Trial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-605-5111. This is the front door. Staff handle intake and booking, sort people into housing, take them to court, and care for people in a mental health crisis or in withdrawal. About 250 people live there on an average day.
  • Detention Center, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144, 262-605-5800. It is where sentenced people live. It runs Huber work release, electronic monitoring and the work crew, and it has a discharge planner. About 470 people live there on an average day.

The Sheriff's Office is at 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-605-5100. That building has the bond window and a main lobby. Call it to ask which building holds a man or a woman.

No separate city lockup in the county could be confirmed, so ask the arresting police department where the person is. If the arrest was near the county line, these nearby sheriffs can tell you more:

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4. Are Kenosha County mugshots available?

Open the jail search and see whether a photo appears beside a name. If none does, a booking photo can be requested. Wisconsin treats government records as open unless a law says no, and a requester is not required to identify themselves or explain why. Write or call the Sheriff's Office, 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-605-5100, and ask for mugshots under the state public records law. The office decides each request. Juvenile police records are not public.

  • News reporters send the same kind of request to that office.
  • For photos that ICE holds, use the ICE records page.
  • The government does not hand out federal mugshots. A photo the U.S. Marshals Service chooses to share, such as one of a wanted fugitive, is the only exception.
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5. Will anyone tell me when my person walks out or changes jails?

VINE is the state's alert tool for county jails, and it does more than warn victims. Anyone may look up a person's custody status and location. It costs nothing, keeps your name private and works in English, Spanish and Hmong.

  • Go online to VINELink to search and enroll.
  • Or phone 888-944-8463.
  • Choose release or transfer alerts and give a phone or email.

Since the state does not list every jail's feed, also check with the Detention Center at 262-605-5800 or the Pre-Trial Facility. After a move to state prison, only enrolled victims get the state's Notis alerts.

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6. Kenosha County release and bail: what families should know

Wisconsin starts from release. At the first court appearance a judge may release a person who signs a pledge to owe money only if they miss court, which people call a signature bond. The judge can attach conditions, like staying away from a named person or remaining in Wisconsin. If cash is judged necessary to bring the person back, they wait in jail until it is paid.

  • Paid bail bondsmen are banned in Wisconsin. Family pays the whole cash amount themselves.
  • Bail is paid at the Joint Services bond window in the Sheriff's Office lobby, 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140. Ask for a numbered receipt. Phone 262-605-5100 for hours and payment types before you travel.
  • The lobby deposit kiosks cannot post bond.
  • A person who sits in jail three days past the first hearing, unable to meet the terms, gets a fresh look from the judge.
  • If the person is convicted, the court may keep bail money for fines, costs and restitution, whoever paid it.

Our bail page gives every step. A short summary of the law is in the state bail-law overview.

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7. Where can I read the Kenosha charges?

The jail search lists charges as the arresting agency wrote them, and prosecutors may change them. The District Attorney's Office, Molinaro Building, 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-653-2400, decides which charges are filed.

The first courtroom visit is when the person hears the charge read and receives the written complaint. Once a case exists, look the name up on Wisconsin Circuit Court Access. It costs nothing. Each case page lists the charges, upcoming dates and where the case stands. It is a court record, not a jail roster.

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8. Who pays for a lawyer if we cannot?

At the first appearance the judge asks whether the person can pay for a lawyer. Anyone who says no is sent to the Public Defender's office, meant for adults facing a crime who pass its money test.

  • Office: State Public Defender, 604 57th Street, Suite 201, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-653-6404
  • The application takes about 15 minutes. Here is how to apply.
  • If the office turns the person down, tell the judge, who may appoint a lawyer the county pays.

Hiring a private attorney also works. For a contact visit inside the jail, a lawyer sets up a video account, books a slot and emails the Detention Center with a bar card and photo ID.

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9. Visiting hours and rules at the Kenosha County jails

Each person gets one free on-site visit a week at the building where they live. Video visits from home cost a fee and run seven days a week. Register on the GettingOut website or app with an email address and a photo ID. The county's own page names that service.

  • Pre-Trial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140: on-site Monday to Friday, 8:00 to 10:45 a.m. and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. Weekends keep those hours but with no officer in the room. Home video runs daily, though one listing skips Wednesdays.
  • Detention Center, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144: on-site Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Weekends are glass only. Home video runs every day, with evening slots from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

Visits stop on major holidays. Visitors must be 18 or older and show a photo ID, with a few family exceptions. Wear shorts that reach mid-thigh or longer, no sheer, strapless or midriff tops, and shoes. Bring no food or drink. Phone 262-605-5111 or 262-605-5800 to confirm times. Our visiting guide has more.

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10. Adding funds to an account at the Kenosha jails

Each person has a Trust account for snacks and hygiene items, and a Pin Debit account that pays for calls and tablets. Use the ID number from the jail search, with no leading zeros.

  • Kiosk: in the Sheriff's Office lobby and in the Detention Center lobby, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144, which is open day and night. It takes $1 to $100 bills plus Visa and Mastercard. Limits are $200 a deposit, $300 a day, $1,000 a week and $3,000 a month. A fee comes out of the deposit.
  • Online or by phone: ConnectNetwork, the service the county points to, at 888-428-1845. Choose Kenosha County WI.
  • Mail: a money order, or a certified, cashier's or government check, addressed to Inmate Accounts at the county jail, 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140.

Deposits are final, and the jail can take money to cover debts. Unused Trust money returns to the person at release. See our money guide and commissary guide.

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11. Talking by phone, tablet or text with someone inside

People inside can place calls. Pin Debit pays for calls and tablet use, and AdvancePay is a prepaid account that lets family take collect calls. The jail sets the rates, so ask before you add funds. Phone the Pre-Trial Facility at 262-605-5111 about rates and tablets.

Assume staff may listen, and save case details for the attorney. Two JE pages go deeper: calling an inmate and email and text messages for inmates.

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12. Writing letters to a Kenosha inmate

Since March 30, 2026, ordinary letters are not delivered to the buildings. A scanning company opens them and passes on a copy. Write on the envelope the building name, the inmate's full name and ID number, plus your own full name and return address. Mail it to:

Inmate Full Name, ID #
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Never send checks, money orders, cash or gift cards to that box. Legal mail and packages go to the building: Inmate Name #ID, Kenosha County Pretrial Facility, 1000 55th St, Kenosha, WI 53140, or Kenosha County Detention Center, 4777 88th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53144. Phone the building before you send a package. Our mail guide has more.

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13. Collecting clothes and property from Kenosha jail

The Pre-Trial Facility hands out underwear, so families need not bring any. Thermal underwear can be bought with Trust money.

  • The person files a written request naming one pickup person. That person brings ID and receives the whole property package.
  • Pre-Trial Facility: Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., north entrance, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140.
  • Detention Center: Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., main entrance, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144. Neither site releases property on weekends.
  • Trust money is paid out on Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Pre-Trial Facility's south entrance. The person names the recipient.
  • Jury-trial clothes are taken only in the three days before trial, or from 6 to 7 a.m. that morning.

Questions go to 262-605-5111.

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14. Who treats illness or injury behind bars?

State jail rules require care for the body, the mind and urgent tooth problems, and a jail may not turn someone away over money. A health screening is due within two weeks of arrival. The jails here use outside medical and mental health companies, with the Sheriff overseeing them.

Phone the building where the person lives and ask for a supervisor. Have the full name, the ID number, a list of medicines with doses, and the doctor's contact ready.

  • Pre-Trial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-605-5111
  • Detention Center, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144, 262-605-5800

Those numbers also take requests for disability access. In a true emergency outside the jail, call 911. Inmates may also file a complaint and appeal the answer.

