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Find a Brown County Jail Inmate and Check Current Custody
For a Brown County Jail inmate search, use Brown County’s own jail lookup rather than a people-search or mugshot website. The county tool can be used for people currently in custody and also provides an option to include released inmates.
Information reviewed against current Brown County Sheriff’s Office resources and the current jail handbook available in October 2026.
How to Search the Brown County Jail Roster
You normally do not need to call the jail just to find out whether someone is listed. Start with the county’s live lookup and use the person’s legal name as accurately as possible.
- Open the official inmate lookup. Use the Brown County link above rather than an advertisement or third-party directory.
- Enter the first and last name. If you already know the inmate number, use that instead because it reduces name-match problems.
- Keep the search broad at first. Try the legal name before adding extra information. Names can be entered differently after booking.
- Include released inmates when needed. Select the released-inmate option if the person was recently released or no longer appears in current custody.
- Open the matching record carefully. Match the identity using available identifiers rather than assuming the first similar name is the correct person.
- Use the correct system for the next task. Jail custody, court cases, state-prison custody and public-record requests are separate searches explained below.
What the jail lookup is useful for
The live jail search is the best source for determining whether a person is associated with Brown County Jail custody. The exact fields displayed can differ by record and custody status, so use the live record rather than relying on copied information from an old directory page.
- Current or recent Brown County Jail custody
- Name matching and jail/inmate identifiers
- Released-inmate searches when the release option is selected
- A starting point before checking bond, court or visitation information
If the Person Does Not Appear in the Search
A missing result does not always mean the person was never arrested. Use this order so you do not waste time searching unrelated databases.
| Situation | Best next step | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Arrest happened very recently | Retry the jail lookup later and verify spelling | Booking and data entry may not be complete immediately. |
| Person may already be released | Turn on the released-inmate option | A current-custody-only search can exclude a recent release. |
| Name may be entered differently | Search the legal surname and first name; remove unnecessary middle-name details | Exact-name differences can prevent a match. |
| You know there is a Brown County criminal case | Search Wisconsin Circuit Court Access | Court records and jail custody are separate systems. |
| Person was sentenced to Wisconsin state prison | Use the Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator | State prisoners may no longer appear as county-jail inmates. |
| Person is believed to be in federal custody | Use the Federal Bureau of Prisons locator | Federal custody is not maintained in the county roster. |
If you still cannot determine custody, call the Brown County Jail Division at 920-448-4250. Have the person’s full legal name and, if known, date of birth or inmate number ready.
Check Charges, Court Dates and Case Status Separately
The jail roster answers a custody question. For a Wisconsin criminal case, upcoming hearings, filed charges and case history, use the state’s court system.
- Open the Wisconsin Court System case-search page.
- Choose Wisconsin Circuit Court Access when prompted.
- Search by the person’s name or case number.
- Confirm the case is filed in Brown County.
- Open the case details and review the latest court activity, charges and scheduled events.
Do not assume a charge shown at booking is the final charge. The court record is the better place to follow what prosecutors filed and what happened afterward.
Bond and Release Information
Before paying bond, confirm that you have the correct inmate and the current bond requirement. Brown County directs bond payments through its official jail process and provides an online payment route from the county’s bond page.
Safer way to post bond
- Confirm the inmate in the official jail lookup.
- Verify the current bond requirement before paying.
- Open the county’s official Posting Bond page.
- Use the payment option linked by Brown County or post bond in person at the jail, as applicable.
- Keep the transaction confirmation until the release process is complete.
| Payment detail | Brown County information |
|---|---|
| Card transaction | County guidance currently lists a minimum service fee of $3.99. |
| eCheck | County guidance currently lists a minimum service fee of $2.00. |
| Call-center assistance | An additional $3.50 per transaction is listed for representative assistance. |
| Cash bail transaction | The county page lists an 8.5% service charge with a $10 minimum; verify the current amount before submitting payment. |
| Cashier’s check | Release can be delayed while the check clears. Brown County warns this can take about 10–15 business days from the following Tuesday after bond is posted. |
Release timing: the current inmate handbook states that the normal release time is 8:00 a.m. on the scheduled release date, but operational needs can change the release time up to 11:59 p.m. Do not schedule a pickup around an assumed exact hour without confirming current status.
