Frequently Asked Questions

The jail holds people arrested or charged with any level of offense from a misdemeanor driving offense to a serious felony as well as people convicted of a crime and serving time on a sentence. Intoxicated persons who may be a danger to themselves or others are occasionally held in the jail temporarily until transportation to a detoxification center is available. The Sheriff's Office follows an inmate classification process to determine which housing unit would be the best place to house a particular inmate to best maintain the safety and security of the facility.

You can find a current list of people in our custody on our Inmate Roster and Public Safety Portal.

The initial court appearance is typically at 1 p.m. the following business day after arrest. It can take 2 to 3 hours for an inmate to be released.

You must have the exact amount of money needed as officer's can not give out change. Credit cards can be used on a limited basis. Call the jail at 715-386-4752 for information.

You can find instructions on how to post bond for someone here on the Paying Bonds page.

You can find information on how contact an inmate on our Contacting and Visiting page.

If an inmate has left the St Croix County Jail and was either required to leave behind their personal belongings or did not get back all their property at release, the inmate must pick up the property themselves or designate someone else to pick up the property within 30 days of their release date. The designee must bring identification.

• If the property was confiscated at the time of arrest, you will have to contact the Police Department that arrested the inmate.
• If a vehicle was impounded or towed, you will have to contact the arresting agency and/or impound lot to determine what is needed to retrieve the vehicle.

No items can be dropped off for inmates, except prescription medications, eyeglasses, or other medical equipment which must be approved by the jail nurse. The following items can be kept by inmates:

• Books, hygiene items, writing material, uniforms and shoes are provided to the inmate while in custody. Inmates may purchase stamps, snacks, soft drinks and other necessities through canteen with their own funds.
• You can drop off prescription medication in clean appropriately marked prescription containers. The information on the containers will be used to help verify the inmate's doctor, pharmacy, and dosage amounts.
• Photographs must be appropriate in nature. Please use the United States Postal Service (USPS) to mail all photos and letters. We will not accept any notes, letters, cards, or photos unless they arrive through the post office.

You can find information about fingerprinting services here.

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