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15. Checking Kenosha County for an arrest warrant

Deputies and city police serve warrants. Phone the Sheriff's Office, 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-605-5100, or Kenosha Police at 262-656-1234, and ask. Be ready with the legal name and birth date. Look up the case on Wisconsin Circuit Court Access as well, since a missed court date may show, and either the Sheriff or the clerk can tell you whether a warrant exists. Ending a warrant safely begins with a lawyer's advice. Then go in at the Pre-Trial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, or phone the Clerk of Circuit Court, Courthouse, 912 56th Street, Room 204, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-653-2664, about a new court date.

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16. Finding Kenosha court dates

The circuit court at the Courthouse, 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, hears every misdemeanor and felony. The Clerk of Circuit Court, 262-653-2664, can give hearing times. Traffic questions go to 262-653-2648.

  • Type the name into Wisconsin Circuit Court Access for dates, charges and status.
  • Someone held without a warrant gets a judge's look at the facts within about two days. That check is often handled by camera while the person waits in the Kenosha jail.
  • In a felony, the follow-up hearing happens within 10 days for someone jailed on bail above $500, and within 20 days for someone who is out.
  • Ordinance tickets are decided by municipal judges in the cities, towns and villages that have one.

The court page on our site explains each stage. Victims can reach the Victim/Witness unit at 262-653-2471.

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17. Federal arrest: how do I track my person?

Anyone facing federal charges from Kenosha is heard by the Milwaukee Division of the U.S. District Court, Eastern District, at the U.S. Courthouse, 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Room 362, Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414-297-3372. The Sheriff has an agreement with the U.S. Marshals Service to house federal detainees.

  1. Soon after the arrest, a detention hearing sets whether the person is locked up or sent home until trial (18 U.S.C. 3142).
  2. The Marshals keep custody before trial. Ask them where your person is: 517 E. Wisconsin Ave., Room 711, Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414-297-3707.
  3. Federal Defender Services, 411 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2310, Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414-221-9900, provides free lawyers to people who qualify.
  4. After sentencing, type the name into the federal prison locator.
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18. Immigration hold: what happens and who to call

The usual path looks like this:

  1. The word to know is detainer, ICE's hold notice (Form I-247A), which may reach the jail first.
  2. Under it, staff are asked to hold a person up to 48 hours after they would otherwise be released (8 CFR 287.7(d)).
  3. ICE then collects the person. Detainees are held at places such as the Dodge County Jail in Juneau, WI, and the short-term cells of the Sauk County Jail.
  4. Try the ICE Online Detainee Locator with the person's A-number, or with a spelled-out name and the birth country.

The ICE Chicago Field Office, 101 W. Ida B. Wells Dr., Suite 4000, Chicago, IL 60605, 872-351-3990, covers Wisconsin. Check-ins happen at 310 E. Knapp St., Milwaukee, WI 53202, 414-792-7198. To learn how the local jail handles ICE requests, phone the Sheriff's Office at 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-605-5100.

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19. Where do I look when the sentence is state prison?

A prison sentence starts with testing and review at an intake site, about 8 to 12 weeks. After that the state picks a prison that suits the person. Men at the intake site get no visits for the first three days. For crimes committed since Dec. 31, 1999, the sentence is prison first and community supervision after, and parole does not apply.

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20. A teenager under 18 was arrested: what now?

Once a person turns 17, Wisconsin sends a criminal case to the adult court, and a jail stay to the adult jail. A younger youth is held only after an in-person talk with county juvenile intake, apart from narrow exceptions. Once held, a youth must see a judge about a day later, counting only weekdays that are not holidays.

  • Juvenile Court Intake, room LL07, 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-653-2494
  • Youth Justice Unit, Children and Family Services, 8600 Sheridan Road, Suite 200, Kenosha, WI 53143, 262-605-6530

A youth detention center inside the county could not be confirmed. A youth who must be held may be placed in a neighboring county, so call intake to find out where.

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21. Who made the arrest? Police and patrol agencies

About 171,145 people live in the county (Wisconsin Department of Administration estimate for Jan. 1, 2025). These agencies make arrests:

  • Sheriff's Office, 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-605-5100. Deputies patrol by contract in Bristol, Paddock Lake, Salem Lakes and Somers, and the Marine Unit covers Silver Lake. Ask this office who patrols the towns of Brighton, Paris, Randall and Wheatland.
  • Kenosha Police, 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, 262-656-1234. This non-emergency line also reaches Sheriff dispatch.
  • Pleasant Prairie Police, 10111 39th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, 262-694-7353, open 24 hours
  • Twin Lakes Police, 920 Lance Drive, Twin Lakes, WI 53181, 262-877-9056
  • Genoa City Police, 755 Fellows Road, Genoa City, WI 53128, 262-279-6252
  • UW-Parkside campus police, on Wood Road in the city of Kenosha. Ask the Sheriff's Office for the phone number.
  • Wisconsin State Patrol, Waukesha Post, 21115 East Moreland Boulevard, Waukesha, WI 53186, 262-785-4700. It covers Kenosha.
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Wisconsin • Kenosha County • Bail & bond help

Kenosha County bail and bond: two Sheriff's facilities and one bond counter

Kenosha County uses two jails. Anyone who still has a trial coming is kept at the Kenosha County Pretrial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140. People who are sentenced serve time at the Kenosha County Detention Center, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144. This page explains how bond works and where to post it.

Use the Kenosha County inmate search to find which jail has your person. Our Kenosha County Inmate Lists page is for fresh arrests, warrants, and sending property in.

Call intake and release at 262-605-5111 and ask whether bond is set. Once you know the amount, our Kenosha County criminal court page shows what happens at the hearings.

Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Kenosha County

1. Which Kenosha County building holds my son right now?

A person awaiting trial is held at the Kenosha County Pretrial Facility, 1000 55th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, in downtown Kenosha. The Kenosha County Detention Center at 4777 88th Avenue holds sentenced misdemeanants, including people on Huber work release.

Start with Kenosha County Inmate Search. It shows which facility has the person and what bail was set. Intake and release questions go to 262-605-5111.

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2. Where do I go to post bond, and can I do it from my car?

No. Bond is posted in person at the Information Counter in the Public Safety Building, the Joint Services counter downtown. A phone call to 262-605-5015 first can save a trip.

The lobby kiosks take inmate account deposits only. They cannot post a bond, so do not use one in a hurry and expect your relative to walk out.

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3. What is the difference between the kiosk and the bond counter?

The kiosk puts money on the person's account for phone calls, tablet use and commissary. The bond counter takes the court's bail and starts release.

Account deposits can also be made online at ConnectNetwork all day and night, or by phone at 888-428-1845. The kiosks are in the Detention Center lobby, open 24 hours, and in the Public Safety Building lobby.

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4. How much can I put on an account at one time?

A trust account deposit at a kiosk is capped at $200 per transaction, $300 per day, $1,000 per week and $3,000 per month. The kiosks take $1 to $100 bills plus Visa and Mastercard credit or debit cards, and a convenience fee comes out of the deposit.

Debts the person owes the jail can be taken from a deposit, and deposits sent to the wrong account are not refunded. Mailed funds are money orders or certified, cashier's, government or IRS checks to Kenosha County Jail, Attn: Inmate Accounts, 1000 55th Street.

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5. When can I visit someone at the Pretrial Facility?

On-site visits run Monday through Friday from 8:00 to 10:45 a.m. and from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The same hours apply on weekends, but weekend visits are unsupervised.

Visits from home by video are available seven days a week for a fee. The Pretrial Facility's evening video slots run from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., with none on Wednesdays.

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6. Is there a different visiting schedule at the Detention Center?

Yes. On weekdays, visits at the Detention Center run from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., with contact or glass depending on the person. Weekend visits there are behind glass only.

Off-site video visits run seven days a week. Check the schedule with the Detention Center at 262-605-5800 before you leave.

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7. Does Kenosha have bail bondsmen across the Illinois line?

No licensed bail bondsmen operate for Wisconsin cases. Wis. Stat. 969.12 limits a surety to an individual who lives in Wisconsin and bans paying any surety.

