Brown County, Wisconsin Inmate Search

An inmate search essentially serves as a request for public records maintained by a detention or correctional institution. Members of the public often perform this search to find crucial information about their detained loved ones (such as a bond amount) or determine the status of an offender.

In Brown County, Wisconsin, inmate searches are conducted through the Sheriff’s Office - Jail Division, the agency that runs the Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center. The jail holds the county’s arrested population, with the exclusion of persons transferred out of county jurisdiction to state or federal custody. Searches for state inmates can be conducted through the Wisconsin Department of Corrections (DOC), while searches for federal inmates are handled through the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

Brown County does not operate independent city or municipal jails for long-term detention. While local police stations-such as the Green Bay and De Pere Police Departments, which serve the county’s most populated areas-may hold arrestees for questioning, this stay is brief.

A police department’s lockup facility (consisting of holding rooms and cells, as defined in DOC 349.03) generally holds detainees only for the time reasonably necessary to complete investigation, processing, transfer, or release, while adhering to local policy and Wis. Admin. Code § DOC 349 regulations. Wisconsin jurisdictions typically limit these stays to a maximum of 24 to 72 hours. To inquire about the custody status or other information for someone detained in a lockup, one should contact the arresting police department.

How to Find an Inmate in Brown County Jail

Individuals who wish to determine whether a person has been confined in the Brown County Jail will need to contact the local Sheriff’s Office, as it is this agency-specifically its Jail Division-that oversees day-to-day operations at the local jail.

Contact can be made directly (in person or by phone) to check the status and obtain other information about a jail inmate. At the same time, parties can access the Jail Division’s web-based jail roster (Jail Inmate Lookup Tool) to conduct searches remotely or submit a public records request online.

Below is the address of the Brown County Jail facility, where the Jail Division is also headquartered.

3030 Curry Lane

Green Bay, WI 54311

How to Use the Brown County Jail Roster

Accessing the Brown County jail roster is relatively straightforward. Interested members of the public can follow these steps:

• On a web browser, visit the Sheriff’s Office - Jail Division’s website. Once there, locate and select "Inmate Look Up" under the Quick Links section. This action loads the interface for the Jail Inmate Lookup Tool (jail roster).
• In the provided search fields, enter either an inmate’s first/last name (and date of birth, if known) or unique identification number. This identifier can be the inmate’s Booking Number, Permanent Number, State ID, County ID, FBI Number, or ICE Number. Inquirers can also select the checkbox to include released inmates in the search results.
• Click the "Search" button.

Selecting "Search" prompts the system to return all results matching the name or number query.

What Information is Included in the Brown County Inmate Roster

The Brown County inmate/jail roster provides specific information about persons currently imprisoned locally (and those released, if the user selects the appropriate checkbox).

The initial results page after searching the roster provides basic details for all inmates matching the user’s search criteria, such as

• Complete name (last, first, and middle)
• Booking number
• Permanent ID
• Date of birth
• Release Date (if applicable)

More details about an inmate’s time in custody, in addition to the above, become available upon selecting their name from the list of results. This information includes

• Identifying Data: Mugshot (front and side, plus photos of tattoos or other markings), sex, height, weight, hair color, hair length, eye color, and complexion
• Inmate Information: Includes the individual’s State ID and FBI number
• Incarceration Information: Current location, county, commitment date, projected release date
• Detainer Information: Any jurisdictional or agency holds impacting the inmate (e.g., Probation Hold, Immigration Detainer)
• Bond Information: Details on any bond set for the offense, including the court case number, bond type, bond amount, status, set by (the agency that affixed the bond), additional bond amount (if any), set date, and the total bond amount
• Charge Information: Court case number, offense date, code of law violated, offense description (e.g., Bail Jumping, Disorderly Conduct), offense grade (e.g., misdemeanor, forfeiture, civil court case), and degree

Notably, there are exceptions to the type of information available to the public via the Brown County inmate roster. Under Wisconsin’s Open Records Law, codified in Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39, inmate information is generally accessible to the public, except for records exempted by statute or judicial order. For this reason, individuals who access the Brown County jail roster are not furnished any confidential data, such as a juvenile arrestee’s record, an inmate’s protected health data, or the identifying information of certain crime victims.

Contact Details for Brown County Jail or Sheriff’s Office

Members of the public can locate or contact the Brown County Jail or Brown County Sheriff’s Office - Jail Division in Wisconsin using the following details.

Agency	Physical Address	Phone Number
Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center (also where the Jail Division is situated)	3030 Curry Lane Green Bay, WI 54311	Jail Administrator: (920) 448-4250

Jail Facility Overview in Brown County

The Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center, situated in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is a secure facility that houses individuals either accused of or sentenced for criminal offenses within Brown County. The jail has the capacity to hold 622 adults and 15 juveniles (juveniles are confined in a specialized pod). In 2025, the facility’s average daily population was 840 inmates, including those in the Electronic Monitoring Program (EMP). Notably, a future expansion is expected to add 129 beds to the current capacity by September 2026.

Per Wis. Stat. §§ 302.31 and 938.209, juveniles apprehended for delinquent acts may be transported to the Brown County Jail, the primary juvenile detention center in Brown County. However, the Youth Justice Services Unit, a division of the Brown County Health and Human Services Department, serves as the county’s statutory intake authority for all juvenile delinquency matters. This unit manages the assessment phase for all delinquent juveniles, determining whether a juvenile will be released to a parent or guardian, held in secure detention (i.e., the Brown County Jail), or sent to the non-secure Shelter Care facility at 2980 Saint Anthony Drive, Green Bay. The Shelter Care facility has a capacity of up to 18 youth.

