Occupant Property
Property Drop Off
Jury Clothing: Clothing for occupants to wear for appearance at jury trial can be delivered no sooner than 48 hours before the occupant’s jury trial date.
Jury trial clothing can be dropped off at 949 N. 9th Street, Milwaukee at the visiting desk. The deputy assigned to the visiting desk will assist you. A valid identification card, such as a driver’s license, state ID card or a passport, must be presented to the deputy assigned to the visiting desk by the individual dropping off the clothing.
The following items will be accepting for occupants to wear during their jury trial:
- Suitcoats
- Sweaters
- Shirts
- Pants
Note: Hangers, shoes, belts, ties and socks will not be accepted. A receipt requiring a signature will be provided once the clothing is accepted.
Release Clothing: If an occupant requires weather appropriate clothing upon release, family/friends may drop off a coat, boots and other weather-appropriate clothing.
Property Pick Up
Occupant Release of Property: Occupants are authorized to release their property to an individual that is at least 18-years of age. The individual picking up the property must have a valid photo identification card, such as a driver’s license, state ID card or a passport, and must be listed on the Property Release form completed by the occupant. Only items authorized by the occupant will be released to the designated individual. The occupant must request this form at least 24 hours prior to the release of the property. No property will be released unless the release form is properly completed.
Inquiries regarding property can be directed to (414) 226-7171.
Currency is not handled by property room staff. Please contact the cashier's office at (414) 226-7172 for all money related inquiries.
Occupant Health
While incarcerated in the Milwaukee County Jail, occupants have access to medical, dental and mental health services. These services are provided by WellPathCare.
Jail Records and Records and Identification
The Milwaukee County Jail Records Office is located on the G-level of the Criminal Justice Facility at 949 N. 9th Street. The Jail Records Office handles requests for occupant information on the telephone and in-person. They also assist in processing bail payments. The Records and Identification Section and Warrants Desk are located inside of the Jail Records Office.
Occupant Telephone Calls
Occupants can only make outgoing calls. No incoming calls are allowed. Friends and family can put money on an occupant's account, which the occupant can use to purchase phone pre-paid call privileges. All other calls made by the occupant are collect calls. Follow the prompts to accept the call, listen to the pricing options or refuse a call.
Occupant Programs
The Milwaukee County Jail provides opportunities for occupants to improve themselves through participation in a variety of education, health, religious programs and support groups.
High School Education
Volunteers
The Milwaukee County Jail has approximately 135 active volunteers. These volunteers provide over 650 hours of service and 2,500 inmate contacts. Some of the services offered include:
- General Education: Tutors, teachers, academic testing, parenting classes
- Health and Community Education: AIDS prevention, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, risky behaviors, domestic violence support groups, Alcoholics Anonymous, cocaine anonymous, narcotics anonymous, anger management, womens' and mens' issues, self-esteem
- Faith Based Services: Bible study, spirituality classes