An Illinois bonding company cannot post a Kenosha County bond for a fee. Only the court's cash bail, or a no-cash release with conditions, frees someone arrested in Kenosha County.

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8. Who sets bail in Kenosha County, and when?

A judge or court commissioner sets bail at the initial appearance. In a felony, the amount comes from the judge's review of the charge, the person's record and the facts, because Wisconsin has no statewide felony price list.

The Clerk of Circuit Court, 912 56th Street, answers at 262-653-2664, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Ask the clerk for the hearing time.

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9. What is the cash bond limit for a misdemeanor?

Misdemeanor bail cannot go above the highest fine the law allows for that offense. A statewide misdemeanor schedule tells officers when to release without cash.

People are released without cash when the officer has their ID and they pose no danger, have community ties, have not skipped court, and no investigation requires holding them.

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10. What does the judge consider before asking for money?

Money bail requires a finding that cash is needed to make sure the person appears. In a violent-crime case, the judge may weigh the whole picture, including earlier violent convictions and the risk to witnesses.

For the amount, the judge looks at ability to pay, the seriousness of the charge, past bail forfeitures, probation status, and the policy against holding people before trial for no reason.

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11. Can the court refuse bail entirely in Kenosha?

Wis. Stat. 969.035 permits it for listed serious charges and for violent-crime charges against someone with an earlier violent conviction. The district attorney must file the request and allege that no conditions will protect the community.

The court holds a hearing within 10 days. The state must prove its claim by clear and convincing evidence. Any denial lasts up to 60 days after the hearing.

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12. What if a Kenosha judge orders pretrial supervision?

Kenosha County runs a pretrial program. A judge can order supervision in place of cash or alongside it.

Ask the Clerk of Circuit Court at 262-653-2664 for the written order. It states which conditions apply and when the person must report.

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13. Why is a domestic violence arrest in Kenosha handled differently?

Officers have no choice in many cases. If the legal tests are met they must arrest, and Wis. Stat. 968.075 bars release until bail is posted or a judge sees the person.

After release, a 72-hour no-contact period applies to the alleged victim and the home. The person signs an acknowledgment or stays in jail, and a deliberate violation can bring up to $10,000 or nine months.

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14. What if my husband was arrested in a different county?

Wis. Stat. 969.11 says a person arrested in another county is brought before a judge there to set release conditions, or returned to the county where the offense happened.

Call the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office at 262-605-5100 to find out which agency holds him and which court will see him first.

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15. What happens to my money if the case is dismissed?

A dismissal or an acquittal returns the deposit to the person who put it up. This holds even if related offenses are read in at sentencing in another case.

A conviction sends the leftover to restitution and then to the judgment. A forfeiture takes it under Wis. Stat. 969.13 when bond terms are broken.

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16. Which actions after release count as bail jumping in Kenosha?

Intentionally breaking a bond term after release is bail jumping under Wis. Stat. 946.49. It is a Class A misdemeanor if the case was a misdemeanor and a Class H felony if it was a felony.

Missing court, contacting a protected person or drinking when barred are common ways it happens. A released person must also report a new address to the clerk within 48 hours.

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17. Can my brother keep his job while he serves a sentence?

The Detention Center runs Huber work release for sentenced misdemeanants. A judge grants Huber, and the sheriff controls where the person stays.

A person who cannot post bail while waiting for trial cannot use Huber. Wages go to a trust account that pays travel, board and family support in that order.

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18. Who is the public defender for Kenosha County?

The State Public Defender's Kenosha office is at 604 57th Street, Suite 201, Kenosha, WI 53140, phone 262-653-6404.

Request a lawyer from the judge at the first hearing. A person still held 72 hours after it may ask the judge to review the bail and conditions.

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19. Whom do I call about a juvenile arrest in Kenosha County?

Juvenile cases go through the juvenile court, and the Kenosha County Youth Justice Services Unit works with the court. The Clerk of Circuit Court at 262-653-2664 gives hearing dates and the place of any court-ordered detention.

The Sheriff's Office at 262-605-5100 can say which agency made the arrest.

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Kenosha County bail contacts

Kenosha County may change hours, fees and visiting rules, and each judge decides the terms of release in a given case. Phone the bond counter before you travel. Nothing on this page counts as legal advice.

Kenosha County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

4777 88th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53144
262-605-5800

Schedule Video Visits online with gettingout

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • One (1) adult and one (1) minor per scheduled on-site video visitation for an inmate. 
  • This schedule does NOT include the following holidays, if they happen to fall on a visiting day.
    Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Easter, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve

ON SITE VIDEO VISIT SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Kenosha County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
  • Visits off-site are $0.25 per minute

OFF SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM


ATTORNEY VISITS

Face-to face visits:

Daily from 8:30AM - 11:00AM, and 1:00PM - 4:00PM

Video Visits:

On site 
9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 4:00PM

Off site
9:00 AM - 11:00AM
1:00PM - 1:55PM
2:30PM - 4:30PM
6:00PM - 8:30PM

  • Attorneys: You must register and create your account on gettingout.com
  • Schedule your first visit and acknowledge all requirements
  • Send an email to the KCDC Clerical address. Advise you were previously approved as a professional visitor in the GTL VisitMe program and you’re registered and have a visit scheduled in gettingout.com.
  • The Kenosha County Detention Center will verify the status of the request and then mark your profile as a professional visitor and waive the fee. The Jail cannot complete this step until you schedule a visit with an inmate.

If you were not previously approved as a professional visitor in the GTL VisitMe program, you will need to follow the above steps and include the following in your email:

  • A request on company letterhead
  • Bar Card/Department issued ID
  • Valid photo identification (driver's license or ID card)

Professional visitors should arrive at either facility ready to present a Bar or another official credential card, such as a government-issued ID. A photo ID should also be available if needed.

 

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GettingOut / ViaPath Remote Video Visits

Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath Visits)
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GettingOut Video Visitation allows friends and family members to conduct live, face-to-face video visits with incarcerated loved ones using a personal computer, laptop webcam, or the mobile application. Telmate and GTL operate under ViaPath Technologies, and the visiting service is transitioning from GettingOut Visits to myViaPath Visits; users may encounter either brand name depending on whether their county jail has completed the platform update.

Important: Advance Background Clearance Required

Detention centers do not permit unapproved drop-in video visitation. All visitors must submit valid government photo identification and pass administrative screening before an appointment can be booked, a review that can take up to 48 hours depending on facility staffing. You should verify your visitor approval status with the facility in advance. If you do not register ahead of time, you will miss your loved one's scheduled visiting slots for the week.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Schedule a Video Visit

  • Open the GettingOut / myViaPath Visits app or go to www.gettingout.com / my.viapath.com.
  • Register your profile and upload clear photographs of your government ID and a verification photo.
  • Wait for the facility to issue visitor approval (you will receive an email confirmation).
  • Select Schedule Visit, pick your detention facility, and select the inmate.
  • Choose an available 25- or 30-minute time slot from the calendar and pay the visitation fee using a credit or debit card.
  • Sign into the app or website 10 minutes prior to the start time on a device with a functioning camera, microphone, and stable internet connection.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate receives a schedule alert on their housing unit video kiosk or personal tablet. At the appointed time, they log in with their PIN and sit in front of the terminal. Inmates must follow institutional dress and conduct rules; corrections staff actively monitor sessions and will terminate any call immediately if rules are broken.

Official Providers: GettingOut Visits  |  myViaPath Visits

Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath)

Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath

In addition to Remote Video Visits, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communication and financial options:

Wisconsin • Kenosha County • Criminal court help

Kenosha County Court Guide: Criminal Hearings in Kenosha Explained

Kenosha County sits in the state's far southeast corner, and its criminal cases go through the courthouse in the city of Kenosha. Adults who are not yet tried stay at the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140. Sentenced people may be at the Kenosha County Detention Center, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144. You will find the court steps below.

The Kenosha County inmate search tells you who is locked up today. Our Kenosha County Recent Arrests page also has mugshots, the charges people face, and public defender contacts.

