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St. Croix County Jail Roster: Inmate Search, Booking Records & Custody Information
Looking for someone currently held in the St. Croix County Jail? The most direct starting point is the county’s official Inmate Roster and Public Safety Portal, linked from the St. Croix County government website.
The jail is located at 1101 Carmichael Road, Suite G200, Hudson, WI 54016, and operates through the St. Croix County Sheriff’s Office. Its public roster is intended to help visitors identify people currently in county custody, while the Sheriff’s Office and county courts provide other information about charges, bond, court appearances and release procedures.
This guide explains how to use the official roster, understand booking records and mugshot availability, check why an inmate may not appear, contact the jail, post bond, arrange video visits, deposit money, send mail and follow a related Wisconsin court case.
Independent guide reviewed October 24, 2026. Roster entries, bookings, releases, bonds, visitation availability and vendor procedures may change. Confirm important details through the county’s official website or jail staff.
St. Croix County Jail — Essential Information
How to Search the Official St. Croix County Jail Roster
St. Croix County uses the Zuercher Public Safety Portal for its public inmate-roster service. The county links directly to this portal from its official Jail page.
The portal is different from a general criminal background-check service. Its primary purpose is to display jail custody information and other public-safety records made available by the Sheriff’s Office.
Official Sheriff’s Office roster St. Croix County Public Safety Portal
Follow these steps to find an inmate:
- Open the county’s public safety portal. Use the official roster link above or follow the “Inmate Roster and Public Safety Portal” link from the county Jail page.
- Choose the inmate roster. Select the custody or inmates section if the portal opens on a general public-safety screen.
- Search or browse the available entries. Enter the person’s first or last name if a search option is displayed, or locate the name in the roster list.
- Compare identifying information. Check the name and any available age, date-of-birth, sex, arrest-date or other identifying fields before deciding the entry matches the person.
- Review custody details. Depending on the current portal display, look for arrest date, holding agency, release information and any additional hold details.
- Open additional information when available. Some records may expose expanded custody details, while other entries provide only limited public information.
- Verify urgent questions directly. Call 715-386-4752 if the custody information involves a release, transfer, court deadline, bond or immediate family concern.
Searching from a mobile phone
The roster is web-based, so a separate sheriff-specific mobile app is not necessary. If the current portal presents a long list, use its own search/filter controls where available. Your browser’s “Find in page” feature may also help locate a surname in visible text.
Do not assume that every portal field appears on every device or inmate entry. Public information can differ by custody record and system display.
What St. Croix County Jail Booking Records Show
The public roster is a custody reference, not a complete arrest report or certified criminal-history file. The fields displayed by the Zuercher system may include identifying details, arrest information, holding agency and release-related information.
| Possible roster field | What it tells you | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate name | Name associated with the jail custody record. | People can share names; verify other identifiers. |
| Arrest date | Date associated with the arrest or booking entry. | Not necessarily the date charges were filed in court. |
| Held-for agency | Agency associated with the custody hold. | May not be the agency that originally investigated every charge. |
| Sex or other identifiers | Information used to distinguish entries. | Fields vary by public portal configuration. |
| Housing or cell block | Facility housing designation, if publicly shown. | Housing information may change or be restricted. |
| Hold reasons | Available custody or legal-hold descriptions. | May not include the complete criminal complaint. |
| Release information | Release-related date or status, when available. | Confirm current status with the jail. |
| Booking photo | Image when the portal makes one available. | A placeholder icon may appear instead of a photograph. |
The public portal may not show every booking number, bond amount, charge code, mugshot, document or future court date. For information that is absent, use the jail’s contact number or the responsible court rather than assuming the missing field does not exist.
St. Croix County Jail Mugshots and Booking Photographs
People looking for St. Croix County mugshots should start with the Sheriff’s official inmate portal rather than commercial mugshot directories.
The Zuercher roster can support booking-image fields. However, an entry may display a default profile icon instead of a public photograph. The existence of an arrest record does not guarantee that its booking photo is available online.
What to check online
- Whether the current roster displays an image.
- Whether the inmate identity matches the booking record.
- Whether the information relates to current custody.
- Whether the record includes an arrest or holding-agency date.
What may require another request
- Original booking photographs.
- Historical mugshots.
- Police incident reports.
- Older booking records.
- Records excluded from public online access.
How to request a booking photograph
- Identify the person and approximate arrest or booking date.
- Review the official county roster for available booking information.
- Determine whether the photograph is maintained by the jail, Sheriff’s Office or another arresting agency.
- Contact the appropriate records custodian and ask about the current public-record request procedure.
