Located in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center is a 30-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 608-266-4983.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Dane County Juvenile Detention Center at 608-266-4983 for assistance.
Phone: 608-266-4983
Physical Address:
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Madison, WI 53703
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Dane County Juvenile Detention 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 608-266-4983 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Dane County Juvenile Detention Center Inmate Search
The Dane County Juvenile Detention Center maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Dane County Juvenile Detention 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 Dane County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 23,401 offenders.
The following charts of Dane 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 Dane 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 Dane 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 Dane 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 an arrest, individuals are transported to Dane County Juvenile Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Dane County Juvenile Detention Center:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 608-266-4983.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Dane County Juvenile Detention Center in Madison, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 608-266-4983 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Dane County, Wisconsin, visit the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Madison, WI 53703
608-266-4983
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 608-266-4983 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 Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 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 Dane County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Dane County Juvenile Detention 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 Dane County Juvenile Detention 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:
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Madison, WI 53703
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Madison, WI 53703
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 Dane County Juvenile Detention Center 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 Dane County Juvenile Detention 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:
210 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Madison, WI 53703
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Dane County Juvenile Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Dane County Juvenile Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-266-4983 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Dane County?
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