Brown County Jail Visitation
Brown County uses scheduled video visitation. Registration and approval should be completed before trying to reserve a visit.
| Visit detail | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Visit length | 20 minutes |
| Guests | Generally no more than two guests in view; staff discretion applies, including situations involving small children. |
| On-site cost | No charge |
| Remote visit cost | $5.95 per visit, except qualifying attorney/approved professional visits |
| Visitor registration | Visitor must be at least 18 to register and provide valid government-issued photo identification. |
| Typical approval time | Generally 24–48 hours |
| Advance scheduling | After approval, schedule at least 24 hours ahead unless an attorney/professional exception applies. |
| Minor visitor | A person under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present. |
Current visitation windows
| Visit type | Days | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Remote/off-site | Sunday–Saturday | 7:00–10:30 a.m.; 1:00–3:30 p.m.; 5:30–9:00 p.m. |
| On-site Main Jail / Work Release Center | Monday–Friday | 8:30–10:00 a.m.; 1:30–3:30 p.m. |
Brown County directs visitors to its video-visitation provider for registration and scheduling. Start from the official visitation page so you use the current provider and rules.
Send Money to an Inmate
The inmate handbook says a trust account is opened for an inmate at booking. Family or friends can add funds using the jail’s approved methods.
- Lobby kiosk: use the approved kiosk at the facility when available.
- Online: start from Brown County’s Jail Division page and choose the Inmate Accounts link so you reach the county-approved service.
- Money order: mail it to the jail’s accounting address shown below.
- Personal checks: the handbook says personal checks received by mail are returned.
Attention Accounting
Inmate Name and ID#
Brown County Jail
3030 Curry Ln.
Green Bay, WI 54311
Do not place a personal letter in the same envelope as a money order. The handbook warns that doing so can cause the entire envelope to be returned.
Brown County Jail Division official information and inmate-account link
Use the Correct Inmate Mail Address
Brown County changed personal inmate-mail processing effective October 6, 2025. Personal mail is sent to a central JailATM scanning facility rather than directly to the jail. Mail sent to the jail’s street address as ordinary personal correspondence can be returned to the sender.
JailATM.com
Brown County Jail, WI
Inmate Name and ID Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
- Use the inmate’s correct name and ID number.
- Do not send parcel packages.
- Personal correspondence is scanned for delivery through the jail’s digital-mail system.
- Legal mail from an approved licensed attorney of record follows the jail’s direct legal-mail procedure instead of the personal-mail scanning address.
- Business or transactional documents, including qualifying checks, follow the jail’s Business Office procedure rather than the personal-mail route.
- Mail may be rejected when it violates safety, contact or content restrictions.
Before sending anything unusual, review Brown County’s official inmate mail policy PDF.
Inmate Phone Call Times
According to the current Brown County inmate handbook, inmate telephones are normally available during these periods:
| Period | Phone availability |
|---|---|
| Morning | 7:00–10:30 a.m. |
| Afternoon | 12:00–3:30 p.m. |
| Evening | 5:00–9:00 p.m. |
When another inmate is waiting, calls are limited to 15 minutes. Non-privileged calls may be monitored and recorded. Verified attorney calls are treated differently under jail policy. Facility operations can interrupt normal phone access.
For the full current rules, see the Brown County Jail Inmate Handbook.
Request Jail Records When the Roster Is Not Enough
The public roster is designed for inmate lookup, not for supplying every document connected to an arrest or detention. Brown County Sheriff’s Office directs formal public-record requests through its JustFOIA process.
- Decide exactly which record you need instead of requesting every document associated with a name.
- Open the Sheriff’s Office Public Record Request page.
- Follow the JustFOIA submission link and provide enough details to identify the record.
