Waukesha County, Wisconsin Inmate Search

A Waukesha County, Wisconsin, inmate search refers to publicly available means of looking up information about individuals in custody. The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office oversees detention operations at the county’s two correctional facilities, the Waukesha County Jail and the Waukesha County Huber Facility. In addition to staffing, the Sheriff’s Office is also responsible for the safety and 24/7 security of inmates held in the county jails.

Beyond managing jail operations, the Sheriff’s Office also maintains an online database that contains the Waukesha County Jail Inmate List. This database is frequently updated to reflect the latest intakes, dispositions, and inmate releases.

Nevertheless, county jails are not only the correctional facilities where Waukesha County offenders are held. Depending on the sentence length and offense classification, inmates may be assigned to correctional facilities elsewhere in the state. State-level jail operations and long-term sentences are managed by the State of Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The Department is responsible for the maintenance and administration of various correctional facilities across the state.

Note: Although the primary law enforcement agency in Waukesha County is the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office, municipal law enforcement agencies like the City of Waukesha Police Department and the City of Brookfield Police Department in the highly populated cities of Waukesha and Brookfield also maintain separate jail rosters, which serve as additional resources for finding inmate information.

How to Find an Inmate in Waukesha County Jail

To find an inmate in Waukesha County, individuals will need to look up the Waukesha County Current Inmate List posted on the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office website. The list is maintained and updated in real time to reflect inmate detention status, confinement location, and the latest intakes and releases of inmates currently held at both the Waukesha County Jail and the Waukesha County Huber Facility.

Before admission to the county jails, Waukesha County arrest and booking records are first prepared by the Waukesha County Sheriff. The office is located at:

515 W. Moreland Blvd.

Waukesha, WI 53188.

How to Use the Waukesha County Jail Roster

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office provides a public, full list of inmates in PDF format, updated hourly. This lookup tool does not prompt users for any inputs. To access this list:

• Visit the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division page online.
• Once on the homepage, scroll down and select "Jail Division."
• Next, click CurrentInmate List,
• Nothing happens the first time; click it again.
• The individual’s device will be prompted to download a PDF file requesting permission.
• Download the file to view the names of inmates alphabetized.

What Information is Included in the Waukesha County Inmate Roster

The Waukesha County inmate roster provides very limited information about inmates held in the County Jail/Huber Facility. The list comprises the following:

• The first and last names of all current inmates being held at the County Jail are listed in alphabetical order.
• The last updated date and time
• The inmate’s location, including those in jail and those not in jail but electronically monitored.

According to the Wisconsin Public Records Law (Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39), any individual (requester) may inspect and/or receive a copy of any government record, unless specifically exempted from disclosure by state or federal laws.

The Waukesha County Current Inmate List is one such record that is open and may be viewed by the public. While state law favors broad access to government records and permits public access, certain categories of information cannot be disclosed in these records. These include:

• Personal data such as Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, or financial account numbers.
• Medical records.
• Any information that may endanger a person or compromise an ongoing investigation, such as home address, personal emails, phone numbers, etc.
• Sealed, expunged, or court-restricted records.

Contact Details for Waukesha County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Provided below are the complete contact details and address of the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office and County Jail, as well as the Huber Facility details:

Waukesha County Jail

515 West Moreland Boulevard,

Waukesha, WI 53188

(262) 548-7170.

(262) 548-7171.

The Waukesha County Huber Facility Address:

1400 Northview Road, Waukesha,
WI 53188,

(262) 548-7181.

Visitation Appointment:

(262) 896-8196

The Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office, which oversees the County Jail, can also be accessed through its official website.

	Address	Contact
Waukesha County Jail	515 W. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188.	Jail phone: (262) 548-7170 Contact Visitation: (262) 548-7171
Waukesha County Huber Facility	1400 Northview Rd. Waukesha, WI 53188.	Facility phone: (262) 548-7181 Visitation Appointment: (262) 896-8196

Jail Facility Overview in Waukesha County

One of the main responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office is the management of the County Jail. The Waukesha County Jail is a 481-bed facility that combines direct supervision with remote supervision housing pods. The County Jail is a maximum-security facility that houses male and female pre-trial and sentenced offenders.