Agency	Office and Mail Address	Phone Number	Office Hours	Email
Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center	3030 Curry Lane Green Bay, WI 54311	(920) 448-4250	Administrative Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday Jail: 24 hours a day, full week	To email the Brown County Jail Division, complete the form available on the agency’sGeneral Informationpage.
Brown County Youth Justice Services Unit	Office Address: 111 North Jefferson Street Green Bay, WI 54301 Mail Address: PO Box 22188 Green Bay WI 54305-2188	(920) 448-6000	Monday to Thursday: 7.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Friday: 7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.	Fill out the form at https://www.bchumanservices.com/contact/ to email the Unit.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center

A Brown County jail inmate’s trust account can be used for different purposes, including commissary, medical fees, and jail processing fees. To add money to an inmate’s account, individuals have the following options:

• In Person via Kiosk Deposit: Members of the public can stop by the kiosk at the main jail facility lobby or at the Brown County Courthouse to fund an inmate’s account. The kiosk has a maximum daily deposit of $150 and a maximum 30-day deposit of $500. Depositors are charged a processing fee per transaction-$2 for cash transactions and $8.95 for debit/credit card transactions.
• Mail Deposit: Individuals can deposit a money order or cashier’s check into an inmate’s account. The money order or check must be made out to the inmate. It should be noted that the jail collects 25-100% of the deposited amount to cover any debt owed by the inmate.
• Online Deposit: Parties can sign in to the jail vendor’s website to send money to a Brown County jail inmate. For each transaction, an $8.95 processing fee applies, and depositors are limited to a minimum payment of $9.95 and a maximum of $150 per transaction. It is important to mention that fees are subject to change, but the most current charges can always be confirmed through the vendor.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center provides an accessible online Jail Inmate Lookup Tool (jail roster) for retrieving pertinent details about an inmate. This tool displays records for a particular inmate-specifically, the system returns adult inmate records in response to a user inquiry, as these records are releasable to the public under Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.

Although the jail facility maintains a juvenile pod for minors (10-17) facing delinquency charges, information regarding their confinement is nonpublic, as mandated by Wis. Stat. § 938.396. According to the law, only specific parties (e.g., parents, guardians, legal counsel, law enforcement, court officials) have the right to access details about a juvenile’s detention and other related records. The Brown County Jail or Youth Justice Services Unit can be contacted for inquiries regarding a juvenile delinquent.

Facility Name	Public Inmate Search Availability	Statutory Authority	Access Method
Brown County Jail and Juvenile Detention Center	Yes (adult offender records)	Wis. Stat. §§ 19.31-19.39	Via the Jail Inmate Lookup Tool. New arrests may not appear immediately.
	No (juvenile offender records)	Wis. Stat. § 938.396	In person or via phone. Requires ID/Proof of relationship.

Brown County Visitation Rules and Schedules

The Brown County Jail’s visitation schedule for family and friends is as follows:

Visitation Method	Days	Hours	Maximum Allowed Time	Maximum Person Limit Per Session	Charges
On-site at video terminals in the jail lobby	Monday through Friday	8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	20 minutes	Two	Free
Off-site (remote video) via the facility’s approved vendor’s website	Sunday through Saturday	7:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	20 minutes	Two	$5.95 per session

All personal visits must be scheduled 24 hours in advance through the jail’s approved vendor. A non-expired, government-issued photo ID is required for all visitors. Visits are recorded and may be monitored by the Brown County Sheriff’s Office. Underaged visitors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian during the call, whether it happens on-site or remotely.

All visitors are required to follow the jail’s established rules, or they risk losing visitation privileges or facing criminal prosecution. Prohibited acts include

• Wearing provocative dressing or tight-fitting clothes, or showing nudity.
• Engaging in disruptive behavior, including loud talking and provocative conduct.
• Being under the influence of alcohol or drugs or possessing contraband (e.g., drugs, weapons).
• Attempting a three-way call.
• Duplicating or recording the video visit without prior written permission from the Jail Administration.
• Damaging or defacing the visitation equipment.

Guidelines and forms for religious and professional visits are available on the Jail Division’s website.

Mailing and Commissary Information

Inmates incarcerated at the Brown County Jail in Wisconsin have the privilege of sending and receiving postal mail. Generally, any individual is permitted to send correspondence to a Brown County jail inmate, with the exception of parties who are explicitly prohibited:

• The victim(s) of the inmate’s crime
• Co-defendants
• Former or current inmates
• Parolees and probationers
• Current or former jail employees, contract employees, or volunteers
• Anybody who has a standing Protection from Abuse Order against the inmate that forbids such contact

Mail intended for an inmate must adhere to a specific addressing format and be sent to the jail’s central processing facility, which an approved third-party vendor manages. All incoming mail is opened, scanned, and then delivered to the inmate digitally. Acceptable items include letters, pictures, and drawings. Parcel packages are rejected and not processed.

To obtain the correct mailing address for sending personal mail to a Brown County jail inmate, or find the directions and addresses for sending legal mail or business and transactional documents, one should consult the jail’s Mail Policy or contact the jail administrator at (920) 448-4250.

Individuals who wish to deposit funds for commissary use can find pertinent information on the jail facility’s Inmate Accounts and Commissary Information webpage.