Sawyer County Jail
Sawyer County Jail
Whenever you need inmate information, call the 106-bed Sawyer County Jail at 715-634-9120. They answer 24 hours a day.
People arrested in this county are brought here for booking and processing whether the charge is a misdemeanor or a felony. From there, depending on the charges, they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is over.
To find out who is currently in custody, search the roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates who are sentenced to less than one year remain here to serve their time. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page has details on the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Most mail and messaging services require the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, so save it. If it’s not listed online, call Sawyer County Jail at 715-634-9120.
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To search for an inmate in the Sawyer 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 715-634-9120 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Sawyer County Jail Inmate Search
The Sawyer County Jail maintains an average of 106 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sawyer 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 Sawyer County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,120 offenders.
The following charts of Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 106-bed Sawyer County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Sawyer 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 715-634-9120, 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 Sawyer 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:
PERSONAL MAIL NOT ALLOWED
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:
15880 East Fifth Street
Hayward, WI 54843
- Jail (Main): 715-634-9120
- Sheriff: 715-634-4858
What is the booking process for the Sawyer County Jail?
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Sawyer County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Sawyer County Jail:
- Personal identification.
- Mugshot(s).
- Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA.
- Full body search.
- Property forfeiture.
- Free phone call.
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 715-634-9120.
How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in Sawyer County?
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Sawyer County Jail in Hayward for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Sawyer County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 715-634-9120 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
- A cash bond is paid in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court, usually by cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails also take debit or credit cards through a lobby kiosk or an online bond vendor for an added fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's number is 715-634-9120.
- It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Sawyer County.
- Many courts accept land or a home as bond collateral; the owner shows clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, using a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Sawyer County Wisconsin, check out the Sawyer County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sawyer County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Sawyer County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
15880 East Fifth Street
Hayward, WI 54843
715-634-9120
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 715-634-9120 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 715-634-9120 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Sawyer County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone 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 devices 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 Sawyer County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sawyer County Jail?
Video session rates for Sawyer County Jail are listed when you schedule through Reliance, so check the total before confirming. For a disputed video charge, contact Reliance first, then the jail if needed.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sawyer County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sawyer 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
Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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.
15880 East Fifth Street
Hayward, WI 54843
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 Sawyer County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Sawyer County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Sawyer County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Wisconsin, then choose Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Sawyer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sawyer County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sawyer County Jail?
Per-minute call rates for Sawyer 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 Sawyer County Jail Make Phone Calls?
To set up your Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Sawyer County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sawyer County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sawyer County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Sawyer County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Sawyer County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Sawyer County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Sawyer 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
Sawyer 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 Sawyer County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Sawyer County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Sawyer 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 Sawyer County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Sawyer 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 Sawyer County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Sawyer County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sawyer County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sawyer County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Sawyer 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 Sawyer County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?
To set up your Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer 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 Sawyer County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Sawyer County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Sawyer County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone 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 Sawyer County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-634-9120 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sawyer County?
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