Dane County Jail
Wisconsin
Dane County Jail
The Dane County Sheriff's Office operates the Dane County Jail in downtown Madison.
- Address
- 115 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703
- Phone
- (608) 284-6800
- Sheriff / jail site
- https://www.danesheriff.com/
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How to find an inmate
To check whether someone is held at the Dane County Jail in Madison, use the inmate lookup on the Dane County Sheriff's Office website. You can also call the sheriff's office at (608) 284-6800 with the person's full name and date of birth. For people sentenced to state prison, use the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Offender Locator.
Visitation
The Dane County Sheriff's Office sets visiting rules at the Dane County Jail in Madison, and visits may need to be scheduled in advance. Check the sheriff's official website or call the jail to confirm current visiting methods, schedules and ID requirements.
Bail and bond
In Wisconsin, a judge or court commissioner sets bail, and commercial bail bonds are not allowed, so cash bail is paid directly. Check the Dane County Sheriff's Office website or call the jail to confirm the bail amount, where to pay in Madison and which payment methods are accepted.
Mail and money
Send mail to the inmate by full name at the jail's mailing address and follow the jail's content rules. Check the Dane County Sheriff's Office website or call the jail to confirm current mail rules and the approved ways to deposit money into an inmate account.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find out if someone is in the Dane County Jail?
Use the inmate lookup on danesheriff.com, or call (608) 284-6800 with the person's full name and date of birth.
What is the address of the Dane County Jail?
The jail is at the Public Safety Building, 115 W Doty St, Madison, WI 53703.
How do I post bail in Dane County?
Wisconsin does not allow commercial bail bonds, so cash bail set by the court is paid directly. Check the sheriff's website or call the jail for the amount and payment options.
Can I send money to an inmate at the Dane County Jail?
Yes, through the jail's approved deposit methods. Confirm the current options on the sheriff's website or by phone.