Jail Division

Captain Jerry Haferman

Sergeants:   D. DeNucci, E. Brooks, L. Handrow, 

K. Brost , J. Hacht and H. Novotny

Contact Information

• Address:       411 S. Center Ave, Jefferson  WI  53549-1703

• Phone:          (920) 674-7310    Central Control
                          (920) 674-7333    Huber Division
                          (920) 674-7357    Jail Nurse
                          (920) 674-7366    Jail Clerk  
                          (920) 674-7485    Jail Fax

The Jefferson County Jail was built in 1991.  One captain, six sergeants , 30 deputies and nine civilian staff oversee jail functions.  Jefferson County Jail also houses inmates from:  Wisconsin State Prison System, Federal Bureau of Prisons, East and West Districts of the Unites States Marshals, and inmates from surrounding counties.

The jail capacity is 229 beds which is split between 116 secure beds and 103 Huber (work release) beds.  Our average total inmate population runs between 180-190 with approximately 60 inmates using their Huber privileges.

The POD side of the jail is maximum security and houses county inmates as well other contracted inmates.  Dormitories provide housing for the minimum security inmates on work release, educational, and home care privileges.  

VISITATION HOURS AND REGULATIONS

Visitation hours are scheduled by inmates last name.

• All visitors must register with proof of identification.   Each inmate will be permitted two, thirty minute visits per week.
  
• No one under the age of 18 will be permitted to visit unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
  
• Visitors under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit.
  

• Following is a list of items that will be accepted in the jail:

1.  Money (Cash or Money orders ONLY)

2.  Undergarments (no more than 3 sets)

Clothing will be plain with no pockets, writing or symbols.

Huber Information

The Huber portion of the jail is used to house inmates with work release privileges.  Huber inmates are charged $17.00 per day.   A $20.00 booking fee and a $6.00 drug testing fee will also be assessed at the start of a Huber inmate's sentence.  There are three deputies assigned to the Huber division, these deputies keep track of work schedules and help unemployed inmates (with work release privileges) find employment. 

Huber inmates starting sentences will need the following items to be released for work and/or child care.

• Work letter on company letterhead to include:  hours of work, rate of pay, day(s) off and pay day.  Huber inmates going out for child care will need:  birth certificate(s) and work letter from the other child care giver.

• $238.00 (2 weeks of Huber charges) plus $20.00 booking fee and $6.00 drug test fee (total:  $264.00) in cash or money order if sentenced for more than 30 days. If sentenced for 30 days or less, multiply the number of days sentenced by $17.00.

• Driver information from inmate or driver must include:  drivers license, vehicle registrations and proof of current insurance.

• New Huber inmates are allowed to bring NEW shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, soap and toothbrush in clear sealed containers.  These items can only be brought in by new inmates.

• Huber inmates can also bring a few changes of clothes.  Lockers are one foot wide, three feet high and 2 feet deep, and provide minimum room for storage of clothing.  Locks are provided.

• All Huber lockers are subject to random searches.

 Please contact the Huber division at:  huber@jeffersoncountywi.gov with any questions.