Racine County, WI Jail Inmate Search & Roster

Racine County, Wisconsin · Official custody lookup guide

Find Someone in the Racine County Jail and Verify the Booking

If you are trying to find someone arrested in Racine, Mount Pleasant, Caledonia, Burlington, Sturtevant, Waterford or elsewhere in Racine County, start with the Racine County Sheriff’s Office inmate locator. It is the county’s searchable custody system and is more useful than relying on an unofficial jail roster.

The official locator can help you confirm the person, inmate number, current cell location, custody date, bail or fine amount and available court information. An arrest or booking does not by itself mean the person has been convicted of a crime.

How to Search the Racine County Jail Roster

1. Open the official Racine County inmate locator using the button above.
2. Enter the person’s last name. Add the first name to narrow the results.
3. If necessary, use the available gender or year of birth field. The date-of-birth search uses the year format.
4. Open the matching inmate record and compare the identifying information instead of relying only on a name match.
5. Write down the inmate number/SPN, cell location, bail or fine amount, custody date and court information if you need them for mail, visitation or another jail service.
6. If the locator provides a court-detail option, review the linked case information separately because jail custody and court-case status are not the same record.

Information shown in the official inmate locator

If the Inmate Does Not Appear

A failed Racine County Jail search does not always mean the person was never arrested. Use the record system that matches the person’s actual custody status.

Also consider whether the person has already posted bond, was released, was transferred to another jurisdiction, entered Wisconsin Department of Corrections custody, or is connected with a record that is not publicly displayed.

Racine County Jail is not Racine Correctional Institution

This is an important local distinction. Racine County Jail is the county jail at 717 Wisconsin Avenue in Racine. Racine Correctional Institution (RCI), at 2019 Wisconsin Street in Sturtevant, is operated by the Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility (RYOCF), at 1501 Albert Street in Racine, is also a Wisconsin DOC facility.

If the person has been sentenced or transferred into state custody, search the Wisconsin DOC locator instead of repeatedly searching the county jail roster.

Check Racine County Charges and Court Dates

The jail locator answers a custody question. Wisconsin Circuit Court Access, commonly called CCAP or WCCA, is the better source when you need public information about the criminal case itself.

1. First find the correct person in the Racine County inmate locator and note any available court branch or case information.
2. Open Wisconsin Circuit Court Access.
3. Search by the person’s name or case number.
4. Confirm that the case is filed in Racine County.
5. Compare identifying information before relying on the record.
6. Review available charges, hearings, court dates, filings and case status.

Bond, Court Processing and Release Timing

Racine County publishes several local details that are useful when the inmate locator has not yet changed after court.

• Cash bond: an amount is paid so the person can be released subject to the court’s conditions.
• Signature bond: the inmate signs the bond agreeing to return to court.
• Co-signature bond: the inmate and another named person sign the bond.
• Probation hold: there is no bond that can simply be paid to remove a Wisconsin DOC probation hold. The jail waits for DOC authorization to release the hold.
• Out-of-county hold or detainer: another jurisdiction may have a warrant or hold. Even when the local case is resolved, the person may not be released from custody.

For a person arrested on a new charge, the county says the initial court appearance is generally the next business day between 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., excluding traffic matters. Warrant cases may take one to two business days. These are general published practices, not guaranteed hearing or release times.

When an inmate has completed a sentence, Racine County says releases commonly occur between 4:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., although exceptions occur.

The county currently publishes a $30 booking fee for a person serving time at the jail and a $35 warrant processing fee when applicable. Fees and payment services can change, so check the Sheriff’s current bond information before making a payment.

Racine County Jail Visitation

Racine County offers non-contact visits and video visitation. Housing classification determines which option an inmate can use.

Sunday non-contact “face-to-face” visits

The county allows eligible minimum-classification inmates, including certain AODA, Huber, community-service and inmate-worker classifications, one non-contact visit per week. The visit is conducted behind glass using a telephone and is normally 20 minutes.

• Maximum of 4 visitors per inmate visit, regardless of age.
• Visitors must be at least 18 or accompanied by an adult.
• Visitors must be sober.
• Bring acceptable photo identification.
• Cell phones are not allowed in the Law Enforcement Center during visitation.
• Inmates on disciplinary status do not receive visits.

If the inmate is not on one of the listed floors and is not on disciplinary status, the county directs visitors to use video visitation instead.

Video visits

Inmates who are not in disciplinary segregation may use the jail’s video-visitation system. Sessions are scheduled for 20 minutes and can be ended by correctional staff when necessary for facility security.

