Shawano County Work Release Center Inmate Bail & Bonds
Shawano County bail and bond: the North Main Street jail and Wisconsin cash bail
Adults arrested in Shawano County are held in the county detention facility run by the Sheriff's Office at 405 North Main Street in Shawano, known as the Shawano County Jail. Use Shawano County Inmate Search first to see whether the person is booked and what bail is set. The Sheriff's Office answers at 715-524-4611, and the Clerk of Circuit Court is at 715-526-9347. Bail bondsmen are illegal in Wisconsin, so the only bail is money paid to the court system.
How do I see whether someone is in the Shawano County Jail?
Type the person's name into Shawano County Inmate Search. A finished booking carries the charge and the bail. Bookings take a short time to post, so look again after an hour.
If the name is not there, call the Sheriff's Office at 715-524-4611 and say the full name and birth date.
Which jail holds Shawano County prisoners?
The Shawano County Jail, 405 North Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166. The Sheriff's Office runs it, and corrections officers there care for inmates under county rules and state Department of Corrections standards.
The county board has approved a courthouse and jail construction project, so ask the Sheriff's Office which entrance to use before you drive over.
Is there a bondsman I can hire in Shawano?
There is not. Wis. Stat. 969.12 forbids paying a surety and requires every surety to be a natural person living in Wisconsin. That rules out bond companies.
No one in Shawano County may take a fee to bail a person out. Money for bail goes to the court system.
What does bail mean in a Shawano County courtroom?
In Wisconsin, bail means money. Other orders, such as staying away from a person or checking in with a supervisor, are conditions of release. A judge can use conditions with no bail.
Money bail needs a finding that it is reasonably necessary to make the person return, or, for a violent-crime charge, a finding based on all the circumstances.
Where and how do I pay bail?
Call 715-524-4611 and ask how the Sheriff's Office wants the payment for that booking. Wisconsin lets an officer take bail only at a sheriff's office or police station, and lets a clerk accept a credit or debit card.
Bring photo ID, the person's full name, and the booking or case number, and keep the receipt. The Clerk of Circuit Court at 715-526-9347, 311 North Main Street, handles court records.
Can Shawano County release someone with no cash?
Often. A judge can release on a signed promise or on an unsecured appearance bond, with money owed only if the bond is broken.
After a misdemeanor arrest, police must release the person without cash unless the person lacks ID, is dangerous, has no local ties, missed court before, or the case needs more investigation. A misdemeanor bail cannot go above the maximum fine.
How soon does the first Shawano hearing take place?
The law says a reasonable time, and a probable cause finding is required within 48 hours of an arrest without a warrant. The first court appearance may take place on a video screen.
The Clerk at 715-526-9347 can tell you the date and courtroom. A Friday night arrest often waits until Monday.
Who can sign for someone?
An adult who lives in Wisconsin and is not paid to sign. The judge may require a sworn statement that the signer can pay the bond and decides what other proof is needed.
No set lien or deed procedure exists in the statute, so ask the Clerk before you offer a house or land.
Is there ever a Shawano case with no bail at all?
Yes, in narrow cases. A prosecutor can request detention for a person charged with listed serious crimes or a violent crime with a past violent conviction. The hearing must open within 10 days.
The proof must be clear and convincing, and a hold lasts up to 60 days after the hearing. Probation holds and out-of-county warrants also stop release.
What is different when an arrest involves domestic abuse in Shawano?
Officers must arrest in many cases, and the person cannot be released until bail is posted or a judge sees the case. The person signs release rules.
For the next 72 hours there can be no contact and no visits to the victim's home. Doing so on purpose risks a $10,000 fine, nine months in jail, or both.
Where do people arrested in neighboring Menominee County go?
Menominee County operates no jail. For a person arrested there, call the Menominee County Sheriff's Office at 715-799-3357, which can say where the person is held.
The State Public Defender office in Shawano serves both counties, and the two counties border each other.
When can the payer expect the cash back?
The person who paid gets the cash back if the case is dismissed or ends in acquittal. After a conviction the court pays restitution first, then the judgment, and returns the rest.
If a bond term is broken, the court can order forfeiture and may enter judgment after 30 days.
A Shawano court date was missed: what happens?
The court can issue a warrant and charge bail jumping, a Class A misdemeanor after a misdemeanor release and a Class H felony after a felony release.
Give the clerk any new address in writing within 48 hours, and call a lawyer immediately.
Who is the Shawano public defender?
Tell the judge at the first hearing that you need a public defender. The State Public Defender office at 106 South Main Street, Shawano, answers at 715-524-2521.
A lawyer can seek a lower bail or new conditions, and anyone still held 72 hours after the first hearing can ask the judge for a review.
What if a teenager is arrested in Shawano County?
Young people are handled in juvenile court and do not appear in the adult search. The Clerk at 715-526-9347 has the hearing date, and the Sheriff's Office at 715-524-4611 can say whether a child is in custody.
The state counts only twelve county-run secure juvenile detention centers, so a child could be held in another county.
