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Portage County Jail, WI Inmate Roster

Updated on: March 1, 2024
Portage County Jail

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 Jail Basic Information

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

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

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Inmates of the Portage County are under the jurisdiction of the county jail. Those who are wishing to search for an inmate are about to find out how to do so. You may be wondering who’s in jail?

This information is searchable on the Portage County Jail website. You will also be able to find other information such as how to send money, how to send mail, and so on.

The Portage County Jail has actually been noted as one of the biggest jail in the county. When you think about the sizes of county jails, it means this is a very large jail. With that in mind, there are a lot of inmates located in this jail.

The goal of the Portage County Jail has a desire to provide a secure environment to everyone who enters the prison. The goal is to keep inmates and staff members safe at all times.

Who’s in Jail?

Looking for a prisoner in the Portage County Jail or wondering who’s in jail? The Portage County Jail in Wisconsin has a great search engine for those looking for jail records or recent arrests.

An inmate can be searched by first name, last name, race, sex, docket number, or even booking number.

You can also see who’s in jail based on an address or filter by agency. If you’d like to conduct a search on your own, go to the Portage County Jail website.

When an inmate is in jail, it’s important for them to know that their information is not private. Every inmate that finds themselves in a county jail will have their information on the website.

Video Visitation with an Inmate

Connecting with an inmate in the Portage County Jail is simpler than you might think. Through the Connect Network, you can connect with an inmate in a variety of ways.

  • AdvancePay Phone

  • Visitation Scheduling

  • Video Visitation

You can get started by opening an account with the Connect Network. After you set up your account, you can add money to an inmate's account and set up a phone call or video visitation.

There is a small fee associated with these services, so be prepared to work with a 3rd party to make all of this happen.

Inmates and Mail

When it comes to an inmate in the Portage County Jail, know that they can receive mail. In fact, mail is an important part of daily life.

If you’d like to send mail to an inmate, you can do so by sending it in this order to:


Full name, identification (docket) number, housing assignment

Portage County Jail

1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481

If an inmate wants to receive a book in the mail, it has to come directly from the publisher. Legal mail will be opened in front of the inmate, which means they can see what it is and know that it wasn’t tampered with.

Deliveries are made Monday through Friday by the United States Postal Service.

Inmates and Getting Money

Inmates in the Portage County Jail have everything they need to survive in prison. However, sending money to an inmate is common in a jail system.

The only way inmates can get money is through money orders. When it comes to sending money orders to an inmate, it has to contain certain information.

The information that has to be put on the money order is their full name, docket number, and their housing assignment.

If you’d rather not send a money order, than you can send money through the system two other ways. You can:

  • Money deposits can be made by phone at: 715-346-1259

  • Lobby kiosk for a small convenience fee

Keep in mind that money can be used in a variety of ways, when someone is in jail. The money can be used to pay fees. It can also be used to buy items from the commissary.

Making a Phone Call to an Inmate

Most jails have a process of phone calls or use a third party to allow phone calls. The Portage County Jail only allows inmates to make phone calls through collect calls.

If you don’t want to receive a phone call from an inmate, you can easily reject the phone call.

However, this is the only way to talk to an inmate on the phone.

If you would like to communicate with an inmate, you can also do the new messaging system. Electronic messaging is a good way to get in touch with an inmate, especially if you can’t afford the fee for phone calls.

Inmates at Portage County Jail can get their messages through the kiosks in their housing units. Each message that is coming in has a character limit. Each message that you send costs 50 cents. It does cost $10 to buy a block of messages.

Inmate Visitation

Just as a video visitation can be set up, a regular visitation can also be set up with an inmate. First, you will need to fill out an application and from there, once approved, you will be able to commit to a visitation with the inmate in the Portage County Jail.

Commissary Information

The Portage County Jail has a commissary. Using money put in their accounts, inmates from the Portage County Jail in Wisconsin can purchase extras.

Extras may include hygiene items that they need or want. Extras could also be items like food, clothing, or even sometimes books or electronics. Each jail varies, so you’d need to look at the commissary item list for information that inmates at the Portage County Jail can receive.

Inmates in the Portage County Jail have the ability to talk to someone on the phone, send mail, and even do visitations with family and friends. Inmates need to follow all protocol to be able to do the aforementioned.

If for any reason rules or regulations are violated, this could keep an inmate from participating in anything extra. This goes both ways though. Inmates can break rules, but so can people trying to communicate with that inmate.

Portage County Prison Statistics

Portage County Jail Held Inmates

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

Portage County Prison Admissions

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

Portage County Jail Admissions

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

Wisconsin Jail & Prison Phone Call Rates

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

Portage County Jail Admissions By Race

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

Portage County Pretrial Jail Population

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

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