Adams County Jail is a 80-bed facility based in Friendship, Adams County, Wisconsin. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 608-339-4239.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Adams County Jail at 608-339-4239 for assistance.
Phone: 608-339-4239
Physical Address:
301 Adams Street
Friendship, WI 53934
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Adams 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 608-339-4239 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Adams County Jail Inmate Search
The Adams County Jail maintains an average of 80 offenders in custody on any given day. The Adams 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 Adams County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,600 offenders.
The following charts of Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams 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 Adams 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.
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The 80-bed Adams County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Adams 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.
The multi story, red brick building shares the jail facility with the county sheriff.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 608-339-4239, 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 Adams 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 booked 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 ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
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 ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
After an arrest, the individual is brought to Adams County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Adams County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Adams County Jail at 608-339-4239.
Once an individual is booked at Adams County Jail in Friendship, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 608-339-4239 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Adams County, Wisconsin, visit the Adams County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Adams County Jail? What is the Schedule?
301 Adams Street
Friendship, WI 53934
608-339-4239
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 608-339-4239 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES | |
| SUNDAY |
10:00AM, 6:30PM |
FEMALES |
| SUNDAY | 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM | MALES |
| SUNDAY | 1:00PM, 8:30PM | HUBER M |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:30PM | MALES |
| WEDNESDAY | 8:30PM | HUBER M |
| SATURDAY |
10:00AM, 6:30PM |
FEMALES |
| SATURDAY | 8:30AM, 9:30AM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 7:00PM | MALES |
| SATURDAY | 1:00PM, 8:30PM | HUBER M |
Adams County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Adams County Jail?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Adams County Jail?
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Adams County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Adams County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Adams County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Adams County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Adams County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Adams County Jail?
To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Adams County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some phone providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Adams County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Adams 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Adams County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. 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.
Books
The Adams County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Adams County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
For inmates receiving mail in the Adams County Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Adams County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Adams County Jail
401 Adams St Suite 1
Friendship, WI 53934.
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Adams County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Adams County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Adams County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Adams County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Adams County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Adams County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Adams County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Adams County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Adams County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support
To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Adams County follow these instructions:
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Adams County, visit our full page guide.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Adams County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:
Here's how it works:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-339-4239 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Adams County?
This facility, known as "Adams County Jail" is also known as Adams County Jail, Wisconsin, Adams.
