Portage County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Portage 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 715-346-1259 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Portage County Jail Inmate Search

The Portage County Jail maintains an average of 105 offenders in custody on any given day. The Portage 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 Portage County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,380 offenders.

The following charts of Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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 Portage 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.

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

Portage County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-1259

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Portage County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients Monday thru Friday during the following times:

8:30 to 11:30 am
12:30 to 4:30 pm

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 715-346-1259 for questions or appointments.

Portage County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if devices are available.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones. Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Portage County Jail?

Portage County Jail ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
715-346-1259

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Portage County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Reliance

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits have a fee.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients Monday thru Friday during the following times:

8:30 to 11:30 am
12:30 to 4:30 pm

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 715-346-1259 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Portage 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
Portage 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 Portage 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#
Portage County Jail
1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(NO BOOKS, MAGAZINES FROM ANY SOURCE)

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 Portage County

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Portage County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To set up your Portage County inmate to make to make phone calls to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
• 
• Review your communication options and choose a plan.
• Select Portage County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to receive phone calls from your Portage County inmate, or to assist them in making calls to others, including instructions, fees, cost of calls, payment methods and times that your inmate can use the phone, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when discussing sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

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

Portage County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Portage 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 Portage 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#
Portage County Jail
1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Portage County Jail
1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(NO BOOKS, MAGAZINES FROM ANY SOURCE)

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 Portage 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 Portage 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#
Portage County Jail
1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481
(NO BOOKS, MAGAZINES FROM ANY SOURCE)

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

For inmates receiving mail in the Portage 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 Portage County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Portage County Jail
1500 Strongs Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

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 Portage County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

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

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

Search for JailATM services for Portage County Jail.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Portage County Jail. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Portage 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

Portage 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 Portage County

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

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

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

Portage County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for emailing/texting to inmates.

Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 

• Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
• Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls.  
• Cost of texting is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.09 per message sent or received up to 160 characters.

How Do Inmates in Portage County Jail Send and Receive Texts and Emails?

To set up your Portage County inmate to make to send and receive texts and emails to you and others, follow these instructions:

• Register and set up a new account with RELIANCE Telephone, or log in if you already have an account.
• 
• Review your communication options and choose the option for sending secure messages.
• Select Portage County Jail, then select your inmate who you will be funding.

For all the information you need in order to send and receive texts and emails from your Portage County inmate, or to assist them in sending and receiving secure messages to and from others, including instructions, fees, cost of each message, tablet rentals, payment methods and times that your inmate can send messages, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with your inmate will be monitored and recorded. Use discretion when communicating sensitive information about their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

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

Portage County Jail uses the services of Reliance Telephone for video (visit) phone calls and for emailing/texting to inmates.

Note: This option may not be available for your inmate. When registering, check to see if tablets are available.

• Known as the 'Reliance Inmate Wallet', it makes funding jail communication easy. 
• Payments made into an 'Inmate Wallet' account are linked to a dedicated telephone number for inmates who rent one of their Reliance Tablet Phones.
• Inmate Wallet funds can be used for personal inmate text messaging, voice calls and video calls. 
• The cost of this is $4.00 per month for rental of the Reliance Tablet Phone + $0.25 per minute for video and voice calls.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Portage County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-346-1259 for further assistance.

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