Ozaukee County Jail – Port Washington, WI

Ozaukee County Jail is in Ozaukee County and is the primary jail for this county. Do you know someone in Ozaukee County Jail? This site gives you information about anything one might want to know about Ozaukee County Jail,like the following: How to locate an inmate. Find inmate mugshots. The jail’s address and phone number. Posting bail. Booking and intake procedures. Ozaukee County court information. And everything else.

The prospect of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary and daunting prospect, not only for whoever goes to jail, but also their family, friends, and loved ones. The purpose of this guide is to give you advice and information that you need to make going to jail a little less stressful. If you have specific questions, feel free to ask them, and any comments or feedback that might be beneficial to other people in the same situation will be much appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend in jail and don’t know how to locate them?

Do you know a friend or family member who has been arrested and you want to locate them?

To see who is in jail at Ozaukee County Jail you will need to navigate to their web site and perform an inmate search.

The Ozaukee County Jail Inmate Locator is an online list of persons who are in jail, which includes status, bail amount, and times you can visit. Also, you are able to get information for anyone processed or discharged within the last 24 hours. Jail inmates are shown in alphabetical order by their last name. You will be able to locate their inmate information quicker if you’ve got their full name, date of birth, or inmate ID Number.

If the inmate you are looking for could possibly be in a different jail you will want to look here: List of all county jails in Wisconsin

A mugshot, or jail intake photo, is a photo taken by the police when you are processed at the jail intake. A mugshot is make of one and a side photo. Your name and jail ID number will appear on the mugshot, and they will be on file at the jail.

Mugshots of Ozaukee County Jail prisoners can be seen on the website, or you can see them in person at the Ozaukee County Jail. When you search for mugshots online you need to enter the person’s name, and a booking date, if you have it.

Need to know how to have your mugshot taken off of the Ozaukee County Jail website? This may not be possible, since the mugshot is a matter of public record. To get your mugshot removed you have to file a Petition to Expunge with the court. This means that all of your arrest records would be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Depending on your situation, this may be a longshot.

Read our in-depth tutorial about removing your mugshot, the different websites with mugshots, and the websites that offer to remove your mugshot for you: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Naturally, if you’re arrested and put in jail, your primary thought is when and how to get out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, bail will be set using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. If there is no bail set this can mean that you will either be free to go until your trial, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you are released from jail you will have to promise to be in court on your court date, and until then you won’t be allowed to leave town.

Typically, prisoners at Ozaukee County Jail will be given time off in exchange for good behavior if they follow the rules and don’t cause any problems while locked up.

If you follow the rules, you might be given work release detail. You will either have to go back to the jail every day when you’re finished with work, or you may have the chance to sleep in a halfway house instead of jail, so it is kind of like an early release.

Bail is money that you have to pay to be released from jail until your court date. Your bail amount is dictated by the crime you are charged with. You will need to pay ten percent of the total that was set before you can be released from jail. If you don’t show up for your scheduled court date, the person that bailed you out of jail will lose that money.

To find out someone’s bail amount you need to call the jail. If you have all the person’s info, such as name, address and date of birth, they will tell you how much their bail is. Also, you can find out how much their bail is online.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is no fun, but thankfully, it is easy if you have the money. To start with, you need to know if their bail is a “Cash Bond Only” situation. If so, you will not be able to use the services of a bondsman. Take cash only to the jail – they won’t take a check. As soon as you’ve posted (paid) bond, the person will be released to your care. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, the bail money you posted will be returned to you.

If bail is set too high, or you just can’t afford it, you should try a bail bondsman. Bail bondsmen generally have a fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount, and usually charge a minimum fee of $100. The amount you pay to the bondsman will not be returned to you and bondsmen usually only accept cash. If the bail has been set really high, the bondsman will in these cases request to use your assets as collateral.

To find a local bail bondsman visit our page about: Find a Bail Bondsman in Ozaukee County

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• Time Off For Good Behavior
• Get Out on Work Release
• Released For Time Served
• Be Released on a Pre-Trial Release Program
• Get Released on House Arrest
• Be Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The intake procedure takes you through these steps:

• You will get put in a holding cell. If there are a lot of arrests, you will have to wait a while to get processed.
• The first thing you will have to is you will answer some questions, such as what is your full legal name, your address, birthdate and an emergency contact.
• They’ll also ask about your psychological and medical history.
• You will be given an inmate ID number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• You will get your mugshot taken.
• Any personal property you have will be taken from you and stored until you are released.
• You will get to make a telephone call so you can get in touch with family, friends, or bail bondsman.
• If you are expected to be released shortly, you might get to keep wearing street clothes, but if you are not expected to make bail quickly you will have to wear a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

Have you been arrested and gone through jail intake? If you have, you should tell your story. How long did it take to get processed? What was your treatment like? Can you share any secrets that will help others to get through jail intake?