On-site video visits can be conducted from the jail’s visitation room without an off-site connection fee. Remote visits are also available through the county’s approved system and may carry a fee.

The jail publishes lobby registration/scheduling access during these periods:

• 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Put Money on a Racine County Inmate Account

Money placed in an inmate trust account may be used for commissary purchases, medical fees, Huber fees and other authorized expenses.

The Sheriff’s Office provides deposit access at the 24-hour jail entrance off 8th Street. For cash deposited through the kiosk, the county currently publishes these transaction fees:

The kiosk limit is currently $200 per transaction. The county also provides an online deposit option through its approved account service. Because payment vendors and fees can change, start from the official Racine County inmate accounts page rather than searching for a payment company independently.

Care packages are handled separately. Racine County currently provides an approved iCare program for eligible personal-care items, snacks and other package options. Use the county’s commissary page to reach the current approved ordering system.

How to Mail a Racine County Jail Inmate

Before mailing anything, obtain the inmate’s SPN/inmate number and housing location from the locator. Racine County requires identifying information on incoming personal mail.

Important current mail restrictions include:

• General incoming mail is inspected.
• General mail over 5 pages is normally placed in secure property unless an approved waiver applies.
• Photos cannot exceed 4 × 6 inches; Polaroid photos are not accepted.
• Commercial or homemade greeting cards and postcards are not accepted.
• Do not use stickers, glitter, perfume, tape, glue or other adhesive materials.
• Do not use markers, colored pencils, gel pens or crayons; the jail specifies ordinary ballpoint pen or pencil.
• Do not send food or gifts through regular mail.
• Books and other publications have separate publisher restrictions, and hardcover books are not accepted.

The complete prohibited-item list is longer than the summary above. Check the official Racine County Jail mail policy before sending photos, books, publications or unusual material.

Picking Up an Inmate’s Property

An inmate can complete a property-release form for certain belongings. Racine County lists items such as keys, cell phones, jewelry and insurance cards as property that may be released when authorized.

The person collecting the property must bring valid photo identification. The county’s published property-pickup hours are 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. It is best to make sure the inmate has completed the required release form before traveling to the jail.

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Racine County Jail Inmate Search FAQs

1. How do I find someone in the Racine County Jail?

Use the Racine County Sheriff’s official inmate locator. Start with the person’s last name, add the first name if necessary, and confirm the matching record using available identifiers such as date of birth, inmate number and custody information.

2. Is there an official Racine County Jail roster?

Yes. Racine County provides an official searchable inmate locator rather than requiring users to rely on an unofficial static roster. It can display current inmate and custody details when they are publicly available.

3. What information can I search by?

The official interface provides search fields for last name, first name, gender and year of birth. Starting with fewer fields can help when you are unsure how the person’s name appears in the jail record.

4. Why can’t I find someone who was just arrested?

The person may still be going through transport, identification or booking. They may also have been released, transferred, entered another jurisdiction’s custody, or be listed under a different legal spelling. Try again later and check the appropriate state or court system when necessary.

5. What is the Racine County Jail phone number and address?

The jail is at 717 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403. The main jail phone number is 262-636-3929.

6. How do I check an inmate’s court date or criminal case?

Review available court information in the inmate locator, then use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access (WCCA) for the public Racine County court case. Court records and jail custody records serve different purposes.

7. Can I visit an inmate at Racine County Jail?

Yes, subject to the inmate’s classification and disciplinary status. Racine County offers eligible Sunday non-contact visits and video visitation. Verify the inmate’s current housing location and the Sheriff’s current schedule before traveling.

8. How do I put money on a Racine County inmate’s account?

Racine County provides deposit options through its approved inmate-account system and a kiosk at the 24-hour jail entrance off 8th Street. Confirm the inmate’s identity before paying and use the county’s inmate-account page to reach the current approved service.

9. How do I send mail to a Racine County inmate?

Address mail using the inmate’s full name, SPN number and housing unit, followed by Racine County Jail, 717 Wisconsin Avenue, Racine, WI 53403. Follow the county’s restrictions on photos, page limits, cards, adhesives, writing materials and publications.

10. Is Racine Correctional Institution the same as Racine County Jail?

No. Racine County Jail is operated locally by the Racine County Sheriff’s Office. Racine Correctional Institution in Sturtevant and Racine Youthful Offender Correctional Facility in Racine are Wisconsin Department of Corrections facilities and should be searched through the state DOC locator.

Responsible use: Jail, arrest, warrant and charge information can change and does not establish guilt or a criminal conviction. Verify a person’s identity carefully and use the relevant court record when you need the legal status or disposition of a case.