Wood County Jail

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Wood County Jail Information

The Wood County Jail is a 300-bed jail located in Wisconsin Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin. For inmate details, you can contact them 24/7 at 715-421-8730.

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 Wood County Jail at 715-421-8730 for assistance.

Phone: 715-421-8730

Physical Address:
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wood County Jail
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wood County Jail
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Wood County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Wood 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 715-421-8730 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the Criminal Court case of an offender in this county, online.

Wood County Jail Inmate Search

The Wood County Jail maintains an average of 300 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wood 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 Wood County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 8,640 offenders.

The following charts of Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County Jail

The current Wood County Jail serves Wood County and will continue to do so until early 2025 when the new facility is set to open.

The new building will house up to 300 inmates, while the current building from 1996 has a capacity of only 112 inmates. Once those beds are taken inmates are sent to other locations to serve their sentences which removes them from their community and their support system, which makes it harder to have visits and contact with family and friends.

The Wood County Jail is also responsible for the home monitoring and GPS programs that function as alternatives to detention, permitting low risk and non-violent offenders to serve their sentences within their own homes while their location is tracked. Inmates may be supported by friends and family in many ways, including funding their commissary and other accounts, or their phone accounts to receive phone calls during the daytime hours.

Video visits, emails, and text messages are all provided through the tablet service, and video visits may occur during two time periods, 9am-12pm and 2pm-9pm. 

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

The booking process explained for Wood County Jail

Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Wood 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 Wood 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 715-421-8730.

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

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

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Wood County Jail in Wisconsin Rapids 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 715-421-8730 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 Wood County can provide assistance.
  • County real estate may also be used as collateral for bail.

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

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Inmate Visitation

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

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

400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
715-421-8730

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • 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

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
2:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
2:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM


Wood County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minute visit or $13.90 for a 40-minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 715-421-8730 for questions or appointments.

Wood County Jail 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:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Wood County Jail will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Wood County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Wood County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with your Wood County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
  • Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Wood County Jail.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Wood County inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Wood County Jail 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 Wood 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 Wood County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 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 Wood County Jail?

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

400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
715-421-8730

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
  • 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

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
2:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
2:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM


Wood County Jail REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minute visit or $13.90 for a 40-minute visit.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00AM - 12:00PM
​​​​​​​2:00PM - 9:00PM

  • Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
  • Attorneys may call 715-421-8730 for questions or appointments.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wood County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Wood County Jail 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.

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

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

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Wisconsin, then Wood County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.
  • NOTE: Wood County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Wood County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Wood County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Wood County Jail

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Wood 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 Wood 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 Wood County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Wood County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Wood 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 Wood 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#
Wood County Jail
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Wood County Jail
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495



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 Wood 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 Wood 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#
Wood County Jail
400 Market Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wood County Jail, 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 Wood County Jail, 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 Wood County. 
The items range from candy, snacks, coffee and other drinks, undergarments, stationary supplies and more. 



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

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

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Wisconsin, then Wood County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • Maximum spend is $125.00.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Wood County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Wood County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Wood County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Wood County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Wisconsin, then select Wood County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your Wood County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Wood County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Wood County.


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wood County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Wood 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 Wood County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 715-421-8730 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Wood County Jail? What does it look like?
Other Jails in Wood County

What are the other City and County Jails in Wood County?

Wood County County Jails
Wood County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Wood Jackson Clark Marathon Adams Juneau Portage
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