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When you post bail, you will be discharged from jail. This process will take between 15 minutes to all day long. Or, simply, the quicker bail is posted, the faster you will get released. Also, how fast you get released can depend on whether you’ve been given a cash bond or if a magistrate must decide on the bail amount. For a minor charge, you will be booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have completed your jail sentence and have a discharge date, plan to get discharged anywhere between the hours of 9am and 12pm.

If the sheriff has a, or if you must start your sentence, it is highly advisable that you do the right thing and turn yourself in. For a warrant, report to the jail intake center, and tell someone that believe that there could be a warrant for your arrest. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if so, you will be taken into custody. If you have a jail sentence to serve, report to the jail at the time and date that the sentence order lists. Ensure that you are not late to report. Only bring necessary items with you, such as your driver’s license or your ID, any prescription medication you might take, along with your doctor’s prescription, and the sentencing order from court.

In order to have visitors, inmates need to provide each visitor’s full name to the jail in advance. Your visitor’s information will be entered into a Visiting log as an approved visitor. Each and every visitor will be required to provide identification. Visitors arriving late or that does not have a visitation order will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
Visitation procedures change often, so it would be wise to double-check the official Ozaukee County Jail jail site before you try to visit an inmate.

All phone calls from jail are with a pre-paid phone card or account, or are collect calls . Calls made in jail are a lot more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. There is no limit to how often you can use the phone, but you should keep in mind lots of people want to use the phone – so you have to share. If you break the rules and are disciplined, phone privileges might get cut back or totally denied.

Phone Number: 262-238-8440

Any mail that you send to an inmate must be mailed using the actual US Postal Service. You cannot use any other form of mail or package delivery. You have to print the inmate’s name, inmate number, and jail address on the envelope. Do not send anything in a package, envelope with padding or insulation, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope containing metal parts. Any mail sent to inmates is opened and read by staff, and will get returned if the jail decides it is inappropriate.

Use this address when sending a letter to someone incarcerated at Ozaukee County Jail:

Ozaukee County Jail
1201 South Spring Street
Port Washington, WI 53074-0245

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Ozaukee County Jail
1201 South Spring Street
Port Washington, WI 53074-0245

The inmate mail policy at Ozaukee County Jail can change, so we suggest that you review the the Ozaukee County Jail website when you send a letter.

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If you get arrested, you still have rights, the first of which is your right to request a lawyer. You only get so many phone calls when you get arrested, so make sure to ask a friend or family member to find a lawyer when you call. You may be thinking ‘but do I really need a lawyer’ You’re not required to have an attorney in all cases, a criminal defense attorney will advise you about your rights, protect your interests and help you through the criminal justice system in Ozaukee County. The faster you get a lawyer involved with your charges, the better off you’ll be.

For more information on the benefits of hiring a lawyer, click here: How to Find an Attorney in Ozaukee County

If you are in trouble, but can’t afford a lawyer, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. The Public Defender Office has access to independent investigators, forensics experts and social case workers. You should be reassured that Public Defenders are bona-fide lawyers who are admitted to the Wisconsin State Bar Association and are legally licensed to handle your case.

Have you or someone you know used a court appointed attorney or Public Defender? Do you think they properly handled your case?

Court records are public and available to anyone who requests them. Court records have a court case file with a docket and each of the documents filed in the course of your case. You have the ability to access the records and documents in your court case using the Ozaukee County website, or at the Clerk of Court’s office where the case was filed.

The Ozaukee County Clerk of Court is a member of the court who manages access to court records. The Clerk of Court also administer the oath for all court participants, and also read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records and documents associated with your court case are maintained at Clerk of Court’s office.

Court fees are the charges and fees associated with your court case, such as filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you can’t afford to pay these fees and have a Public Defender, you may get out of having to pay them.

The Ozaukee County court magistrate acts as the judge that will preside on your court case. They do a number of things, such as setting bail amounts, issuing warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over first court appearances and detention proceedings.