Phone the Clerk of Circuit Court at 262-653-2664 to ask about a hearing date. Need to get someone out? Read our Kenosha County bail page.

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1. Local courts in Kenosha County (circuit court and municipal courts)

Which court hears your case. Ordinance violations, and a first-offense OWI, which Wisconsin treats as a civil forfeiture instead of a crime unless a passenger under 16 was in the vehicle, are heard by the municipal court of the city, village or town where the stop or incident happened, provided that community has a court; the City of Kenosha and Pleasant Prairie courts handle the largest numbers. Places without a municipal court, along with state forfeiture citations such as many State Patrol tickets on Interstate 94, send those cases to the circuit court's traffic calendar. Misdemeanors and criminal traffic offenses, such as operating after revocation or a second OWI, are filed in the Kenosha County Circuit Court. A felony also begins and ends in the circuit court: the initial appearance (usually in the courthouse's intake court), the preliminary hearing, the arraignment, and any trial and sentencing before one of the eight branch judges.

Where pretrial inmates are held. After arrest, adults are booked at the Pre-Trial Facility, the downtown jail beside the Public Safety Building at 927 54th Street, and people who cannot post bail are usually kept there while their cases move through the courthouse a block away. The Kenosha County Detention Center at 4777 88th Avenue houses sentenced inmates, work-release inmates and others as space requires, so a person can be moved between the two. For custody status or release questions, call intake and release at (262) 605-5111, or the Sheriff's main line at (262) 605-5100.

Kenosha County's crimes are all prosecuted in one place, the circuit court at 912 56th Street. Alongside it, several cities, villages and towns operate municipal courts, which are limited to local ordinance violations. Those cases are civil: the penalty is a forfeiture, and a municipal judge cannot impose jail as punishment, although jail or a license suspension can be ordered as a consequence of not paying a forfeiture. Depending on the type of case and the timing, a defendant may be able to have an ordinance case transferred to the circuit court, for instance by asking for a jury trial; the rules and deadlines are technical, so it is wise to ask the municipal court clerk or a lawyer promptly.

Kenosha County Circuit Court

Municipal courts in Kenosha County

  • Kenosha Municipal Court (City of Kenosha), 625 52nd Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, (262) 653-4220
  • Pleasant Prairie Municipal Court (Village of Pleasant Prairie), 9915 39th Avenue, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, (262) 694-8923
  • Somers Municipal Court (joint court for the Village and Town of Somers), courtroom at the Somers Village/Town Hall, 7511 12th Street, Kenosha, WI 53144 (mail: P.O. Box 197, Somers, WI 53171), (262) 859-0305
  • Bristol Municipal Court (Village of Bristol), 19801 83rd Street, Bristol, WI 53104, (262) 857-2368
  • Paddock Lake Municipal Court (Village of Paddock Lake), 6969 236th Avenue, Paddock Lake, WI 53168, (262) 843-9314
  • Salem Lakes Municipal Court (Village of Salem Lakes; the state directory lists two branches), P.O. Box 443, Salem Lakes, WI 53168, (262) 843-2759
  • Twin Lakes Municipal Court (joint court for the Village of Twin Lakes and the Town of Randall), P.O. Box 549, Twin Lakes, WI 53181, (262) 877-2269
  • Wheatland Municipal Court (Town of Wheatland), P.O. Box 797, New Munster, WI 53152, (262) 537-4340

The towns of Brighton and Paris do not appear in the state's municipal court directory, so local tickets from those towns are generally handled in the circuit court. If a citation names a court that is not on this list, call the number on the citation to confirm where to appear.

Prosecutor, defense and juvenile intake

  • Kenosha County District Attorney, Molinaro Building, 912 56th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, (262) 653-2400
  • State Public Defender, Kenosha Trial Office, 604 57th Street, Suite 201, Kenosha, WI 53140, (262) 653-6404
  • Kenosha County Juvenile Court Intake, 912 56th Street, LL07, Kenosha, WI 53140, (262) 653-2494
  • Division of Children and Family Services, 8600 Sheridan Road, Suite 200, Kenosha, WI 53143, (262) 697-4500

Law enforcement and the jails

Kenosha County shares a single dispatch number, (262) 656-1234, for non-emergency calls. Sheriff's deputies patrol the western towns and villages that do not have their own police force, and the State Patrol covers Interstate 94 near the Illinois line. Anyone charged with a crime who cannot pay a lawyer should call the Kenosha Trial Office of the State Public Defender.

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2. The Kenosha County Courthouse, the Molinaro Building and the eight branches

Kenosha's justice center is compact. The historic courthouse at 912 56th Street and the attached Molinaro Building house the courtrooms, the Clerk of Circuit Court and the District Attorney. One block north, the Public Safety Building at 1000 55th Street is home to both the Sheriff's Office and the Kenosha Police Department, and the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility sits beside it, so in-custody defendants are a short walk or video link from court.

The branches and the intake court

The Kenosha County Circuit Court has eight branches, numbered 1 through 8, each with an elected judge. The judges share felony, misdemeanor, civil, family and juvenile work according to assignments set by the court, and those assignments change over time. Busy hearing rooms include Courtroom 300 and Courtroom 101, and an intake court handles initial appearances for people who were arrested, including the setting of bail. The intake court staff line is (262) 653-2891.

Finding the right clerk

The Clerk of Circuit Court's criminal staff divide files by the defendant's last name, which helps when calling about a case:

Traffic files are at (262) 653-2648 and juvenile files at (262) 653-2677. Kenosha County is part of the Second Judicial Administrative District with Racine and Walworth counties, and its appeals are heard by District II of the Wisconsin Court of Appeals in Waukesha, with possible further review by the Wisconsin Supreme Court.

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3. After an arrest in Kenosha County: booking, intake court and release

Whether the arresting officer works for the Kenosha Police, Pleasant Prairie, the Sheriff or the State Patrol, an adult taken into custody in the county is brought to the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility for booking: identification, fingerprints, photographs, a property inventory, a warrant check and medical questions. On many misdemeanor arrests, the person leaves after booking with a citation or a signature bond and a date to appear.

The intake court appearance

Someone who stays in custody is brought before a judge or court commissioner in the courthouse intake court, generally within 48 hours of arrest and often by video from the jail. The District Attorney must have a criminal complaint ready or show probable cause to keep the person. The court then decides release terms:

  • Signature bond: the defendant signs a promise to appear and to follow conditions, and in some cases agrees to owe a set amount on a missed court date.
  • Cash bail: a dollar amount that must be posted before release, with conditions attached.
  • Conditions: common ones are no contact with a named person, no alcohol or controlled substances, no weapons, and staying away from a location; violating them can lead to a new bail-jumping charge.

Wisconsin judges look mainly at whether the defendant will return to court and at protecting the community. Under a constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2023, a judge setting conditions or cash for a person accused of a violent crime may also take into account the danger of serious bodily harm, along with other factors.

No bondsmen in Wisconsin

Wisconsin does not allow commercial bail bond companies, a point that sometimes surprises families from across the Illinois line, where rules differ. Cash is posted by the defendant or by family or friends at the jail or with the clerk, and it can be applied to fines, costs or restitution when the case ends.

Domestic abuse cases

Wisconsin's domestic abuse law often requires officers to arrest when they find probable cause, and a released defendant must stay away from the alleged victim and the victim's home for 72 hours unless the alleged victim waives that in writing. The court usually continues a no-contact condition until the case is resolved.

People in custody can start a State Public Defender application at the jail; the Kenosha Trial Office is at (262) 653-6404.

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4. Kenosha County's two adult jails

Unlike most Wisconsin counties, Kenosha operates its adult jail system from two separate buildings, both run by the Sheriff.

The downtown Pre-Trial Facility

The Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility, 927 54th Street, Kenosha, WI 53140, is where arrestees are booked and where most people awaiting trial are housed because it is next to the courthouse. Intake and release: (262) 605-5111.

