Inmate Search 🔍 | Dane County Jail System

Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of Dane, WI. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in Dane County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

2120 Rimrock Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53713

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center?

Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Madison police department at 608-284-6100 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center?

It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Wisconsin inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Wisconsin.

Q. What are the visitation rules of Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center?

Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
For more information one can call 608-284-6100.

Dane County Jail System - William H. Ferris Center Visitation Hours

Sunday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday	7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday	9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.	12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.	5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.