Portage County Jail

Portage County Jail, WI Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 28, 2024

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Location 1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Official Website http://www.co.portage.wi.us/sheriff/corrections/index.html

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Portage County County can be found in the Wisconsin area. Stevens Point – is the county seat. Portage County has a total population of 70474 and was formed in 1836.

Portage County County has a total area of 800 square miles. The zip codes in Portage County County are 54406, 54407, 54423, 54443, 54458, 54467, 54473, 54481, 54492, 54909, 54921.

Portage County Sheriff’s Office:

The Portage County Sheriff, Michael J. Lukas, is the head law enforcement officer in the Portage County county. You can reach him by calling 715-346-1400.

Address: 1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481, 54406, 54407, 54423, 54443, 54458, 54467, 54473, 54481, 54492, 54909, 54921.

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Phone: 715-346-1400

 

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Portage County Jail is located in Portage County County, Wisconsin state. The specific address of the Portage County Jail is 1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481. The Portage County Jail is a correctional facility that house approximately 3,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 50,000. The Portage County Jail is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 715-346-1259, the Portage County Jail information line, or fax at or fax715-346-1591.

Jail History and Structure

In 1978, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Stevens Point. The justice center houses the Portage County county sheriff, Stevens Point police department offices, and the Portage County Jail. The Portage County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Portage County Jail. Originally, the Portage County Jail could house approximately 1667 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Portage County Jail but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Portage County Jail has a 138-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Portage County Jail.

The Portage 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 9, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Portage County Jail is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Portage County Jail, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Portage County Jail has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2004, a mental health unit was established at the Portage County Jail. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Portage County Jail inmates. In 2008, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Portage County Jail inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Portage 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 Portage County Jail where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Portage County Sheriff's Office

Address 1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481
Phone 715-346-1400
Website website

Portage County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Portage County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, WI, 54481
Facility Type Adult
City Stevens Point
Postal Code 54481
State Wisconsin
County Portage County
Official Website http://www.co.portage.wi.us/sheriff/corrections/index.html

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Portage 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 Portage County Jail rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Portage County Jail authorities. You can learn more through the Portage County Jail’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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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

Stevens Point, Portage County , WI Overview

nicknames:
Gateway to the Pineries, City of Wonderful Water
Coordinates:
44.52306°N 89.56028°W
Country:
United States
State:
Wisconsin
County:
Portage
Government:
Mayor:
Mike Wiza
Area:
City:
18.41 sq mi (47.68 km2)
Land:
17.17 sq mi (44.47 km2)
Water:
1.24 sq mi (3.21 km2)
Elevation:
1,089 ft (332 m)
Population (2010):
City:
26,717
Estimate (2019):
25,880
Density:
1,507.19/sq mi (581.93/km2)
Metro:
69,916
Time zone:
UTC−6 (CST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−5 (CDT)
Zip code(s):
54481, 54482
Area code(s):
715 & 534
FIPS code:
55-77200
GNIS feature ID:
1574878

Directions

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