The Detention Center on 88th Avenue

The Kenosha County Detention Center, 4777 88th Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53144, a larger facility on the west side of the city, holds sentenced inmates, people with work-release (Huber) privileges and others as space requires; the Sheriff also runs a work crew from it. General information: (262) 605-5800.

Because inmates can be moved between the buildings, families who do not find someone at one facility should ask about the other. Jail staff can confirm custody, charges and the bail amount a judge has set, but they cannot offer legal advice. The Sheriff's main office is at (262) 605-5100.

Huber privileges

A Kenosha County judge who imposes jail time may grant Huber privileges so an inmate can keep working, attend school or treatment, or care for children, returning to custody when not at those activities. The Sheriff manages how Huber release works in practice, and inmates may be charged for it. The request is made to the judge, usually at sentencing.

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5. Getting a public defender in Kenosha County

The Wisconsin State Public Defender represents people who cannot afford a lawyer in Kenosha County through its Kenosha Trial Office at 604 57th Street, Suite 201, Kenosha, WI 53140, (262) 653-6404, which serves this county alone. The office's own attorneys handle many cases, and others are appointed to private attorneys who take public defender cases.

How eligibility works

  • Where to apply: at the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility if you are in custody, or at the Kenosha Trial Office if you are not. Apply as soon as you know you are charged.
  • What is reviewed: income, assets, debts and the cost of hiring a private lawyer for the charge. Wisconsin's financial test is strict, and many working people do not qualify.
  • Which cases are covered: criminal cases that can lead to jail, many juvenile delinquency cases, and some probation revocation and appeal matters.
  • Staying in touch: once a lawyer is assigned, keep that attorney informed of your address and phone number, particularly while on bond.

If the State Public Defender finds that a person does not qualify but the person still cannot pay a private attorney, the judge may be asked to appoint counsel at county expense. Courts handle those requests case by case and may order partial repayment. A public defender lawyer also sits on the team for Kenosha County's treatment court.

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6. The District Attorney and Kenosha County's diversion and deferred prosecution program

Charging decisions for crimes committed in Kenosha County belong to the elected Kenosha County District Attorney, whose office is in the Molinaro Building, 912 56th Street, (262) 653-2400. Assistant district attorneys review police reports, file criminal complaints, negotiate plea agreements and try cases, and the office also prosecutes delinquency petitions in juvenile court. The victim-witness unit, (262) 653-2471, keeps victims informed and helps them exercise their rights under Marsy's Law, Wisconsin's 2020 constitutional amendment on victims' rights.

Post-charge diversion and deferred prosecution

Kenosha County has a Post-charge Diversion and Deferred Prosecution Program, run by Kenosha Human Development Services. In a typical deferred prosecution agreement, the defendant agrees to conditions such as treatment, classes, restitution or community service and to avoid new offenses for a set time; in return, the District Attorney dismisses or reduces the charge when the agreement is completed. Admission is decided by the prosecutor, and people with lower-level charges and limited records are the most likely candidates. The program is part of Wisconsin's broader Treatment Alternatives and Diversion (TAD) approach, which funds diversion and treatment courts for people whose cases are tied to substance use.

Other negotiated outcomes

Many Kenosha County cases end with a plea to a lesser charge, with other counts dismissed outright or dismissed and read in so the judge can consider them at sentencing. A defendant in the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility who is waiting on such an offer can ask the defense lawyer whether a bail review makes sense while negotiations continue.

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7. Treatment court and veterans court in Kenosha County

Kenosha County Treatment Court

Running since 2009 and coordinated by the county's Division of Behavioral Health, the Kenosha County Treatment Court (the county's adult drug court) offers intensive supervision and evidence-based treatment to convicted people who live with substance use disorders, mental health conditions or both. Participants are drug-tested often, see the judge regularly and work through treatment phases. Questions about screening or stipulated agreements can go to the treatment court coordinator at (262) 605-6608, the assigned assistant district attorney at (262) 653-2526, or the State Public Defender's local attorney manager at (262) 653-7222.

Veterans Treatment Court

Kenosha County veterans can be referred to the Veterans Treatment Court of the Second Judicial District, which began in 2012 and is coordinated from Racine. It serves former service members with substance dependence or a treatable mental health diagnosis, pairing court supervision with services from veterans' agencies and volunteer mentors.

Getting in

Neither program is automatic. Both require screening, agreement from the prosecutor and approval by the court, and both usually involve a plea or a stipulated agreement. Raise interest with the defense attorney early in the case. A participant who is terminated can be sentenced on the underlying charge, which may mean time in the Kenosha County Detention Center or a state prison.

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8. Misdemeanor (for example, theft, battery, disorderly conduct, a second OWI)

Kenosha County's misdemeanor calendar is shaped by its location: shoplifting cases from the outlet and big-box stores near Interstate 94 in Pleasant Prairie, domestic calls in the city, and repeat OWI stops on the interstate and Highway 50 are all routine. Every one of these charges is filed in the Kenosha County Circuit Court.

First steps

A person charged with a misdemeanor usually gets a summons in the mail or is released from booking on a signature bond. If the person is held at the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility, the intake court sets release terms at the first appearance, and the defendant may enter a plea or ask for time to talk with a lawyer. Applying for a public defender before that appearance is the best way to have counsel early.

Maximum penalties in Kenosha County misdemeanor cases

  • Shoplifting or other theft of property valued at $2,500 or less: Class A misdemeanor, punishable by as much as 9 months in jail and a $10,000 fine.
  • Battery: Class A misdemeanor, with the same 9-month and $10,000 ceiling; criminal trespass to a dwelling is classed the same way.
  • Disorderly conduct: Class B misdemeanor, with a maximum of 90 days and $1,000; when the people involved are family or household members, prosecutors often add a domestic abuse modifier.
  • OWI, second offense within 10 years: a misdemeanor carrying a mandatory 5 days to 6 months in jail, a fine, revocation of the license, a required assessment and, frequently, an ignition interlock.
  • Class C misdemeanors: up to 30 days and a $500 fine.

Resolution

Pretrial conferences give the defense and the District Attorney a chance to negotiate. Outcomes include dismissal, deferred prosecution, an amended charge, fines, probation and county jail time, often with Huber release for work. A defendant who chooses trial gets a six-person jury that must be unanimous, and a speedy trial demand in a misdemeanor case generally requires the trial to begin within 60 days, with exceptions. Most Kenosha County misdemeanors wrap up within two to six months.

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9. Felony (for example, burglary, felony theft, drug possession with intent to deliver, substantial battery)

Felonies in Kenosha County range from residential burglaries in the western lake communities to drug cases built by police and state agents along the Chicago-to-Milwaukee corridor. The District Attorney charges them by criminal complaint, and they are assigned to a circuit court branch.

How a Kenosha County felony moves

  1. Intake court. At the initial appearance, the judge or commissioner reviews the complaint, explains the maximum penalties and sets bail. A defendant who cannot post it remains at the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility.
  2. Preliminary hearing. A judge decides whether there is probable cause to believe the defendant committed a felony. The deadline is generally 10 days after the initial appearance for a defendant who is in custody because bail exceeds what they can pay, and 20 days for others. Defendants frequently waive the hearing.
  3. Information and arraignment. Once the case is bound over, the prosecutor files an information, and the defendant enters a plea at arraignment.
  4. Pretrial and trial. Motions, discovery and negotiations follow. Most cases end in a plea agreement; otherwise a unanimous jury of 12 decides. A felony speedy-trial demand generally calls for trial within 90 days, with exceptions. Wisconsin seldom uses grand juries.
  5. Sentencing. The court may order a presentence investigation report from the Department of Corrections before deciding the sentence.