The Sheriff’s Office also oversees the Huber Law, or work release facility. Inmates detained at the Huber Facility are permitted to leave the facility for work, education, child or elder care, and treatment.

Agencies	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office	Office Address: 515 W. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188.	(262) 548-7117	Mondays - Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Emails are sent through the Waukesha County Contact Us web form
Waukesha County Jail	Office Address: 515 W. Moreland Blvd. Waukesha, WI 53188. Mailing Address: Inmate’s First and Last name Waukesha County Jail P.O. Box 0217 Waukesha, WI 53187-0217.	(262) 548-7170	Sundays - Fridays: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m./12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Saturdays: 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	The Waukesha County Jail does not have an official email address. Inmate mail has been moved to a digital service where direct communications will be scanned.
Waukesha County Huber Facility	Office Address: 1400 Northview Rd. Waukesha, WI 53188. Mailing Address: Inmate’s First and Last name Waukesha County Huber Facility 1400 Northview Road Waukesha, WI 53188	(262) 548-7181	Sundays - Thursdays: 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m./12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m./5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Fridays: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m./12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m./5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Saturdays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m./12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m./5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	The Huber Facility does not have an official email address. Only direct communications will be scanned via digital service.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Waukesha County Jail?

The Waukesha County Jail provides multiple options for sending money to individuals incarcerated in any of the Waukesha County Jails:

• The public lobby kiosk is available for access during normal visitation hours. This public computer accepts cash deposits and provides cashless services for individuals who wish to deposit money into an inmate’s account using their debit or credit card. The kiosk vendor typically charges a service fee that varies depending on the amount deposited.
• Money can also be deposited through the mail. Inmate funds sent through mail must be in the form of a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order, and it should be addressed to:

Waukesha County Jail

Attention: Correctional Services Assistant

P.O. Box 0217

Waukesha, WI 53187-0217.

P.O. Box 247

Phoenix, MD 21131

Legal mail, checks, or money orders are to be sent via:

• The other option for sending money to an inmate’s account is through ConnectNetwork.
• Friends and family may purchase special commissary packs for inmates in specific county jail pods, as well as the Huber Facility, by accessing the iCare website.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

In Waukesha County, the Sheriff’s Office manages the only two facilities for housing inmates: the County Jail and the Huber facility. Both facilities use the same inmate search tool, provided and maintained by the County Sheriff’s Office.

Facilities	Search Options	Find or Request Inmate Information
Waukesha County Jail	The Waukesha County Jail has no separate search options.	Inmate information is available on the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office official website.
Waukesha Huber Facility	The Huber Facility has no separate search options.	Inmate information is available on the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office official website.

Waukesha County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Friends and family wishing to visit inmates in custody at the county jail are expected to familiarize themselves with the visitation guidelines provided by the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office Jail Division.

Family members, friends, and approved contacts are allowed for public visitations. Attorneys, law enforcement agents/officers, probation and parole agents, licensed private investigators, process servers, clergy, and social workers/case workers are allowed for professional visitations. Other occupations not listed for professional visitations will require a captain’s approval. All visitors must be appropriately dressed and well-behaved.

For public visitations, each visitor will be required to provide proper identification, which includes the visitor’s name, date of birth, and photograph. Picture ID and professional credentials are required for professional visitations, and in some cases, additional documentation may be requested.

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Saturday	12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Public Video Visitation	10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Professional Video Visitation	10:30 a.m to 3:30 p.m.

Contact visitation is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment only. Professional contact visitations are conducted Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

For further information and more detailed visitation guidelines, visit the Waukesha County Sheriff’s Office County Jail Visitation.

Mailing and Commissary Information

When sending personal mail, friends and family members are to make use of the mailing address below:

Waukesha County Jail, Wisconsin

Inmate’s full name, Inmate number

Inmate’s first and last name

Attention: Correctional Services Assistant (include for checks and money orders)

P.O. Box 0217

Waukesha, WI 53187-0217.

Certain items are not allowed to be sent to inmates, such as:

• Any items classified as contraband, as stated in the County Jail Rulebook
• Cash or personal checks.
• Mail with glitter, glue, confetti, tape, or non-white/non-lined paper, and Polaroid photos.
• Mail with lipstick, perfume, colored ink or markers, and crayons.
• Boxes or catalogs, etc.

All rejected mail is returned when possible.