Portage County, WI Sheriff's Office, Jails and Inmate Lookup

Portage County is a county situated in the United States state of Wisconsin. It is particularly situated in central Wisconsin, intersected by two major highways, including the US Highway 10 and Interstate 39/US Highway 51. According to the US Census Bureau, Portage County had a population of 70377 as of the 2020 census. This county is part of the Stevens Point, WI, Micropolitan Statistical Area. It is also included in the Wausau-Stevens Point-Wisconsin Rapids, WI Combined Statistical Area. Portage County has a total area of 823 square miles comprising 801 square miles of land and 22 square miles of water.   

This county was established in 1836 from the Wisconsin Territory and was later organized in 1844. Portage County was named after the portage between the Fox and Wisconsin rivers, like the city of Portage. This area originally comprised the portage and Portage; however, boundary changes detached the county from its namesake.   

The county’s seat is situated in the city of Stevens Point.  

Portage County Sheriff’s Office  

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office is the chief law enforcement agency in Portage County, located at 1500 Strongs Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481, United States. This Office is created by the Wisconsin Constitution (Article VI, Section 4). This is an elected office in all counties with a four-year term. As such, the Sheriff is a constitutional and Chief Law Enforcement Officer in Portage County, Wisconsin. Typically, the Sheriff’s duties vary and are primarily defined in the Wisconsin Statutes. Common duties usually include maintaining the peace, enforcing state law and County ordinances, serving criminal and civil processes, and running the county jail.   

The Portage County Sheriff’s Office offers a high level of service. It flaunts a long history of serving the residents of Portage County since 1842. This Office covers more than 820 square miles and has a population of more than 70000 citizens within its jurisdiction. This area includes 17 towns and 11 unincorporated municipalities. It operates the County Jail and the Juvenile Detention Facility alongside the County’s Emergency Medical Services program, Emergency Management, and the 911/Dispatch Center.   

The Office works closely with the Village of Plover Police Departments and the City of Stevens Point alongside state agencies, including the State Patrol, University Police, and the Department of Natural Resources. Additionally, it enjoys a close working relationship with more than two dozen fire and EMS agencies.  

It comprises more than 120 professionals from numerous backgrounds, including:  

• 108 full-time employees  
• 48 sworn law enforcement officers  
• 32 corrections officers  
• 19 telecommunications professionals  
• Nine administrative, support, emergency management, and emergency medical specialists  

Corrections Division (Jail)  

The Office’s Corrections Division is in charge of operating the Portage County Jail and the Portage County Juvenile Detention Facility, among other associated programs. Typically, this Division is responsible for providing inmate security, welfare, health, and support. It employs one Juvenile Detention Superintendent, a Captain Sergeant, five full-time Corrections corporals, and 25 full-time corrections officers.   

Portage County Jail continues to utilize the food service vendor, CBM, to prepare meals for the offenders. Typically, this jail contracts CBM to staff the kitchen and cook the meals. Additionally, it has a full-time social worker, a part-time psychiatrist, and a full-time teacher, particularly assigned to the Juvenile Detention Center by the Stevens Point School District.  

Portage County Inmate Search  

Portage County inmate records typically refer to files or documents containing official information about individuals in correctional facilities in Portage County, Wisconsin. These records provide the inmate’s general information, such as an offender’s biodata facility of incarceration, registration number, and release date. According to Wisconsin open records law, these records are usually accessible by the general public upon request.   

You can make requests for these records in person or by mail, or by any other reasonable means to:   

Portage County Sheriff’s Office  

Attention: Records  

1500 Strongs Avenue  

Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481-3542  

(715) 346-1400   

Alternatively, you can submit a request by mail to [email protected]. Remember to include the Case number, Date and location of the incident, Name of the individual involved with your date of birth, and your contact information, including your daytime phone number.  

County Jail Inmate Search  

It is advisable to call the jail and inquire directly about an incarcerated loved one. You can contact the facilities within the county using the following phone numbers:  

• Jail: (715) 346-1259  
• Juvenile Detention: (715) 346-1263  

You should note that you must provide your incarcerated loved one’s full name as booked to the facility and their correct identification number.   

The Sheriff’s Office does not have its online inmate locator on its website. However, it directs users to utilize the VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) option.   

The Wisconsin Department of Corrections operates the VINE network. VINE tracks the custody status and release of inmates confined in Wisconsin jails, not the prison system. This system is handy to crime victims and other individuals with a significant interest in knowing whether an offender is still incarcerated. You can obtain information by calling toll-free at 1-888-944-8463 or going online to www.vinelink.com.  

State Prison Inmate Search   

Some offenders in county jails may be transferred to a state prison once their fate is determined after trial. It is essential to note that all offenders convicted of serious felonies like rape and murder are sent to a state prison where they serve long-term sentences, more than a year. The Wisconsin Department of Corrections manages all state prisons.  

To locate an inmate under the custody of WIDOC, click “General Information” and then choose “Locating an Inmate” from the options available; you can then utilize the Inmate and Offender Search tool to locate an inmate sentenced to state prison and currently housed within a DOC facility. 

Portage County Sheriff's Office

Address

1500 Strongs Avenue, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, 54481

Phone

715-346-1400

Website

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Portage County, WI Jail Inmate Population, Jail Pretrial Population and Confined Population, for 2010-2015 years

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