Maximum penalties for the listed felonies

  • Burglary is a Class F felony, carrying up to 12.5 years of imprisonment and a $25,000 fine.
  • Theft above $2,500: Class I through $5,000 (3.5 years), Class H through $10,000 (6 years) and Class G above $10,000 (10 years).
  • Delivery or possession with intent to deliver: graded by drug type and weight, from Class I for small amounts of marijuana to Class C, carrying as much as 40 years, for large amounts of cocaine, heroin or fentanyl.
  • Substantial battery: Class I, up to 3.5 years; aggravated battery rises to Class H, or to Class E with up to 15 years when great bodily harm was intended.

What a prison sentence means

Wisconsin's truth-in-sentencing law splits every prison term into initial confinement and extended supervision, and parole does not exist for crimes committed after 1999. A sentencing judge may make a defendant eligible for the Challenge Incarceration Program or the Substance Abuse Program, which can lead to earlier release to supervision. Terms of a year or less are served in county custody, typically at the Kenosha County Detention Center; longer terms go to the Department of Corrections. Probation, sometimes with jail as a condition, is also common. Expect six months to a year from charge to sentencing.

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10. Violent felony (for example, homicide, sexual assault, armed robbery)

Homicides, sexual assaults and armed robberies in Kenosha County are investigated mainly by Kenosha Police and Sheriff's detectives and prosecuted by senior assistant district attorneys. At intake court, prosecutors frequently request high cash bail and strict conditions, and the 2023 constitutional amendment allows the judge to consider the risk of serious bodily harm in a violent-crime case. Many defendants therefore wait for trial in the Kenosha County Pre-Trial Facility.

Penalty structure

  • First-degree intentional homicide (Class A): life imprisonment is mandatory, and the judge either sets a date when the defendant may seek release to extended supervision or orders life without that option.
  • Class B felonies, punishable by up to 60 years: second-degree intentional homicide and first-degree reckless homicide.
  • First-degree sexual assault (Class B): up to 60 years, with mandatory minimum confinement for certain offenses against children and sex offender registration in most cases.
  • Armed robbery (Class C): up to 40 years and $100,000; robbery without a dangerous weapon is a Class E felony, up to 15 years.

Wisconsin ended capital punishment in 1853, so no Kenosha County case can result in a death sentence.

How long and who defends

A Kenosha County violent felony often lasts one to two years, sometimes more, because of laboratory testing, digital evidence, expert witnesses and possible competency or mental-responsibility questions. Speedy-trial deadlines are often waived by the defense to allow preparation. Eligible defendants are represented by attorneys from the State Public Defender's Kenosha Trial Office or by experienced private lawyers it appoints. Victims and families have the right under Marsy's Law to be notified, to attend and to be heard at sentencing.

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11. Juveniles (under 17) arrested in Kenosha County

In Wisconsin, juvenile court jurisdiction runs from age 10 through 16, and anyone 17 or older who is charged with a crime goes to adult court. The Kenosha County Circuit Court sits as the juvenile court for delinquency cases; its juvenile clerk can be reached at (262) 653-2677.

Juvenile intake

A child taken into custody by Kenosha County police is referred to Kenosha County Juvenile Court Intake, on the lower level of the courthouse at 912 56th Street (LL07), (262) 653-2494. Intake workers, who work with the county's Division of Children and Family Services, decide whether the child can go home, go home with conditions, or must be held. They also recommend whether to close the referral, offer a deferred prosecution agreement, or refer the matter to the District Attorney, who decides whether to file a delinquency petition.

Secure detention outside the county

Kenosha County youth who must be held in secure detention are typically taken to the Jonathan Delagrave Youth Development and Care Center at 1717 Taylor Avenue in Racine, (262) 898-6000; Racine County describes that center as serving youth from Kenosha as well as Racine and the rest of southeastern Wisconsin. When a child is held, Wisconsin law generally calls for a custody hearing before a judge or juvenile court commissioner within 24 hours after the end of the day on which the decision to hold was made, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays. Parents should call intake to learn where their child is and when the hearing will be.

Possible outcomes

  • closing the case, or a deferred prosecution agreement with conditions;
  • a consent decree, under which the petition is held open while the child follows a supervision plan, usually for up to six months;
  • adjudication as delinquent followed by a dispositional order: supervision at home, community programs, restitution, electronic monitoring or short-term detention;
  • out-of-home placement in foster care, a group home or a residential treatment center;
  • for the most serious cases, a Type 2 placement or a Type 1 commitment to the state's juvenile corrections schools, Lincoln Hills School (boys) and Copper Lake School (girls), or the Serious Juvenile Offender program.

Juveniles in adult court

For some felonies, the District Attorney can petition to waive a child age 14 or older into adult court, and in limited situations involving very serious charges, younger children can be waived. Adult court also has original jurisdiction, without any waiver hearing, over a child 10 or older accused of first-degree intentional homicide or its attempt, first-degree reckless homicide or felony murder, and over certain juveniles with prior delinquency adjudications who are charged with specified new offenses. Wisconsin generally keeps juvenile court records confidential, though limited information may be shared with schools, victims and police. The State Public Defender's Kenosha Trial Office represents many children in these cases.

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12. Federal cases (U.S. District Court) from Kenosha County

Federal prosecutions arising in Kenosha County are handled by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin in its Milwaukee Division, roughly 40 miles north of Kenosha. Even though Chicago's federal court is closer, a crime committed in Kenosha County belongs to the Wisconsin district unless the case is charged where another part of the offense took place, such as in Illinois.

  • Clerk of Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin, U.S. Courthouse, 517 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202, (414) 297-3372
  • Office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, 517 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 530, Milwaukee, WI 53202, (414) 297-1700
  • Federal Defender Services of Wisconsin (Milwaukee), 411 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 2310, Milwaukee, WI 53202; when the Federal Defender cannot take a case, a lawyer from the court's Criminal Justice Act panel is appointed
  • Probation and Pretrial Services Office, 517 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Room 001, Milwaukee, WI 53202, (414) 297-1425

What brings a Kenosha County case to federal court

Federal charges usually follow investigations by agencies such as the FBI, DEA or ATF, often working with local departments. Common examples from a border county on the interstate include drug trafficking between Chicago and Milwaukee, gun possession by people barred from having firearms, bank robbery, online child exploitation, and fraud or identity theft. Kenosha County contains no reservation land, so the questions about tribal and federal jurisdiction that come up in parts of northern Wisconsin rarely arise here.

The federal process, briefly

A person arrested on federal charges first appears before a magistrate judge in Milwaukee. When the government asks for detention, the detention hearing is ordinarily held within three court days. Instead of setting cash bail, the court applies the Bail Reform Act: it releases the defendant on conditions that Pretrial Services supervises, or it orders detention. A case begun by complaint must be indicted by a grand jury within 30 days, and the Speedy Trial Act sets a 70-day target for trial that is often extended.

Guilty pleas resolve most federal cases; trials use a 12-member jury whose verdict must be unanimous. A probation officer's presentence report guides sentencing under the advisory Sentencing Guidelines and any applicable mandatory minimum. Federal prisoners are not paroled and generally serve around 85 percent of the term in the Bureau of Prisons, followed by supervised release. Appeals are heard by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, which sits in Chicago.

Finding someone in federal custody

To look up a federal prisoner, enter a name or BOP register number in the Federal Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. Kenosha families can also check a local jail's roster, because a federal defendant awaiting trial there under the jail's contract with the U.S. Marshals Service may be listed on it. Federal prosecutions of juveniles are uncommon, and Kenosha County youth cases nearly always remain in the county's juvenile court.

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This guide summarizes how criminal cases generally proceed in the Kenosha County courts; it is not legal advice, and court assignments, programs and contact numbers can change. Anyone charged with a crime should consult a Wisconsin criminal defense attorney. To apply for a public defender, call the State Public Defender's Kenosha Trial Office at (262) 653-6404; for questions about someone in custody, call the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office at (262) 605-5100.

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icare (operated by Aramark Correctional Services) is a specialized gift package and commissary program that allows family members to order brand-name snack bundles, confectioneries, hygiene kits, and freshly prepared hot meals sent directly to an incarcerated loved one. Every package is packed to adhere strictly to facility security regulations.

