Oconto County Jail

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Oconto County Jail Information

The Oconto County Jail is a 145-bed jail located in Oconto, Oconto County, Wisconsin. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 920-834-6919.

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 Oconto County Jail at 920-834-6919 for assistance.

Phone: 920-834-6919

Physical Address:
301 Washington Street
Oconto, WI 54153

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oconto County Jail
301 Washington Street
Oconto WI, 54153

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oconto County Jail
301 Washington Street
Oconto WI, 54153

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How Do You Find Someone in the Oconto County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Oconto 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 920-834-6919 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Oconto County Jail Inmate Search

The Oconto County Jail maintains an average of 145 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oconto 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 Oconto County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,100 offenders.

The following charts of Oconto 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 Oconto 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 Oconto 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 Oconto 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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About the Oconto County Jail

First opened in 2017, the Oconto County Jail houses up to 145 inmates from Oconto County, both misdemeanor and felony, for the duration of their pretrial period and as they serve their sentences which are often under one year in length.

Connected to the Courthouse by an overhead walkway, the brick structures cover almost an entire city block and have parking for all visitors and staff allowing access to those who need it. There are 17 housing units within the building, and each provide minimum, medium, or maximum security and provide a safe location for inmates to serve a sentence separated from others in the same case, keeping male and female inmates separated, and ensure that housing units are manageable sizes and more livable.

Commissary purchases are available for items that are needed during incarceration and friends or family are able to add money to this account online, and additionally an account can be created to access phone calls and visits.

Through these accounts there is a provided visiting schedule for booking visits, and it will allow inmates to make outgoing calls.

A work release program allows inmates of Oconto County Jail to maintain their job outside of the facility during their incarceration by going to work each day and returning to the jail after their shift ends. Money from their job can still support their family and take care of their responsibilities.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Oconto County Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail include:

  • Identification verification.
  • Taking mugshots.
  • Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA sample collection.
  • A full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
  • Providing a phone call.

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 920-834-6919.

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Directions / Map to the Oconto County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

What are the bail options in Oconto County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Oconto County Jail in Oconto 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 920-834-6919 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

  • Cash, credit, and money orders are accepted payment methods.
  • Licensed bail bond agencies in Oconto County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

For more information about bail in Oconto County, Wisconsin, see the Oconto County Jail Bail Guide.

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Inmate Visitation

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

Oconto County Jail Inmate Video Visitation Schedule

301 Washington Street
Oconto, WI 54153
920-834-6919

  • First, you must register, puchase data, and then schedule with CIDNET.
  • Visits are 20 minutes.
  • The more data you purchase, the less expensive each MB of data is.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
6:30PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 1:00PM - 4:00PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:00PM

REMOTE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
6:30PM - 9:30PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 10:45AM
11:45AM - 4:45PM
​​​​​​​6:30PM - 9:30PM

Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 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 Oconto County Jail?

Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oconto 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
Oconto 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 Oconto 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#
Oconto County Jail
301 Washington Street
Oconto WI, 54153


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 Oconto County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Oconto 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 Oconto County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Wisconsin, then choose Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Oconto County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconto County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Oconto 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 Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Oconto 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 Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Oconto County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Oconto 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 Oconto 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#
Oconto County Jail
301 Washington Street
Oconto WI, 54153



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oconto County Jail
301 Washington Street
Oconto WI, 54153



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 Oconto County Jail 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 Oconto 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#
Oconto County Jail
301 Washington Street
Oconto WI, 54153

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Oconto County Jail
301 Washington Street
Oconto WI, 54153


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 Oconto County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Oconto County Jail

Search for JailATM services for Oconto County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Oconto County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Oconto 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

Oconto 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.

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Wisconsin, then choose Oconto County Jail
  • 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 Oconto County Jail, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Oconto County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconto County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Oconto 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 Oconto County

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oconto County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Oconto 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 Oconto County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 920-834-6919 for further assistance.

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

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