The Waukesha County Jail is a 469-bed jail located in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 262-548-7170.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Waukesha County Jail at 262-548-7170 for assistance.
Phone: 262-548-7170
Physical Address:
515 West Moreland Blvd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Waukesha County Jail, WI
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Waukesha County Jail
P O Box 0217
Waukesha, WI 53187-0217
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Waukesha 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 262-548-7170 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Waukesha County Jail Inmate Search
The Waukesha County Jail maintains an average of 469 offenders in custody on any given day. The Waukesha 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 Waukesha County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 15,680 offenders.
The following charts of Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 Waukesha 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 469-bed Waukesha County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Waukesha 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 262-548-7170, 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 Waukesha 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 #
Waukesha County Jail, WI
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
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 #
Waukesha County Jail
P O Box 0217
Waukesha, WI 53187-0217
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Waukesha County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Waukesha County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 262-548-7170.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Waukesha County Jail in Waukesha for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 262-548-7170 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Waukesha County, Wisconsin, see the Waukesha County Jail Bail Guide.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Waukesha County Jail? What is the Schedule?
515 West Moreland Blvd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-548-7170
ON-SITE VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
MONDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
TUESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
THURSDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
FRIDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
SATURDAY | 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
CONTACT VISITATION - attorneys
Monday through Friday:
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (All visits must end by 11:00 a.m.)
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (All visits must end by 4:00 p.m.)
REMOTE VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
MONDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
TUESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
THURSDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
FRIDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
SATURDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
Next Steps:
For at-home video visits: Sign in to the visitation scheduling site 15 minutes prior to your scheduled visit. Test your connection, and follow the steps to start your visit.
For on-site video visits: Arrive at the facility at least 15 minutes prior to check-in. A valid photo ID is required.
All your questions can be answered after you register, at the Frequently Asked Questions page, or call 855-208-7349 during the following hours:
6AM – 4PM MST Monday – Friday, or
7AM – 4PM MST Saturday – Sunday
Costs for Visits are subject to change but generally run less than $10.00 for a 30 minute visit.
Payment can be made with Visa, Mastercard debit, credit or gift cards.
Follow these instructions to schedule and then visit an inmate using GTL.
For all the information you need to know regarding scheduling, cost, rules, tips and guidelines of inmate visits at the Waukesha County Jail, check out our Visit Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Waukesha County Jail?
515 West Moreland Blvd.
Waukesha, WI 53188
262-548-7170
ON-SITE VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
MONDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
TUESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
THURSDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
FRIDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
SATURDAY | 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
CONTACT VISITATION - attorneys
Monday through Friday:
7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (All visits must end by 11:00 a.m.)
12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (All visits must end by 4:00 p.m.)
REMOTE VISITATION
DAY | TIMES |
SUNDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
MONDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
TUESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
WEDNESDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
THURSDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
FRIDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
SATURDAY | 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Waukesha County Jail?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
How to Make a Deposit for Phone, Email or Visitation using GettingOut.com
Waukesha County Jail uses GettingOut for some or all of its communication services with an inmate.
If you want to deposit money using this company for your use or your inmate's account, there are four ways to do it:
For all the information you need to know, including tips, guidelines and warnings about depositing money in a Waukesha County Jail inmate's account for communication services, check out our Send Money page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Waukesha County Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Waukesha County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Waukesha County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Waukesha County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature.
Envelopes
The Waukesha County Jail also allows you to send letters and greeting cards in envelopes. Address as follows:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Waukesha County Jail, WI
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper publisher and are a paid subscription.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. They must be a subscription in the inmate’s name. You cannot send individually purchased magazines to have sent. 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.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate #
Waukesha County Jail
P O Box 0217
Waukesha, WI 53187-0217
Books
Inmates at this facility are not allowed to receive any books by mail.
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for Waukesha County Jail:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Waukesha County Jail Wisconsin (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. Waukesha County Jail mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Waukesha County Jail Wisconsin (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Waukesha County Jail, and what can I purchase?
The service they use is called icaregifts.
Instructions
1. Register here.
2. Click the "Find an Inmate" button and enter your loved one’s first name, last name, or inmate number. When the information is entered correctly, click the “Search” button to confirm they are in the system.
3. Select the icare gift you want to send them.
4. Confirm the order in your confirmation email.
5. Waukesha County Jail has up to 30 days to give your icaregift pack to your inmate.
6. You will receive a confirmation email when it is delivered.
There are a total of fourteen (14) pre-determined icaregift packs available to choose from.
They range in price from $10.49 for ten pre-stamped envelopes, 2 pens and a pad of writing paper…
… to $104.99 for a box of 85 snack and food items…
… with many gift packs priced in between.
Resources
Frequently Asked Questions (you must have an inmate chosen in order to review these FAQs for Waukesha County Jail
Contact Info:
888-439-5020 - 8AM–9PM ET, 7 days a week.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Waukesha County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Waukesha County Jail, as well as sending money to the inmate so that they can purchase their own items, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Waukesha County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Waukesha County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
TextBehind enables you to communicate with your incarcerated loved ones located inside the United States from anywhere in the world using text letters, kids' drawings, and custom greeting cards. Unlimited inmate reply letters are processed for electronic delivery to your smartphone and email at no extra charge.
The cost to send an electronic letter is approximately $1.00.
Here’s how it works for Waukesha County Jail:
1. All offender mail (paper and electronic) is addressed and delivered to TextBehind. Electronic mail is sent through the apps (iphone, Google Play). Paper mail is sent to the address below:
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Waukesha County Jail Wisconsin (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
2. If it was sent via TextBehind's app (iphone, Google Play), TextBehind can process it within one business day.
3. An additional step is involved in processing mail that is sent using the U.S. Postal Service. TextBehind will use a scanner to make digital files of the contents of the mailing—including cards, photos or artwork.
4. All digital files are then forwarded to the offender’s assigned prison.
5. Waukesha County Jail mailroom prints approved pages and delivers them to the inmate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Here’s what happens when TextBehind receives a letter from an inmate:
YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS...
IMPORTANT TextBehind LINKS:
Register / Log in with TextBehind
Contact TextBehind with Questions
Add an Inmate to your list of Contacts
** Address to Mail letters using TextBehind **
Inmate Name and Inmate Number
Waukesha County Jail Wisconsin (note: please do not abbreviate the name)
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Why is TextBehind used by Lockups?
Due to the problem of letters and postcards containing, or soaked in contraband (drugs), TextBehind electronic and physical letters is replacing the former policy of allowing mail to be sent directly from inmate’s friends and family members, and vice versa.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Waukesha County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Waukesha County Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Waukesha County Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Waukesha County Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Waukesha County Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Waukesha County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 262-548-7170 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Waukesha County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Waukesha County?
This facility, known as "Waukesha County Jail" is also known as Waukesha County Jail , Waukesha County Jail , Wisconsin, Waukesha.