Buffalo County Jail, WI Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 21, 2024

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Buffalo County County can be found in the Wisconsin area. Alma – is the county seat. Buffalo County has a total population of 13167 and was formed in 1853.

Buffalo County County has a total area of 675 square miles. The zip codes in Buffalo County County are 54610, 54622, 54629, 54743, 54755, 54756.

Buffalo County Sheriff’s Office:

The Buffalo County Sheriff, Michael J. Schmidtknecht, is the head law enforcement officer in the Buffalo County county. You can reach him by calling 608-685-4433.

Address: 407 South 2nd Street, Alma, Wisconsin, 54610, 54610, 54622, 54629, 54743, 54755, 54756.

Fax:

Phone: 608-685-4433

Buffalo County Arrest Warrants

Buffalo County Child Support Warrants

Buffalo County Sex Offender Registry

Buffalo County Sex Offender Registry

Buffalo County Jail is located in Buffalo County County, Wisconsin state. The specific address of the Buffalo County Jail is 407 South Second Street, , PO Box 396, Alma, WI, 54610-0396. The Buffalo County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 56,000. The Buffalo County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 608-685-4433, the Buffalo County Jail information line, or fax at or fax608-685-3379.

Jail History and Structure

In 1985, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Alma. The justice center houses the Buffalo County county sheriff, Alma police department offices, and the Buffalo County Jail. The Buffalo County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Buffalo County Jail. Originally, the Buffalo County Jail could house approximately 2281 inmates.

Over the years, the Buffalo County Jail has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the Buffalo County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Buffalo County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Buffalo County Jail has a 132-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Buffalo County Jail.

The Buffalo County Jail comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 13. The youth detained in the Buffalo County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Buffalo County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Buffalo County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2012, a mental health unit was established at the Buffalo County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Buffalo County Jail inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Buffalo County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Buffalo County Jail inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the Buffalo County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

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Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the Buffalo County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Buffalo County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Buffalo County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the Buffalo County Jail include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the Buffalo County Jail.

The Buffalo County Jail is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the Buffalo County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Buffalo County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Buffalo County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Alma, Buffalo County , WI Overview

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