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 inmate 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.
Inmate Accounts
Cash may only be deposited, in-person, into an inmate's account. Money orders and cashier's checks may be mailed to an inmate, for deposit into an inmate account.
Inmate Telephone Calls
Inmates can only make outgoing calls. No incoming calls are allowed. Friends and family can put money on an inmate's account, which the inmate can use to purchase phone pre-paid call privileges. All other calls made by the inmate are collect calls. Follow the prompts to accept the call, listen to the pricing options or refuse a call.
Inmate Programs
The Milwaukee County Jail provides opportunities for inmates 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