What should I have ready before I call or go?
Have the full legal name, the birth date, the arresting agency, and any booking or case number. Write down the amount and the name of every staff member who gives you instructions.
Bring photo ID to any payment location. If you plan to pay in person, ask first whether the payment must be cash, a card, or a certified document, so you do not make a second trip.
Will paying into a jail account get someone out?
No. Deposits for calls and store items are not bail. Only bail paid to the court system, or a judge's order, ends custody.
Anyone who asks for gift cards or an app transfer to free an inmate is running a scam. Verify with the Sheriff's Office.
Shawano County bail contacts
- County jail
- Shawano County Jail, 405 North Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166; Sheriff's Office 715-524-4611
- Bond help
- Shawano County jail and bail guide
- Custody lookup
- Shawano County Inmate Search
- Clerk of Circuit Court
- 311 North Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166; 715-526-9347
- Public defender
- 106 South Main Street, Shawano, WI 54166; 715-524-2521
- Statewide schedule
- Uniform Misdemeanor Bail Schedule
Hours, procedures, and phone numbers get updated, and a judge may set a bail you did not anticipate. Speak with the Sheriff's Office or the Clerk before paying. This guide does not take the place of a lawyer.
Depositing Money in an Inmate's Account so that they can Self Bail
Shawano County Bail Bond Deposit
Shawano County Work Release Center uses a third-party, Inmate Canteen, to let you use a credit or debit card to deposit funds into an inmate's account so that they can pay their bail and get released after an arrest.
- To begin the process, first call the Shawano County Work Release Center at 715-526-7950 to get the exact amount needed to pay the bail.
- Next, go to Inmate Canteen, register and select this facility by first choosing Wisconsin. Then you will select the inmate you want to deposit money for, then the amount.
- Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
There will be a delay between the time you deposit the money and when Inmate Canteen forwards it to the inmate's account, but the sooner you notify the inmate and the Shawano County Work Release Center, the quicker they will be released.
Shawano County Work Release Center
Address:
405 North Main Street
Shawano, WI 54166
Phone:
715-526-7950
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Shawano County
Does Shawano County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in Shawano County?
Who can set bail in Shawano County?
When is bail set in Shawano County Wisconsin?
Does Shawano County have bail?
Yes, Shawano County imposes bail and conditions however Wisconsin is one of a few states that does not allow posting bail for profit, meaning that a court or bondsman cannot charge a percentage of the bond as in other states. There are no licensed bond agencies in Wisconsin.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Shawano County?
The Shawano County courts recognize cash bail or10% cash percentage bonds. In some cases, a property bond will be considered.
Who can set bail in Shawano County?
Bail is set by a judge in Shawano County however if the crime is a misdemeanor and a judge not available for an immediate bail hearing, a law enforcement officer can set bail using a bail schedule.
When is bail set in Shawano County Wisconsin?
Bail is set at the first appearance, within 1-2 days following arrest; however, misdemeanor bail is generally processed and released immediately in most cases.
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Shawano County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in Shawano County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will be detained in the Shawano County Work Release Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. In April of 2023, Wisconsin legislators voted on a bill that makes release on bail for certain offenses more difficult.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different. The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions. Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
Wisconsin courts are trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in Shawano County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid.
Similarly, the court (meaning a police, clerk of court, bail judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid.
Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court could send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. Surety can be a family member or friend. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value. A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does Shawano County have bail?
Yes, Shawano County imposes bail and conditions however Wisconsin is one of a few states that does not allow posting bail for profit, meaning that a court or bondsman cannot charge a percentage of the bond as in other states. There are no licensed bond agencies in Wisconsin.
What kind of bonds are accepted in Shawano County?
The Shawano County courts recognize cash bail or10% cash percentage bonds. In some cases, a property bond will be considered.
Who can set bail in Shawano County?
Bail is set by a judge in Shawano County however if the crime is a misdemeanor and a judge not available for an immediate bail hearing, a law enforcement officer can set bail using a bail schedule.
When is bail set in Wisconsin?
Bail is set at the first appearance, within 1-2 days following arrest; however, misdemeanor bail is generally processed and released immediately in most cases.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Shawano County Wisconsin?
Yes, your attorney can request a bond reduction.
In Shawano County Wisconsin, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail could be the defendant, a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Wisconsin could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in Shawano County Wisconsin?
Yes, Wisconsin does offer online bail payment. For misdemeanor cases, a law enforcement officer can accept bail and the clerk of court can process all bail/bonds. Please contact the jail for specific information on how to pay bail: Go to the Shawano County Work Release Center for more information about the jails in Shawano County.
What options are there to pay bail in Shawano County Wisconsin?
Most all jail and courts accept cash, a cashier or bankers’ check. Wisconsin accepts credit card payment. Please contact the jail for specific information on what methods of payment are accepted. Go to the Shawano County Work Release Center for more information about posting bail in Shawano County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Wisconsin?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Shawano County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not permit persons to secure a bond for profit so neither a bondsperson nor a court can charge a fee for executing a bond.