Door County Jail

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Door County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Door County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Door County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 920-746-5652. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Door County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Door County?

What happens during booking in Door County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Door County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Door County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Door County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Door County and other Wisconsin and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Door County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 920-746-5652 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Door County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Door County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Door County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Door County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Door County Jail?

Answer

To search for an inmate in the Door 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 920-746-5652 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Door County Jail Inmate Search

The Door County Jail maintains an average of 86 offenders in custody on any given day. The Door 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 Door County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,720 offenders.

The following charts of Door 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 Door 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 Door 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 Door 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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Question 2

About the Door County Jail

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Found outside of the town limits and next to the Highway Department facility, the 86-bed Door County Jail is surrounded by empty fields on three sides and the highway on the other. It also houses the Sheriff Office and provides for the housing of all offenders in the county as they wait for their trial and as they serve a short sentence, often under one year, for either a felony or misdemeanor charge.

This location also provides fingerprinting for the community on Tuesdays and Sundays 9am-10:30am or Tuesday 7:30pm-9:30pm.

An online inmate look up provides information on offenders who are in jail and staff are able to provide some information and confirm the presence of an inmate by calling 920-746-5652.

Several programs and services are provided, including work release, home monitoring, and inmate trustee programs, educational opportunities, rehabilitation and substance use treatment, along with recreation activities, medical care, dental care, and mental health care.

Offenders are able to accept and send mail through the Post Office, with a full return address including name of sender on an otherwise blank envelope sent to the Door County Jail directly at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

There are three ways to provide money for the account of the inmate, through the mail at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

... marked to the attention of the commissary clerk, through the lobby window, or online.

Phones are located throughout the housing units and are able to make collect calls or prepaid minutes that are provided through a phone account.

To visit an inmate, you must be on their approved visitor list, which the inmate creates, and the staff must approve, and schedule by calling at least one day in advance to 920-746-5652.

Male work release inmates have visits on Sunday 6pm-9pm, other male inmates are Thursday 6pm-9pm, and female inmates have visits Saturday 6pm-8pm.

Jail (Main): 920-746-5652
Administration: 920-746-2412
Sheriff: 920-746-2400

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How is booking conducted at Door County Jail?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Door County Jail 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 Door County Jail:

Verifying identification information.
Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection.
Physical search for contraband or weapons.
Securing personal belongings.
Granting a free phone call.

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 920-746-5652.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Door County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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How to post bail for someone arrested in Door County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Door County Jail in Sturgeon Bay, 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 920-746-5652 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Door County.
County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Door County, Wisconsin, visit the Door County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Door County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Door County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1203 South Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
920-746-5652

Visits are 30 minutes.
You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 920-746-5652 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 920-746-5652 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY	TIMES
SUNDAY	6:00PM - 9:00PM	MALE HUBER
THURSDAY	6:00PM - 9:00PM	MALE
SATURDAY	6:00PM - 8:00PM	FEMALE

Door 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 Door County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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

Door County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation 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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

Answer

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Door County Jail?

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
Door 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 Door 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 #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

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 Door County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Door County Jail follow these steps:

Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Door County.
After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
Choose Wisconsin, then choose Door County Jail
Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
Select your inmate.
Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Door County Jail, and then input your payment method.
NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Door 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 Door County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Door County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Door County Jail?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Door 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 Door County Jail 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 Door County Jail, then your inmate's name.
Once you have completed this, the Door County Jail 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 Door 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 Door County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Door County Jail, and what can I send them?

Door County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Door 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 Door 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 #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

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 Door 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 Door 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 #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

Door County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Door 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 Door County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Door County Jail
1203 S Duluth Avenue
Sturgeon Bay WI 54235

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 Door County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

Answer

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Door County Jail, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

Answer

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Door County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Door County Jail 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 Door County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Door 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 Door County Jail, then your inmate's name.
Once you have completed this, the Door County Jail 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 Door County, visit our full page guide.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Door County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

Answer

Do Inmates in the Door County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Door County Jail 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 Door County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-746-5652 for further assistance.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Door County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Door County?

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Door County Jail

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Door County Jail Information

How is booking conducted at Door County Jail?

How to post bail for someone arrested in Door County

Door County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Door County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Door County

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

Door County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Door County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Door County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.

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

Door County Jail 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.

Search for an Inmate in Door County

Door County Jail

Search for an Inmate in Door County

Door County Jail Information

How is booking conducted at Door County Jail?

How to post bail for someone arrested in Door County

Door County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Door County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family. Register here.

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

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Door County

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

Door County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Door County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

Door County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family. Register here.

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

Door County Jail 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.

Search for an Inmate in Door County

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Door County Jail uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.

Door County Jail uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.
Register here.