Important: Order Cutoffs and Delivery Windows Vary by Jail

Detention centers do not manage care package deliveries under identical schedules. While some facilities allow weekly orders, others restrict deliveries to bi-weekly or monthly distribution windows, and spending limits vary from jail to jail. You should verify the facility's active cutoff schedule and order allowances by calling them directly. If an order is submitted after the weekly processing deadline, delivery will be held until the following cycle, leaving your loved one waiting an extra cycle for fresh meals or personal snacks.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Place an icare Package Order

  • Obtain the inmate's legal first and last name, date of birth, and assigned booking or inmate ID number.
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  • Search for the inmate using their ID number or legal last name to unlock the facility-specific catalog.
  • Browse available fresh food items, snack packs, candy selections, and hygiene kits, adding items up to the facility's spending cap.
  • Proceed to checkout, enter your debit or credit card billing details, and submit your order.
  • Save your digital receipt and confirmation tracking number for your records.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate does not need an internet account to receive care packages. Aramark prepares the shipment in tamper-evident security packaging and delivers it directly to the facility commissary department. Staff inspect the delivery and distribute it during scheduled housing unit delivery rounds, where the inmate signs the delivery manifest.

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Depending on individual facility agreements, additional trust funding and commissary services may be available:

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Kenosha County Detention Center Inmate Commissary - Sending Money or Purchasing Commissary for an Inmate

Kenosha County Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary. This can be snacks, hygiene products, stamps, stationary, clothing and even electronics.

You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called icare gifts.

There is a monthly limit of $200-300 on how much inmates can spend on commissary items.

This amount is subject to change so call the facility at 262-605-5800 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.

Inmates have access to both an in-house commissary store, and commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.

Scroll down for information on the Kenosha County Detention Center's service they use for you being able to purchase commissary items online and have them shipped directly to the inmate. 

You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.

ViaPath / ConnectNetwork Trust Fund Deposits

Provider: ViaPath Technologies • Formerly ConnectNetwork / GTL Financial
ConnectNetwork Logo ConnectNetwork → ViaPath Technologies Logo ViaPath →

ViaPath Technologies (formerly GTL / ConnectNetwork) operates secure banking software enabling family members to deposit cash or card funds directly into an incarcerated person's jail trust account. Deposited funds allow the inmate to purchase commissary food items, clothing, personal hygiene goods, and medical copays, or transfer balances to phone time.

Important: Jail Trust Account Policies Differ by Agency

Once a person is booked and moved to a cell, facilities do not always allow cash drop-offs or phone payments directly to the jail window. Some might and you should confirm this by calling the facility and asking. But if you do not register online and fund your loved one's trust account immediately, they may be forced to wait days or weeks for standard paper processing, leaving them without essential soap, clean undergarments, basic medical sundries or snacks.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Deposit Trust Funds

  • Confirm the inmate's legal name, date of birth, and assigned booking or institutional ID number.
  • Log into your account at web.connectnetwork.com or my.viapath.com.
  • Select Trust Fund from the available services dashboard.
  • Select the facility and confirm your loved one's profile matches the active housing roster.
  • Specify the deposit dollar amount and enter your debit or credit card billing details.
  • Authorize the transaction and record the confirmation tracking number for your financial records.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate does not need an internet connection to receive trust funds. Once payment clears, the balance posts directly to their accounting profile in the jail's internal system. The inmate can review their updated balance at the pod kiosk or on their tablet and place their regular weekly store order.

Official Providers: ConnectNetwork Portal  |  myViaPath Portal

Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-650-4249

Support Hours: Automated Deposits 24/7/365; Live Agents Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by ViaPath Technologies (ConnectNetwork)

In addition to Trust Fund Deposits, ViaPath / ConnectNetwork provides several other communication and calling options:

  • AdvancePay Phone Calling Accounts: Keep a dedicated balance to receive telephone calls directly on your cell phone.
    • Learn more on our website: AdvancePay Calling Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: ConnectNetwork AdvancePay
  • ViaPath PIN Debit Phone Calling: Give the inmate calling funds to contact any approved phone number independently.
    • Learn more on our website: PIN Debit Calling Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath PIN Debit
  • ViaPath Messaging & Photo Sharing: Send digital messages and photos directly to their kiosk or tablet.
    • Learn more on our website: Digital Messaging Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: ViaPath Messaging
  • GettingOut Video Visitation & Tablets: Schedule face-to-face remote video visits from home.
    • Learn more on our website: Video Visitation Guide  |  • Visit official vendor page: GettingOut Video Visits

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Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Kenosha County Detention Center

The Easiest and Securest Way of Depositing Money for an Inmate

There are several methods for depositing money on an inmate's account:

1. To send money online to an inmate in the Kenosha County Detention Center use GTL/Viapath.

2. If you prefer to use your credit or debit card and deposit money over the phone, you can call them at 877-650-4249.

3. Deposit cash or use a debit or credit card using a dedicated kiosk for this purpose. The machine is located in the lobby or visitation area of the Kenosha County Detention Center.

4. The Kenosha County Detention Center may also allow you to *mail an inmate a money order or cashier’s check from a trusted source such as the Post Office, a local bank, or Western Union. The money order should be be made out to either the inmate or the Kenosha County Sheriff's Office, with the inmate’s name and ID# on the memo line of the check. To confirm this option call the facility at 262-605-5800.

*When mailing a money order or cashier’s check, send it an envelope by itself.  Never send it with a letter or photos for your inmate, unless the facility allows it. Never send personal checks or cash.

5. The Kenosha County Detention Center has a reception desk that may accept cash, money orders or cashier checks. Call 262-605-5800 to find out the specific hours for drop off times.

The Kenosha County Detention Center on 88th Avenue, west of the city of Kenosha, holds people who have been sentenced, including those on Huber work release and the work crew. It is run by the Kenosha County Sheriff. The county stopped taking personal letters at its buildings on March 30, 2026: family mail now goes to a mail-scanning service, which sends a scanned copy to the person electronically and keeps drug-soaked paper out of the jail.

Family letters (scanned, not delivered on paper):
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Kenosha Detention Center, WI
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131

Legal mail and packages (to the Detention Center itself):
Inmate's Full Name & ID #
Kenosha County Detention Center
4777 88th Ave
Kenosha, WI 53144

  • Find their number: Look up the person's ID number on the inmate search and write it next to their full name, with the building name on top as shown.
  • Your details: Your full name and complete return address must be on every envelope. Missing details can get mail rejected or returned.
  • Sent to the wrong place: A personal letter mailed to the 88th Avenue building is not delivered. It comes back to you.
  • Money: Never put money in mail to the scanning box. Money orders and certified, cashier's or government checks go to Inmate Accounts at the Kenosha County Jail's downtown office instead. Name the inmate in full as the payee and add their ID number. If you are unsure, call 262-605-5800 to confirm.
  • Packages: Only from the approved vendor on the commissary page, shipped to the Detention Center with the person's name and ID number.
  • Attorney mail: Lawyers send it to the Detention Center address with their own name or firm name and a return address.
  • Books and magazines: Send only new copies, mailed by the publisher.
  • Things to skip: Drawings, musical cards, glitter, colored ink and perfume.

Deposits can also be made online, and electronic messages reach the person fastest.

ViaPath AdvancePay Phone Calling Accounts

Provider: ViaPath Technologies • Formerly ConnectNetwork / Global Tel*Link (GTL)
ConnectNetwork Logo ConnectNetwork → ViaPath Technologies Logo ViaPath →

AdvancePay is the primary prepaid telecommunications service operated by Global Tel*Link (GTL) and ConnectNetwork, which have unified under the corporate identity of ViaPath Technologies (and the myViaPath platform). By funding an AdvancePay account, telephone charges are deducted per minute whenever an incarcerated loved one calls your specific telephone number, preventing calls from being rejected by cellular carriers.

