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Updated on: November 22, 2023

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About Portage County Jail

The Portage County Jail is located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The Portage County Sheriff’s Department operates and manages the Portage County Jail. 

The Portage County Jail normally detains Portage County residences. Most of the inmates at the Portage County Jail serve no more than a two-year sentence.  The law agencies in and around Portage County that work closely with the Portage County Jail are the police department, sheriff’s department, U.S Marshals as well as other law enforcement agencies. 

The Portage County Jail discontinued the work crew programs and work education release. As a matter of fact, the whole Jail's Community Corrections Division has been completely removed as well. 

Portage County Jail
Facility Name
Portage County Jail
Facility Type
County Jail
Address
1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Phone
715-346-1259
Email
[email protected]
Security Level
Medium
City
Stevens Point
Postal Code
54481
State
Wisconsin
Country
Portage County
Official Website
Website

Visitation Hours

  • Sunday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Monday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Tuesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Wednesday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Thursday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Friday 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Saturday 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
  • Holiday Closed

Portage County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff
Michael J. Lukas
Address
1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481
Phone
715-346-1400
Website
www.co.portage.wi.us/sheriff

Inmate Search

The Portage County Sheriff’s Department manages and operates the Portage County Jail. Keeping and maintaining an up to date database of all current inmates is a big responsibility. That is what the Portage County Sheriff's Department does.

The Portage County Jail has their jail roster with their current arrests available to the general public by the Portage County Sheriff's Department. You can find the database on the  Portage County Sheriff’s Department official website.

When doing a successful search on the Portage County Jail roster you will need the information listed below:

  • Booking Date
  • Booking Number
  • Subject Number
  • Inmate's Full Name

You will be able to see the information below when doing a successful inmate search:

  • Name Full Name
  • Booking Number
  • Subject Number
  • Booking Origin
  • Release Date
  • Charges
  • Housing Facility
  • Total Bond Amount
  • Total Bail Amount
  • Booking Date

Sending a Mail

The Portage County Jail inmates are allowed to get written letters from their family and friends in the mail. For safety reasons, all letters will be examined by the jail employees once they arrive. The staff will pass out the letters to the correct inmates once the letters are checked.

There are a number of items you are not allowed to send, when sending things along with your letters. Here is the list below:

  • Plastic
  • Stamps
  • Glitter
  • Confetti
  • String
  • Ribbons
  • Metal
  • Gang Related Items
  • Polaroids
  • Lipstick/Lip Gloss/Chapstick
  • Music Cards
  • Writing Paper
  • Envelopes
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Perfume
  • No photographs larger than 5"x7”

Writing your return address is a good idea when sending an inmate mail, just in case you accidentally send something that is not allowed. 

Portage County Jail inmates can get books, magazines, and newspapers sent to them in the mail. However, the books, magazines, and newspapers are required to be sent directly from the bookstore or publisher to the Portage County Jail. All books being sent to inmates must be new and paperback. All used and hardcover books are not allowed. If a used or hardcover book is sent, it will be sent directly back to the sender. 

The Portage County Jail mailing address for inmates is listed below:

Inmate Name & Inmate Number 
c/o Portage County Jail
1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481

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Sending Money

The Portage County Jail inmates will need money to make purchases from the commissary. The Portage County Jail offers several different ways for friends and family to deposit funds into an inmate’s account.

By logging on to www.accesscorrections.com friends and family will be able to deposit funds. However, there is a minimum fee of $3.95 for each transaction.

You can deposit funds by calling 715-346-1259 as well. Although there is a minimum fee of $4.95 for each transaction.

You can also deposit funds using the kiosk that is located in the Portage County Jail lobby. Credit cards, debit cards, and cash payments are accepted at the kiosks.

Phone Calls

Portage County Jail inmates are not allowed to receive phone calls from their family or friends. Although, during phone time the inmates are allowed to call their family and friends. The inmates are limited to 15-minute calls. The call will be terminated when the 15 minutes is over.

Calling features such as three-way calling and call forwarding are prohibited for the inmates to use at the Portage County Jail. The call will be disconnected right away if an inmate is caught using any of these features.

Portage County Jail inmates are allowed to make collect calls. Inmates will only be able to call those who have a landline. Those who only have cell phones will not be able to receive any collect calls. The individual responsible for any and all charges from the collect call is the one who is receiving the collect call. The Portage County Jail isn't responsible for any and all charges from the collect calls.

Visiting Rules

At the Portage County Jail, inmates are allowed to have visitors. All visitors under the age of 18 will be allowed to visit, however, they will need to stay with their legal guardian. Before you are allowed to visit, you will be required to present either their driver’s license, state identification card, or their United States Passport.

Make sure to remember to keep all your personal belongings in your car. Personal belongings are not allowed in the visitation area.

The Portage County Jail allows family and friends contact and non-contact visits. All visits have to be scheduled. You can schedule your visit here. For each calendar week inmates are allowed 3 50-minute visits.

Portage County Prison Statistics

Portage County Pretrial Jail Population

Female Pretrial Jail Population 4
Pretrial Jail Population 31
Male Pretrial Jail Population 35

Portage County Jail Admissions

Total Jail Admissions 1,877
Female Jail Population 9
Total Jail Population 73
Male Jail Population 59

Wisconsin Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

Out of State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.18
In-State Phone Call Rate Per Minute $0.18

Portage County Jail Admissions By Race

Latino Jail Population 5
Native Jail Population -
Black Jail Population 3
White Jail Population 58
Asian Jail Population -

Portage County Jail Held Inmates

Jail Population Held for Federal Agencies 2
Jail Population Held for ICE -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Prison -
Jail Population Held for Out-of-State Jail 1
Jail Population Held for State Prison -
Jail Population Held for State Jail 2

Portage County Prison Admissions

Male Prison Admissions 58
Asian Prison Admissions -
Female Prison Admissions 9
Latino Prison Admissions -
Black Prison Admissions -
White Prison Admissions -
Total Prison Admissions 67
Other Prison Admissions -
Native Prison Admissions -

Directions

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