Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center

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Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center Information

Within Milwaukee County the family justice center houses both the courthouse and the family services including any detention that is required for a short term basis. The Children’s Court is responsible for youth who are under the age of 17 and require a decision about delinquency, and youth who are under 18 if there is abuse, neglect, guardianship, parental rights, and other legal concerns. It also houses the Family Intervention Services for children who are 10 years old to 17 years old who require intervention or support for the child or the caregivers. Detention is only used in situations that are not able to be addressed through other methods, and they will be held until they have their court date, or they have been determined to no longer require detention. They will be provided with full meals, school classes, exercise and recreation, and all medical and mental health care. Phones and visits are used to remain in close contact with parents throughout any time engaged with the services and programs, and parents will also receive support and services to assist their youth after they return to their community or finish their programs. Mail: 10201 W. Watertown Plank Rd. Telephone: Phones are available to call parents or guardians during free hours, most often in the evenings. Visitation: Parents or legal guardians may visit at least once a week.

Phone: 414-257-7715

Physical Address:
10201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center?

To search for an inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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 414-257-7715 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center Inmate Search

The Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center maintains an average of 120 offenders in custody on any given day. The Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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 Milwaukee County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 35,000 offenders.

The following charts of Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee 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

How booking works at Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center:

  • Verification of personal details.
  • Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
  • Possible DNA collection if required.
  • Search of the individual.
  • Confiscation of personal property.
  • Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center at 414-257-7715.

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Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in Milwaukee County

After being arrested and booked into Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center in Milwaukee, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 414-257-7715 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

  • Cash, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Milwaukee County can facilitate the process.
  • Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

To get more information on the bail process in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, visit the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center? What is the Schedule?

Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

10201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-257-7715

  • 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 414-257-7715 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 414-257-7715 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 Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 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 Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center, and what can I send them?

Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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 Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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:
10201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
10201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226



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 Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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 Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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:
10201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice 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 Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 414-257-7715 for further assistance.

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This facility, known as "Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center" is also known as Milwaukee County Secure Juvenile Detention Center, Milwaukee County Secure Juvenile Detention Center , Milwaukee County Secure Juvenile Detention Center , Wisconsin, Milwaukee.