A pre-sentencing report is prepared with the defendant’s background information and as much detail about the defendant’s life, which the magistrate will review when deciding on the sentence. Information, details, and character witnesses will be gathered from the defendant, his or her family members, and in some circumstances the victim. Don’t forget you can ask to get your own copy of your pre-sentencing report before you are sentenced, so you can correct any inaccurate information.

After you are convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. There are a number of different options, ranging from community service to probation, to even prison or jail time. Depending on sentencing guidelines and the severity of your crime, you might get locked up immediately, or given a date that you are required to report to jail to serve out your sentence.

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Do you need to find out if some you know is incarcerated, or has ever been in jail?

To do this, you need to query the jail’s website, and do a search using:

• Their name.
• Date of birth.
• Their booking date if you know it.
• and their jail inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if your friend or family member is in jail, you can call the jail to find out.

If you think you have an outstanding warrant, you can access arrest warrants on the website or you are able to call the court directly. You have to have the person’s first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask them. You should be clear that if you do have an outstanding warrant, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, and their arrest date, contact the jail, on the phone, in person, or look online. Arrest records are in the public record and this information is accessible by the public.

A Civil Process is when you get served with legal papers, like warrants. You can access civil process orders by going to the Sheriff’s office, by phone or online.

All convicted sex offenders must be listed and registered on either a national or state sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted of a sex offense. You can access this information on the internet, but remember that you will not be able to find the precise address, but only the block of the address that they registered.

Court Records are public records. Court Records include a case file containing a docket sheet and all of the documents filed in the case. You are able to access your court records on the internet, or at the clerk’s office of the court where the case was filed.

Each state maintains a record of someone’s criminal background. These state databases are all connected so you are able to track criminal backgrounds from other states. You can go to county courthouse and make an inquiry, or you can check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and in the event that it was in a different state entirely, you may have to pay a fee for a more comprehensive search.

A criminal history search you are able to get a report detailing any arrests, charges, or convictions that may be on a person’s record for the following crimes:

• DWI or DUI.
• Drug crimes.
• Kidnapping.
• Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
• Violent crimes like assault or murder.
• Theft.

If you do a criminal records check, you generally will not see if they have had any moving violations, like:

• Speeding tickets.
• Lost their driver’s license or license revoked or suspended.
• Any accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To search for this kind of information, you will have to do a driving history search.

Have you ever needed to find criminal records? Was it easy? Was your search online or did you have to call the Ozaukee County courthouse? Did you get information that was correct? There are plenty of reasons that folks search for criminal backgrounds and records, and your account could make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI has their list of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Ozaukee County,The Sheriff’s Department keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Everyone knows that serving a jail sentence in the Ozaukee County jail is very scary, soon you will settle into the daily routine there. Prisoners get an alarm to wake up at about 6:00am, and next you’ll have roll call. After roll call you will get breakfast. When you finish eating breakfast you will have to work in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.

Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Ozaukee County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.

Dress Code

When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Ozaukee County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.

How To Send Money to an Inmate

You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.

The process for sending funds to jail inmates changes, so visit the the Ozaukee County Jail website before you send money to an inmate there.


Commissary

The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.

Inmate Medications

If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.

Meals

You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.

Pods / The Yard

The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.

Gangs

As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.


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News and Media

News

Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Ozaukee County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Ozaukee County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.

Apply for a Job at Ozaukee County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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Family Resources

There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.

If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.

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Victim Resources

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.

Victim’s Rights

The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:

• You have the right to protection from the accused.
• You have the right to notification.
• You have the right to attend proceedings.
• You have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• You have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• You have the right to restitution.
• You have the right to a speedy trial.
• You have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• Spouses and children of all victims.
• Parents and guardians of minor victims.
• Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
• Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.

There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.

Victim Notification

The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.

Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.

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Sex Offender Information and Search

All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.

Domestic Violence

If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.

Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.


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Reviews

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been an inmate in this jail? Do you have a friend or family member that spent time there? Have you ever visited someone in this jail?

If so, then please write a review about it. Write about your experience so other people can find out what to expect.

What to put in the review:

• Conditions in Ozaukee County Jail.
• Jail layout and facility
• Guards and staff
• Jail food and commissary
• Visitation Days
• Other Inmates.
• Inmate safety
• Gangs
• Activities and programs


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Tell Your Story

Anyone who’s been in jail has some stories about their time ‘inside’. Why’d you end up in jail? Did you experience fair treatment? What was your daily routine in jail? What were the other inmates like? How did going to jail affect your life?

Speak Your Mind

Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Do you want to find out how to get in touch with somebody you met in jail? Say hello here, just leave a message below.

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