Located in Shawano, Shawano County, Wisconsin, the Shawano County Work Release Center is a 144-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 715-526-7950.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Wisconsin State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Shawano County Work Release Center at 715-526-7950 for assistance.
Phone: 715-526-7950
Physical Address:
405 North Main Street
Shawano, WI 54166
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawano County Jail
405 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawano County Jail
405 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Shawano County Work Release 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 715-526-7950 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.
Shawano County Work Release Center Inmate Search
The Shawano County Work Release Center maintains an average of 144 offenders in custody on any given day. The Shawano County Work Release 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 Shawano County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,980 offenders.
The following charts of Shawano 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 Shawano 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 Shawano 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 Shawano 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 lessWithin Shawano County the main jail is the Shawano County Jail, but there is also the 144-bed Shawano County Work Release Center
The Shawano County Work Release Center is within the same building as the Sheriff Department, as well as general population portion of the jail.
For questions or concerns about a specific inmate or programs the jail can be contacted by phone by calling 715-526-7950 and an online lookup is maintained to provide around the clock access to inmate status.
During 'work release' inmates are able to maintain their prior jobs and attend work each day then return to the jail at the end of their shift for their sentence.
Inmates are unable to have personal items delivered, other than medical items including glasses and prescriptions, but they are able to purchase items from the commissary if friends or family add money to the account which is accessed in the jail lobby at the kiosk or online.
Phones are provided in each of the housing units, and this allows inmates to make outgoing calls with the phones being activated in the morning after cleaning is completed and turned off at 10:30pm.
Mail is delivered to the inmates each weekday through the post office and must be addressed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawano County Jail
405 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Each piece of mail will be checked for contraband and any illegal items will be removed.
Visits are provided with an online account and each inmate is permitted one visit of 15 minutes each day during the following times: Monday – Friday 6pm-8:50pm, Saturday 1pm-4:20pm and 6pm-8:50pm, as well as Sunday 1pm-4:20pm.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Shawano County Work Release Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Shawano County Work Release Center:
The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 715-526-7950.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Shawano County Work Release Center in Shawano, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 715-526-7950 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Shawano County, Wisconsin, visit the Shawano County Work Release Center Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Shawano County Work Release Center? What is the Schedule?
405 North Main Street
Shawano, WI 54166
715-526-7950
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 1:00pm – 4:20pm |
MONDAY | 6:00pm – 8:50pm |
TUESDAY | 6:00pm – 8:50pm |
WEDNESDAY | 6:00pm – 8:50pm |
THURSDAY | 6:00pm – 8:50pm |
FRIDAY | 6:00pm – 8:50pm |
SATURDAY | 1:00pm - 4:20pm 6:00pm – 8:50pm |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Shawano County Work Release Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Shawano County Work Release Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Shawano County Work Release Center and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Shawano County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. 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 video visits 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 Shawano County Work Release Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 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 Shawano County Work Release Center?
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawano County Work Release Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Shawano County Work Release Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Shawano County Work Release Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Shawano County Work Release Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Shawano County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawano County Work Release Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Shawano County Work Release Center?
To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Shawano 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 Shawano 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 Shawano County Work Release Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Shawano County Work Release Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Shawano County Work Release 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 Shawano County Work Release 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawano County Jail
405 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawano County Jail
405 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
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 Shawano County Work Release 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 Shawano County Work Release 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawano County Jail
405 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
For inmates receiving mail in the Shawano County Work Release Center 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 Shawano County Work Release Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Shawano County Jail
405 N. Main St.
Shawano, WI 54166
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 Shawano County Work Release Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Shawano County Work Release Center, and what can I purchase?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select Wisconsin, then Shawano County Work Release Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
5. Maximum spend is $125.00.
Inmate Canteen has a selection of hundreds of items available to purchase for inmates in Shawano County.
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Shawano County Work Release Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Shawano County Work Release Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Shawano County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawano County Work Release Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Shawano County Work Release Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Shawano County Work Release Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Shawano County Work Release Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Shawano County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Shawano County Work Release Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Shawano County Work Release 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 Shawano County Work Release Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-526-7950 for further assistance.
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