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

Price County is a county in the United States state of Wisconsin. Phillips is Price County’s county seat. The price County Government aims to preserve and enhance the economic wellbeing, quality of life, and the environment within the County. Its purpose is to offer the highest quality and cost-effective services to the taxpayers and citizens of Price County. This County is the fifth largest in land area of Wisconsin’s 72 counties.   

Situated in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, this County is famous for its spectacular natural beauty, including 18000 acres of water and extensive national, state, and county forestland areas. It is home to 15581 residents scattered throughout the region in small villages, cities, and townships. The major industries in Price County are tourism, wood and paper products, and manufacturing. Some other sectors include health care, transportation, and farming.   

The Price County Courthouse and County Normal Building are situated in Philips, in central Price County. The residents and interested parties can access departments and activities via the County’s official website.   

Price County Sheriff’s Office  

The Price County Sheriff’s Office aims to enhance the quality of life in Price County by working cooperatively with the general public to preserve peace, reduce the fear of crime, enforce the law, and provide a safe environment. This Office strives to provide law enforcement services and promote a partnership for a safer community through citizen interaction and law enforcement with an emphasis on fairness, integrity, and education.   

Price County was established as an act of the State Legislature on March 3, 1879, from parts of Lincoln and Chippewa Counties. Per the bill’s provisions to create it, this County was attached to Taylor County for judicial purposes. Then, the District Attorney, Sheriff, and Clerk of Court of Taylor County served the newly established Price County. Therefore, Price County needed to appoint a Deputy Sheriff. Hence, Sheriff Dennis Needham of Taylor County appointed Chris Dardis of Phillips as the first Deputy Sheriff to fulfill the above necessity. Eli L. Urquhart was elected Sheriff of Taylor County and served Taylor and Price Counties between 1880 and 1881 in the November 1879 election.   

After the separation of the judicial system of the two counties, the County held the first election for the Office of the Sheriff on November 18, 1881. Alexander W. Bond of the Republican ticket won with 135 votes of the 294 votes cast in the election and took Office as the first elected Sheriff of Price County on February 18, 1882.   

Services  

The Sheriff’s Office offers numerous services to the residents of Price County, Wisconsin. These services include property watch, fingerprinting, enhanced 911 services, Medication drop box, and the CodeRED Emergency Notification System. Additionally, this Office handles the service of legal papers under Wisconsin Statute 59.27(4).   

Price County Jail  

The Price County Jail is a medium security facility in Phillips, Price County. This jail at 164 Cherry St, Phillips, WI 54555, United States, houses adult offenders awaiting trial or those serving short sentences, usually less than a year.   

The staff at the jail is committed to providing fair and consistent treatment to all offenders in custody. The jail encourages inmates to utilize all available resources during incarceration and recognize the vital role family and community play in rehabilitation.  

Price County Inmate Search  

Price County inmate records are official files containing information regarding individuals booked or incarcerated in state prisons, county jails, and conservation camps in Price County, Wisconsin. Data contained in these inmate records include the offender’s name, date of birth, gender, locations, registration numbers, and custody status. According to the Wisconsin open records law, the general public and other interested parties can obtain inmate records upon request.   

Depending on their holding facility, there are different ways to search for an inmate. If you believe your family or friend is incarcerated, here are some ways you can search for them:  

Price County Jail Inmate Search  

If your loved one is incarcerated in the Price County Jail, visit the jail’s official website to search for information regarding them. The Price County Jail has an inmate roster containing the Current Inmate List arranged in alphabetic order (A-Z). Usually, this roster has a timeline; for instance, currently, the list is for the week beginning 08/21/2022. The roster contains inmate information, including the inmate’s full name, date of birth, offense, sentence, release date, and identification number.   

To access this roster, visit the Price County Sheriff’s Office website and on the dropdown list on the left, click Price County Jail and then click “Current Inmate List – A-Z,” and you will get the list. Alternatively, if you cannot find your incarcerated loved one on this inmate roster, you can consider contacting the jail administration staff by phone at 715-339-4116 or by fax at 715-339-3015. Before making this call, ensure you have the inmate’s full name or identification information. You may also search for an inmate by visiting VINELink.   

It is essential to note that it may take some time before an inmate is displayed on the roster if they just got booked into the jail.   

State Prison Offender Search  

The County Jail moves some of its detainees to state prisons after trial. It would be best to utilize the Wisconsin Department of Corrections’ official website to locate such offenders. Visit this website and click on “Adult Institutions,” then click “General Information,” which leads you to the “Locate an Inmate” option. This inmate and offender search typically allows you to locate an offender currently sentenced to state prison and housed in a DOC facility. 

Price County Sheriffs Department

Address

164 Cherry Street, Phillips, Wisconsin, 54555

Phone

715-339-3011

Website

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County Jails in Price County, WI

Police Departments in Price County, WI

Price County, WI Incarceration Statistics

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

Price County, WI Female Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Price County, WI Male Population, Rate & Count for 2010-2015 years

Price County, WI Incarceration Rates by Race, for 2010-2015 years