- Wait for the request to be processed. Brown County says requests can take up to 10 business days.
- Avoid duplicate requests; the county warns that duplicates can result in duplicate responses or fees.
Choose the right database before searching again
| You need to know | Use this source |
|---|---|
| Is the person in Brown County Jail now? | Brown County Jail Inmate Lookup |
| Was the person recently released? | Brown County lookup with the released-inmate option selected |
| What charges or court dates are filed? | Wisconsin Circuit Court Access |
| Was the person transferred to Wisconsin state custody? | Wisconsin DOC Offender Locator |
| Is the person serving a federal sentence? | Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator |
| Do you need a jail document not shown online? | Brown County Sheriff’s Office public-record request |
Brown County Jail Contact Details
| Facility | Brown County Jail |
|---|---|
| Jail Division | Brown County Sheriff’s Office |
| Address | 3030 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI 54311 |
| Phone | 920-448-4250 |
| Fax | 920-391-6802 |
| Administrative hours | Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. |
| Official Jail Division page | Brown County Sheriff’s Office – Jail Division |
For time-sensitive custody, bond or release questions, use the live roster first and then contact the jail when the online information does not resolve the issue.
Related Inmate Search Guides
If your search involves another jurisdiction, these verified guides explain the same custody-versus-court distinction for other jail systems:
Brown County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
1. How do I search Brown County Jail inmates in Wisconsin?
Open Brown County’s official Jail Inmate Lookup Tool and search using the inmate’s first and last name or inmate number. Start with the legal name, verify the matching record carefully, and use the released-inmate option if the person is no longer in current custody.
2. Can I search for inmates who were released from Brown County Jail?
Yes. Brown County’s inmate lookup provides an option to include released inmates. Select that option when a person no longer appears in a current-custody search.
3. What should I do if a recent arrest does not appear in the roster?
Check the spelling, retry the official lookup, and search with the released-inmate option if appropriate. A very recent booking may also take time to appear. If the person still cannot be located, call Brown County Jail at 920-448-4250.
4. What is the Brown County Jail address and phone number?
Brown County Jail is located at 3030 Curry Lane, Green Bay, WI 54311. The Jail Division phone number is 920-448-4250.
5. How can I find an inmate’s charges or court date?
Use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access for filed charges, court dates and case activity. Search the person’s name or case number and verify that the case is filed in Brown County. Jail custody information and court-case information are maintained separately.
6. How do I post bond for someone in Brown County Jail?
First verify the inmate and current bond requirement. Then use Brown County’s official Posting Bond page for the approved online payment route or instructions for paying at the jail. Do not send money because of an unsolicited call or text claiming payment is required to avoid arrest.
7. How do I schedule a Brown County Jail visit and what does it cost?
Register through the video-visitation service linked from Brown County’s official visitation page. Visitors age 18 or older need valid government-issued photo identification, and approval generally takes 24–48 hours. On-site visits are free; the county currently lists remote visits at $5.95 except qualifying attorney or approved professional visits.
8. How can family or friends send money to a Brown County Jail inmate?
The current inmate handbook lists approved options including the facility lobby kiosk, the online inmate-account service linked by Brown County, and money orders mailed to Attention Accounting at Brown County Jail. Personal checks sent by mail are returned.
9. What address should I use for personal inmate mail?
Personal mail should be addressed to JailATM.com, Brown County Jail, WI, the inmate’s name and ID number, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401. Brown County moved personal mail to this scanning process effective October 6, 2025; ordinary personal mail sent directly to the jail can be returned.
10. What if the person was transferred from the county jail to Wisconsin state prison?
Use the Wisconsin Department of Corrections Offender Locator. A person transferred to state custody may no longer appear as a current Brown County Jail inmate, so the DOC locator is the appropriate next search.
Best Next Step
If you only need to know whether someone is in custody, start with the official Brown County Jail inmate lookup. Use court records only when you need case information, and use Wisconsin DOC only when the person may have moved into state custody. This avoids mixing jail, court and prison records that answer different questions.