Pepin County Jail
Pepin County Jail
The 32-bed Pepin County Jail provides inmate information 24 hours a day by phone at 715-672-5945.
People arrested in this county on misdemeanor or felony charges are brought here first for booking and processing. Those who aren’t immediately released stay in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial concludes.
Want to know if someone is here? Search the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
After sentencing, inmates with terms under one year stay at this jail, while inmates with 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, how to get to the jail, and how to use inmate services such as visitation, account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most communication services ask for the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, so keep it on hand. If it’s missing online, call Pepin County Jail at 715-672-5945.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Pepin 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 715-672-5945 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Pepin County Jail Inmate Search
The Pepin County Jail maintains an average of 32 offenders in custody on any given day. The Pepin 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 Pepin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 640 offenders.
The following charts of Pepin 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 Pepin 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 Pepin 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 Pepin 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 32-bed Pepin County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Pepin County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 715-672-5945, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Pepin County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pepin County Jail
PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pepin County Jail
PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
- Jail (Main): 715-672-5945
- Sheriff: 715-672-5944
The booking procedure at Pepin County Jail
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Pepin County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Pepin County Jail includes the following steps:
- Personal identification confirmation.
- Mugshots for record-keeping.
- Answering health-related questions and inquiries about criminal history.
- DNA collection may be required.
- Conducting a thorough body search.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Providing a phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 715-672-5945.
How to handle bail after an arrest in Pepin County
If someone has been booked at Pepin County Jail in Durand, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 715-672-5945.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
- The usual way to post a cash bond is to pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk of court by cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also offer card payment through a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor for a fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (call 715-672-5945 for the jail).
- Assistance is available from licensed bail bond companies in Pepin County.
- Real property bonds are accepted in many courts: an owner may offer land or a home after showing clear title and equity of at least the bond, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves it.
For a full guide to the bail process in Pepin County, Wisconsin, visit the Pepin County Jail Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Pepin County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Pepin County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
740 7th Avenue West
Durand, WI 54736
715-672-5945
- Schedule subject to change.
- Call 715-672-5945 to confirm visitation time prior to making arrangements.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per visit. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No Visits |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30 PM |
| SATURDAY | 10:00AM - 2:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pepin County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Pepin County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pepin County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Pepin 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
Pepin 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 Pepin 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#
Pepin County Jail
PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
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 Pepin County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Pepin County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Pepin County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Pepin 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 Pepin 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 Pepin County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Pepin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pepin County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Pepin County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Pepin County Jail are shown in the Reliance account before any call is paid for, and Reliance customer service at 1-800-896-3201 answers billing questions about a charge.
How Do Inmates in Pepin County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Pepin County inmate to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose a plan.
- Select Pepin County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Pepin County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pepin County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Pepin County Jail, and what can I send them?
Pepin County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Pepin County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Pepin 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#
Pepin County Jail
PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pepin County Jail
PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
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 Pepin 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 Pepin County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Pepin County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pepin County Jail
PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
Pepin County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Pepin 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 Pepin County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Pepin County Jail
PO Box 39
Durand, WI 54736
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 Pepin County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Pepin County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Pepin County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Pepin County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Pepin County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Pepin 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
Pepin 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 Pepin County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Pepin County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Pepin 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 Pepin County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Pepin 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 Pepin County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Pepin County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pepin County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Pepin County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Pepin County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.
Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
- Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
- Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
How Do Inmates in Pepin County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Pepin County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:
- Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
- Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
- Select Pepin County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.
For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Pepin County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pepin County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Pepin County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Pepin County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for using a tablet for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.
Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.
- Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy.
- Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
- Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Pepin County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-672-5945 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Pepin County?
The Pepin County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Pepin County: Arkansaw, Durand, Pepin, Stockholm and Waterville.