Manitowoc County Jail
Manitowoc County Jail
The 200-bed Manitowoc County Jail offers inmate information over the phone 24 hours a day at 920-683-4200.
This facility is the first stop for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. Everyone goes through booking and processing, and those who are held stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or until their trial is finished.
You can search for current inmates using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their time at this jail. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, reach the facility, and use services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
The inmate’s jail ID or booking number is required for many services, so save it. If it’s not online, call Manitowoc County Jail at 920-683-4200.
Inmate Services
Phone
920-683-4200Mailing address (personal mail)
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Manitowoc County Jail
1025 South 9th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(When mailing $, write 'Attention: Accounting' on envelope)
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 920-683-4200 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Manitowoc County Jail Inmate Search
The Manitowoc County Jail maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Manitowoc County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Manitowoc County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,540 offenders.
The following charts of Manitowoc County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Manitowoc County Corrections Department, the state of Wisconsin Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Manitowoc County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Manitowoc County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 200-bed Manitowoc County Jail is the holding and detention location for Manitowoc County. They provide a safe and secure location for all inmates to wait for their sentencing or to serve their sentence.
Both male and female inmates are housed here in separate housing units, providing for their safety and basic needs each day of incarceration.
The staff physician is the main care provider for all medical needs, with transportation provided to any necessary appointments outside of the facility by the transportation unit. Facility medical staff will provide all medications and prescriptions needed.
The food services will provide three meals each day that are intended to be balanced and meet the needs of the residents, along with access to snacks and hygiene items through the commissary.
To support ongoing education, GED classes, college prep, and adult basic education are all provided, along with AA/NA, mental health support, and other programs are available for those in low to medium security areas and who sign up for them.
Residents are also able to make outgoing phone calls, so they are able to remain in contact with their friends and family who are not incarcerated in any facility, which can be funded, or they may send and receive emails.
To support an inmate with their hygiene supplies, writing supplies, and others, their commissary account can be funded, or items purchased.
Visits are completed through use of videos, and there are kiosks for onsite visits in the lobby from 6pm-8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 10am-8pm on weekends, as well as remotely every day of the week from 10am to 8pm. Visits must be approved and scheduled at /city-and-county-jails/wisconsin/manitowoc-county/manitowoc-county-jail/visit-an-inmate in order to be completed.
- Jail (Main): 920-683-4200
How does the booking process work at Manitowoc County Jail?
Once someone is arrested, they are taken to Manitowoc County Jail for booking. This process involves identifying the individual, determining charges, and deciding if they will be released on their own recognizance, released on bail, or held in custody until their court date.
It’s important for the arrestee to stay silent, as anything they say can be used against them. The best advice is to avoid answering any questions about the arrest until legal counsel is present.
The booking process at Manitowoc County Jail typically includes the following steps:
- Verifying identity.
- Taking a mugshot.
- Answering questions regarding medical, mental health, and substance use history.
- DNA collection, if required.
- Conducting a thorough search.
- Confiscating personal belongings.
- Providing a free phone call.
For questions about paying an arrestee’s bond or bail amount, contact the facility at 920-683-4200.
What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Manitowoc County?
After an individual is apprehended and taken to Manitowoc County Jail in Manitowoc for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:
1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond. Call 920-683-4200 for the exact bail amount.
There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.
- To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 920-683-4200).
- A licensed bail bondsman in Manitowoc County can assist with payment.
- Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.
For more information on the bail process in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, visit the Manitowoc County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Manitowoc County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
1025 South 9th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
920-683-4200
Schedule Video Visits online with CIDNET
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | No Visits |
| TUESDAY | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | No Visits |
| THURSDAY | 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | No Visits |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
Manitowoc County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits have fees.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
Attorneys, Counselors, Social Workers, Teachers, Psychiatrists/PHD, and Probation & Parole Officers are allowed non-contact visits during the following hours:
Every day between:
9am – 11am;
12:30pm – 4:30pm
6pm – 8pm
One on one non-contact visits for Clergy or ministry volunteers need pre-approval by Jail Administration.
One thirty (30) minute a day during the following hours is allowed due to room limitations.
Tuesday & Thursday 6pm – 8pm
Saturday and Sunday between 9am – 11am;
12:30pm – 4:30pm;
6pm – 8pm
Manitowoc County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail?
Manitowoc County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Remote visits have fees.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Manitowoc County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Manitowoc County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Manitowoc County Jail
1025 South 9th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(When mailing $, write 'Attention: Accounting' on envelope)
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Manitowoc County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Manitowoc County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Manitowoc County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Manitowoc County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Manitowoc County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Manitowoc County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Manitowoc County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail?
How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Manitowoc County
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Manitowoc County Jail inmate.
1. Click the Create Account button.
2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
6. Click the Sign In button. - After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Wisconsin, then the Manitowoc County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Manitowoc County Jail will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Manitowoc County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail, and what can I send them?
Manitowoc County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Manitowoc County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Manitowoc County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Manitowoc County Jail - WI
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Manitowoc County Jail
1025 South 9th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(When mailing $, write 'Attention: Accounting' on envelope)
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Manitowoc County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Manitowoc County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Manitowoc County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Manitowoc County Jail
1025 South 9th Street
Manitowoc, WI 54220
(When mailing $, write 'Attention: Accounting' on envelope)
Manitowoc County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Manitowoc County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Manitowoc County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Manitowoc County Jail - WI
PO Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Manitowoc County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Manitowoc County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Manitowoc County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Manitowoc County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Manitowoc County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Manitowoc County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Manitowoc County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Manitowoc County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Manitowoc County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Manitowoc County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Manitowoc County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Manitowoc County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Manitowoc County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Manitowoc County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903
How to send a text or email to an inmate in Manitowoc County
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Manitowoc County follow these instructions:
- Register and create an account with CIDNET.
- Choose a Security PIN and Password.
- After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Wisconsin, then the Manitowoc County Jail, then your inmate's name.
- Once you have completed this, the Manitowoc County Jail will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Manitowoc County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Manitowoc County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Manitowoc County Jail may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.
CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
- Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
- eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
- Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
- Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
- Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
- Law Library - Legal research with up-to-date case information.
- eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
- Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
- Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
- Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.
Here's how it works:
- Register here.
- Pay for the subscription.
- You get charged the 1st of each month.
- You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
- No activation or early termination fees.
- Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Manitowoc County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-683-4200 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Manitowoc County?
Manitowoc County County Jails
Manitowoc County Juvenile Facilities
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Nearby counties
This facility, known as "Manitowoc County Jail" is also known as Manitowoc County Jail & Sheriff.

