Polk County Jail, WI Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: March 25, 2024

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Polk County County can be found in the Wisconsin area. Balsam Lake – is the county seat. Polk County has a total population of 43450 and was formed in 1853.

Polk County County has a total area of 914 square miles. The zip codes in Polk County County are 54001, 54004, 54005, 54006, 54009, 54020, 54024, 54026, 54810, 54824, 54837, 54851, 54853, 54858.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office:

The Polk County Sheriff, Brent A. Waak, is the head law enforcement officer in the Polk County county. You can reach him by calling 715-485-8300.

Address: 1005 West Main Street, Balsam Lake, Wisconsin, 54810, 54001, 54004, 54005, 54006, 54009, 54020, 54024, 54026, 54810, 54824, 54837, 54851, 54853, 54858.

Fax: 715-485-8310

Phone: 715-485-8300

Polk County Arrest Warrants

Polk County Child Support Warrants

Polk County Sex Offender Registry

Polk County Sex Offender Registry

Polk County Jail is located in Polk County County, Wisconsin state. The specific address of the Polk County Jail is 1005 West Main Street, Suite 900, Balsam Lake, WI, 54810. The Polk County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 57,000. The Polk County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 715-485-8370, the Polk County Jail information line, or fax at or fax715-485-8375.

Jail History and Structure

In 1980, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Balsam Lake. The justice center houses the Polk County county sheriff, Balsam Lake police department offices, and the Polk County Jail. The Polk County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Polk County Jail. Originally, the Polk County Jail could house approximately 1616 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Polk County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Polk County Jail has a 147-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Polk County Jail.

The Polk 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 11. The youth detained in the Polk County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Polk County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Polk County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2009, a mental health unit was established at the Polk County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Polk County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Polk County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Polk 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 Polk 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 Polk County Jail inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the Polk County Jail. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the Polk County Jail if you have been arrested within the past year.

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

The Polk 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 Polk County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Polk County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Polk 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

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