Phone: 414-257-7715
Physical Address:
10201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Other Jails and Prisons
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.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhen 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:
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.
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.
To get more information on the bail process in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, visit the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center Bail FAQ.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center? What is the Schedule?
10201 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
414-257-7715
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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Vel R. Phillips Youth and Family Justice Center, and what can I send them?
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 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 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo 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.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Milwaukee County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Milwaukee County?
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.