Columbia County Huber Center

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Columbia County Huber Center Information

The Columbia County Huber Center is a 192-bed jail located in Portage, Columbia County, Wisconsin. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 608-742-6476.

This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.

Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Columbia County Huber Center at 608-742-6476 for assistance.

Phone: 608-742-6476

Physical Address:
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901

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How Do You Find Someone in the Columbia County Huber Center?

To search for an inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center, 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 608-742-6476 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Columbia County Huber Center Inmate Search

The Columbia County Huber Center maintains an average of 192 offenders in custody on any given day. The Columbia County Huber Center 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 Columbia County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,620 offenders.

The following charts of Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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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About the Columbia County Huber Center

Responsible for the care and management of all offenders arrested in Columbia County, the Columbia County Huber Center offers full services for all inmates, with up to 192 of them participating in the work release program and housed in the Huber facility.

Only offenders who have qualified and been sentenced to this program are housed at this location and able to participate, leaving the campus during the day to work and returning after each shift. GPS monitoring is also operated out of this facility.

To determine if someone is housed at the Columbia County Huber Center you can check the online look up at or contact the building directly at 608-742-6476.  

Due to the hours of work and their time off of campus, inmates in Columbia County Huber Center will have access to programs that work around their schedules, will receive all the basic services including laundry, healthy meals, cleaning, personal space, recreation time and exercise opportunities. Both medical and mental health are provided for all inmates on campus.

Each of the buildings is built in a pod housing style, with pods designed with a common area and inmates assigned to appropriate pods after their booking and assessment.

Programs are offered to support educational needs, social interactions, exercise and recreation, religious services, and life skills.

To send mail to an inmate first confirm they are present and obtain their ID number of the inmate lookup or during a phone call and send mail to:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901

... through the US Postal Service. Any contraband will be refused or disposed of.

Phone calls are only outgoing from the inmates, and they are unable to accept incoming calls, so they will have access to phones during daytime hours in the dayroom. Friends and family can add money to their phone account online.

Visits are onsite on Saturday and Sunday, with remote visits occurring every day. Schedule visits in advance online. One visit is permitted each day for up to 20 minutes, all visits being made through video. Onsite visits, both Saturday and Sunday, are 8am-10:30am, or 7pm-9:30pm with offsite visits being 6am-10:30am, 12:30pm-4:30pm, and 6:30pm-9:30pm.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Columbia County Huber Center

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Columbia County Huber Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.

It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.

The booking steps at Columbia County Huber Center include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 608-742-6476.

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Directions / Map to the Columbia County Huber Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Columbia County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Columbia County Huber Center in Portage for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 608-742-6476 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Columbia County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Columbia County, Wisconsin, see the Columbia County Huber Center Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center? What is the Schedule?

Columbia County Huber Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901
608-742-6476

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes. One visit per day.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM TO 10:30AM
7:00PM TO 9:30 PM
MONDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
TUESDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
WEDNESDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
THURSDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
FRIDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
SATURDAY 8:00AM TO 10:30AM
7:00PM TO 9:30 PM

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
6:30PM to 9:30PM
MONDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM

Columbia County Huber Center 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 Columbia County Huber Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center?

Columbia County Huber Center Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901
608-742-6476

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes. One visit per day.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 8:00AM TO 10:30AM
7:00PM TO 9:30 PM
MONDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
TUESDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
WEDNESDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
THURSDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
FRIDAY NO ONSITE VISITS
SATURDAY 8:00AM TO 10:30AM
7:00PM TO 9:30 PM

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
6:30PM to 9:30PM
MONDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM to 10:30AM
12:30PM to 4:30PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM to 9:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Huber Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

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
Columbia County Huber Center 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 Columbia County Huber Center 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#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901


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.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Columbia County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Columbia County Huber Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Columbia County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Wisconsin, then choose Columbia County Huber Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Columbia County Huber Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Columbia County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Columbia County Huber Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Columbia County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Huber Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Columbia County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Columbia County Huber Center inmate.
    1. Click the Create Account button.
    2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
    3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
    4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
    5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
    6. Click the Sign In button.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Wisconsin, then the Columbia County Huber Center, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Columbia County Huber Center will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

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 Columbia 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 Columbia County Huber Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center, and what can I send them?

Columbia County Huber Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Columbia County Huber Center 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 Columbia County Huber Center 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#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901



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 Columbia County Huber Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & 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 Columbia County Huber Center 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#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901

Columbia County Huber Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Columbia County Huber Center 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 Columbia County Huber Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Columbia County Jail Huber Center
403 Jackson Street
Portage, WI 53901


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 Columbia County Huber Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Huber Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Columbia County Huber Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Columbia County Huber Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Columbia County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Columbia County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Wisconsin, then the Columbia County Huber Center, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Columbia County Huber Center will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Columbia County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Huber Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Columbia County Huber Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Columbia County Huber Center may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

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:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Columbia County Huber Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-742-6476 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Columbia County

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