The Crawford County Juvenile Detention is a 74 bed jail in the city of Prairie du Chien, Crawford County, Wisconsin. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at (608) 326-0241.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at (608) 326-0241, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Crawford County Juvenile Detention at (608) 326-0241 to get it.
Phone: (608) 326-0241
Physical Address:
224 North Beaumont Road
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention, 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) 326-0241 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Crawford County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search
The Crawford County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 74 offenders in custody on any given day. The Crawford County Juvenile Detention 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 Crawford County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,560 offenders.
The following charts of Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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 Crawford 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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After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Crawford County Juvenile Detention for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Crawford County Juvenile Detention:
Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at (608) 326-0241.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Crawford County Juvenile Detention in Prairie du Chien for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Crawford County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call (608) 326-0241 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Crawford County Wisconsin, check out the Crawford County Juvenile Detention Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?
224 North Beaumont Road
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
(608) 326-0241
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL (608) 326-0241 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 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 Crawford County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Crawford County do the following:
1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.
2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.
To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Crawford County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Crawford County Juvenile Detention 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 Crawford County Juvenile Detention 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:
224 North Beaumont Road
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
224 North Beaumont Road
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
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 Crawford County Juvenile Detention 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 Crawford County Juvenile Detention 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:
224 North Beaumont Road
Prairie du Chien, WI 53821
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Crawford County Juvenile Detention.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Crawford County Juvenile Detention.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Crawford County Juvenile Detention 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
Crawford County Juvenile Detention 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 Crawford County Juvenile Detention follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Crawford County Juvenile Detention check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Crawford County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Crawford County Juvenile Detention have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crawford County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call (608) 326-0241 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Crawford County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Crawford County?
This facility, known as "Crawford County Juvenile Detention" is also known as c/o Crawford County Jail, Crawford County Juvenile Detention, Wisconsin, Crawford.