Important: Cell Carriers Automatically Block Jail Collect Calls

Inmate telephone networks do not permit incoming calls, and wireless cell providers automatically block traditional collect billing by default. While select traditional landlines may support operator billing, cell phones and internet-based lines require an active AdvancePay balance, which you can verify with your carrier. If you do not register your number online and add funds immediately, your loved one will hear an automated operator announcement stating your line is blocked from receiving correctional calls.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Open and Fund AdvancePay

  • Visit web.connectnetwork.com or the updated my.viapath.com portal, or launch the ConnectNetwork / ViaPath mobile application.
  • Click Sign Up and register using your primary 10-digit cellphone number and email address.
  • Select Add Facility, pick your state, and choose the detention center or state prison where the inmate is held.
  • Search for the inmate using their full legal name or facility booking ID number and link them to your contact directory.
  • Select AdvancePay Phone and choose your deposit amount ($25, $50, or custom).
  • Enter your debit or credit card billing details, accept the administrative transaction fee, and complete the payment.
  • Check your phone settings to confirm that automated or unknown correctional numbers are not routed straight to spam.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate approaches any housing pod telephone, enters their assigned PIN and voice biometric recognition phrase, and dials your 10-digit number. ViaPath's automated operator confirms your active prepaid balance and connects the call. All personal telephone calls are subject to recording and monitoring by facility investigators.

Official Providers: ConnectNetwork Portal  |  myViaPath Portal

Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-650-4249 (Automated & Live Support)

Support Hours: Automated Service 24/7; Live Operators Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by ViaPath Technologies (ConnectNetwork)

In addition to AdvancePay Phone Calling, ViaPath / ConnectNetwork provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services:

ViaPath PIN Debit Phone Calling Accounts

Provider: ViaPath Technologies • Formerly ConnectNetwork / Global Tel*Link (GTL)
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ViaPath PIN Debit (hosted on ConnectNetwork and myViaPath) provides incarcerated individuals with their own calling funds. Unlike AdvancePay (which only funds calls placed to your specific phone number), PIN Debit funds belong directly to the inmate, allowing them to call attorneys, bondsmen, employers, or extended family members across multiple approved telephone numbers.

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Important: AdvancePay Only Funds a Single Phone Number

When someone is arrested, they often need to contact multiple people—including legal defense counsel, bail agents, employers, and relatives. If you only fund an AdvancePay account, your loved one will have no calling balance to dial anyone else, as rules and call authorizations vary by facility. Adding funds directly to ViaPath PIN Debit grants them the calling flexibility needed to handle critical legal and family arrangements without delay.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Fund a PIN Debit Account

  • Sign into your account at web.connectnetwork.com or my.viapath.com.
  • Click on PIN Debit under the communications menu.
  • Select the state and facility, and link the inmate's booking identification number.
  • Enter the deposit dollar amount and review the payment transaction fee.
  • Enter your debit or credit card details and submit the payment.
  • Notify your loved one that their personal PIN calling balance has been credited.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The calling balance appears under the inmate's personal identification PIN. When they pick up any dayroom telephone or tablet, they select the 'PIN Debit' prompt from the automated menu to place calls to any approved number on their personal contact list.

Official Providers: ConnectNetwork Portal  |  myViaPath Portal

Customer Service Telephone: 1-877-650-4249

Support Hours: Automated Deposits 24/7/365; Live Agents Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM EST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by ViaPath Technologies (ConnectNetwork)

In addition to PIN Debit Calling, ViaPath / ConnectNetwork provides several other communication, financial, and visitation services:

GettingOut / ViaPath Inmate Messaging

Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath)
GettingOut Logo GettingOut → ViaPath Technologies Logo ViaPath →

GettingOut (a service of Global Tel*Link / Telmate) provides an instant two-way digital messaging and photo-sharing platform connecting families with incarcerated individuals via housing-unit kiosks and handheld tablets. The provider is actively rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (under the myViaPath platform); depending on the facility contract, local booking sheets and tablets may still refer to the service as GettingOut, GTL, or ViaPath, but both brand portals grant access to the same centralized messaging balance.

Important: Contact Authorization and Digital Mail Rules Vary

Inmate digital messaging rules are not uniform across all county detention centers. While some jails allow immediate two-way messaging upon registration, others require initial contact invitations or administrative ID verification, which you should verify directly with the facility. If you delay setting up an online profile and funding your Friends & Family messaging account, your loved one may face lengthy periods without direct family communication.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Register and Message an Inmate

  • Visit www.gettingout.com or the newly branded my.viapath.com portal, or install the GettingOut / myViaPath mobile app.
  • Create a user profile using your primary email address and 10-digit mobile phone number.
  • Complete identity verification by uploading a clear photo of your government-issued driver's license or state ID and taking a verification selfie if requested.
  • Search for the inmate by selecting the state, correctional facility, and their legal name or booking ID.
  • Send an outside contact connection request to link your account to their tablet profile.
  • Deposit funds into your 'Friends & Family Account' using a debit or credit card to cover message and photo-sharing costs.
  • Compose your text message in the chat box, attach approved photos, and submit it for jail screening.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate powers on their assigned pod tablet or approaches a housing-unit kiosk and logs into the messaging application with their PIN. They accept your incoming contact invitation on the screen. Once approved by institutional monitors, incoming messages appear in their inbox, and the inmate types a reply directly on the screen.

Official Providers: GettingOut Website  |  myViaPath Portal

Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut Support) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath Support)

Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath

In addition to Two-Way Text Messaging, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communications and visitation options:

GettingOut / ViaPath Inmate Tablets & Media

Provider: GettingOut (Telmate) • Rebranding as ViaPath Technologies (myViaPath)
GettingOut Logo GettingOut → ViaPath Technologies Logo ViaPath →

GettingOut provides specialized, secure handheld tablets for county jail inmates, offering access to messaging apps, telephone calling, legal research tools, eBooks, vocational training, and premium entertainment rentals. As part of GTL and Telmate's transition to ViaPath Technologies, tablet firmware and management platforms are moving to the myViaPath system.

Important: Tablet Feature Availability Varies by Facility

Jails manage tablet distribution according to individual facility contracts. While basic educational and legal materials are often provided without cost, access to music streaming, games, podcasts, and premium movies requires an active funded account. You should confirm the tablet rules with the facility directly. Registering and funding their media balance right away ensures your loved one has productive resources and recreation during their stay.

Step-by-Step Instructions to Fund Inmate Tablet Services

  • Confirm that GettingOut / ViaPath handheld tablets are active at your loved one's specific detention facility.
  • Navigate to www.gettingout.com or my.viapath.com.
  • Sign into your verified user profile and link the inmate's legal name and booking ID number.
  • Select Make a Deposit and choose either your Friends & Family Account (for messaging) or the inmate's personal Inmate Account (for entertainment and song rentals).
  • Choose your deposit amount, review convenience fees, and complete payment with a credit or debit card.
  • Notify your loved one that their tablet account balance has been funded.

What the Inmate Needs to Do

The inmate unlocks their assigned tablet or signs one out from the pod charging station using their biometric verification or PIN. Once logged in, their available balance appears on the screen, allowing them to download songs, stream educational content, and communicate with approved family members.

Official Providers: GettingOut Website  |  myViaPath Portal

Customer Service Telephone: 1-866-516-0115 (GettingOut) • 1-877-650-4249 (ViaPath)

Support Hours: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM CST; Saturday – Sunday, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM CST

Supported Languages: English and Spanish

Other Services Provided by GettingOut / ViaPath

In addition to Tablet Media & Rentals, GettingOut and ViaPath provide several other communication and account services:

Kenosha County County Jails

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Nearby counties

The Kenosha County Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Kenosha County: Bristol, Genoa City, Kenosha, Paris, Pleasant Prairie, Salem, Silver Lake, Somers, Twin Lakes and Wheatland.

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Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.