The Monroe County Jail is a 82-bed jail located in Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 608-269-8759.
This facility processes offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They undergo booking and processing, and depending on their charges, may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.
Use the inmate search tool to see who is currently in custody.
Inmates serving less than one year will do their time at this jail, while those with longer sentences will be transferred to the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, mailing them, receiving phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
It is useful to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number for correspondence purposes. If it’s not available online, contact Monroe County Jail at 608-269-8759 for assistance.
Phone: 608-269-8759
Physical Address:
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Monroe 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 608-269-8759 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Monroe County Jail Inmate Search
The Monroe County Jail maintains an average of 82 offenders in custody on any given day. The Monroe 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 Monroe County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,640 offenders.
The following charts of Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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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The 82-bed Monroe County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Monroe County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 608-269-8759, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Monroe County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Monroe County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Monroe County Jail include:
Depending on circumstances, the booking process can take one hour or up to 48 hours. To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 608-269-8759.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Monroe County Jail in Sparta for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 608-269-8759 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Monroe County, Wisconsin, see the Monroe County Jail Bail Guide.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Monroe County Jail? What is the Schedule?
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m |
| MONDAY | No Visits |
| TUESDAY | No Visits |
| WEDNESDAY | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m |
| THURSDAY | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m |
| FRIDAY | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m |
| SATURDAY | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 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 Monroe County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Monroe County Jail?
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
Monroe 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 Monroe 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 #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
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.
To deposit money online for an inmate in Monroe County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Monroe County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Monroe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Monroe County Jail?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Monroe County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Monroe 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 Monroe 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 #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
For inmates receiving mail in the Monroe 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 Monroe County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Monroe County Jail
112 S. Court St Rm 500
Sparta, WI 54656
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 Monroe County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Monroe County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Search for JailATM services for Monroe County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Monroe County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Monroe County Jail 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
Monroe County Jail 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.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Monroe County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Monroe County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Monroe County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Monroe County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Monroe County Jail - Sending and Receiving Messages.
How It Works:
Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.
To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Monroe County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Monroe County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 608-269-8759 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Monroe County?
This facility, known as "Monroe County Jail" is also known as Monroe County Jail & Sheriff.
