Lincoln County Juvenile Detention

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Lincoln County Juvenile Detention Information

Lincoln County Juvenile Detention is a 182-bed facility based in Merrill, Lincoln County, Wisconsin. For inmate information, you can call the facility 24/7 at 715.536.6275.

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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention at 715.536.6275 for assistance.

Phone: 715.536.6275

Physical Address:
1104 East First Street
Merrill, WI 54452

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention?

To search for an inmate in the Lincoln 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 715.536.6275 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Lincoln County Juvenile Detention Inmate Search

The Lincoln County Juvenile Detention maintains an average of 182 offenders in custody on any given day. The Lincoln 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 Lincoln County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,400 offenders.

The following charts of Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Lincoln County Juvenile Detention

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Lincoln County Juvenile Detention 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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Lincoln County Juvenile Detention at 715.536.6275.

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Directions / Map to the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Lincoln County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Lincoln County Juvenile Detention in Merrill, 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 715.536.6275 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Lincoln County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Lincoln County, Wisconsin, visit the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention? What is the Schedule?

Lincoln County Juvenile Detention ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1104 East First Street
Merrill, WI 54452
715.536.6275

  • 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 715.536.6275 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 715.536.6275 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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Lincoln County Juvenile Detention

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention, and what can I send them?

Lincoln County Juvenile Detention Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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:
1104 East First Street
Merrill, WI 54452



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
1104 East First Street
Merrill, WI 54452



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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention 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 Lincoln 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:
1104 East First Street
Merrill, WI 54452

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lincoln County Juvenile Detention, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Lincoln County Juvenile Detention

Search for JailATM services for Lincoln County Juvenile Detention.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Lincoln County Juvenile Detention. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Lincoln 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

Lincoln 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Lincoln County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lincoln County Juvenile Detention follow these steps:

  • Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Lincoln County Juvenile Detention
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Lincoln County Juvenile Detention, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Lincoln County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Lincoln County Juvenile Detention check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lincoln County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Lincoln 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 Lincoln County Juvenile Detention’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715.536.6275 for further assistance.

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