- Provide a reasonably specific record description and check whether fees or access restrictions apply.
- Do not use an old booking image as proof of current custody or guilt.
Some records may be withheld or redacted when confidentiality laws, privacy protections or active investigative restrictions apply.
What If Someone Is Not Listed on the St. Croix County Jail Roster?
A missing name can have several explanations. The person may have been released, transferred, booked recently, listed with a different spelling or held by another agency.
Recommended next steps when no result appears
- Refresh the official Zuercher inmate portal.
- Search the surname separately if the system allows.
- Check alternative spellings and identifying details.
- Consider whether the person was recently booked or released.
- Call the jail at 715-386-4752 to request current custody information.
- If the person may have entered Wisconsin DOC custody, use the state’s offender locator.
- If the person is no longer detained but still has a court case, use Wisconsin Circuit Court Access.
St. Croix County Jail Bond, Bail and Release Procedures
St. Croix County provides an official online bond-payment procedure through JailATM and also accepts eligible payments through the jail lobby kiosk.
Before paying, determine the exact bond requirement and whether the person has other holds or release conditions. The county directs callers to contact the jail before initiating its online bond process.
Official bond instructions St. Croix County — Paying Bonds
How to post an eligible bond online:
- Call the jail first. Contact 715-386-4753 and tell staff you are ready to pay the bond. The county says the payment information must be uploaded before payment.
- Open the approved payment service. Visit JailATM.com.
- Register your account. Follow the website’s registration steps and provide the requested payment information.
- Select the facility. Choose St. Croix County Jail, WI from the facility selector.
- Choose the correct inmate. Verify the person and review the bond amount displayed by the payment system.
- Review payment fees. Check the full amount before confirming the transaction.
- Confirm the payment email. The county states that an email confirmation is required before payment is finalized.
- Keep the confirmation. Retain the transaction details and check with the jail about release processing.
For payment-system problems, the county lists JailATM assistance at 1-866-933-6386.
Important bond fees
These are county-published bond-payment fees, not general inmate-account deposit fees. Verify the actual fee at payment time.
How quickly is an inmate released after bond?
The county’s Jail FAQ says the initial court appearance is typically at 1 p.m. on the next business day after arrest and that release processing can take two to three hours. These are general guidelines, not a guaranteed release schedule. Additional holds or court conditions may change the outcome.
St. Croix County Jail Video Visitation: Hours, Costs and Registration
St. Croix County uses HomeWAV for inmate video visits. The county states that traditional in-person contact visitation is not available; visits are conducted remotely or through approved lobby video kiosks.
Published free lobby kiosk windows
| Day | Free kiosk visitation hours |
|---|---|
| Monday and Thursday | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, age 55 and older | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday and Friday | 2:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. |
The county also publishes paid lobby video-kiosk windows, which vary by weekday. Check the official Contacting and Visiting page for the full schedule before going to Hudson.
Official county visiting guide Contacting and Visiting — St. Croix County Jail
How to set up a video visit:
- Confirm that the person is still held in the county jail.
- Open HomeWAV.
- Select the account registration option.
- Enter your requested visitor information.
- Choose St. Croix County Jail and the inmate you want to visit.
- Complete the audio, video and internet connection tests where prompted.
- Review any visit charges and available times.
- Call the jail before visiting if you need confirmation of the schedule or inmate eligibility.
How to Put Money on a St. Croix County Jail Inmate’s Account
The St. Croix County Jail provides multiple methods for adding money to an inmate’s account. The county lists a lobby kiosk, cashier’s check or money order options and an online deposit service through JailATM.
Online account deposits
Use JailATM to select the facility, identify the inmate and make an eligible electronic deposit.
Open JailATMIn-person and mailed funds
The county permits cash or eligible credit-card deposits at the jail lobby kiosk, as well as approved certified funds through the listed procedures.
Personal checks are not accepted.
Official money information St. Croix County Jail Accounts and Fees
- Confirm the inmate’s identity and current custody location.
- Open the county Accounts and Fees page.
- Choose an approved deposit method.
- For online deposits, follow the JailATM website and select St. Croix County Jail.
- For a mailed deposit, follow the county’s certified-funds instructions rather than mailing cash or a personal check.
- Review fees and limits before completing any payment.
- Save your payment confirmation.
Commissary ordering deadline
St. Croix County states that inmate canteen is generally offered once per week for eligible inmates with a positive account balance.
Account deposits are not bond payments
Money for personal commissary purchases and money paid toward bail serve different purposes. Do not deposit bond money into an inmate’s canteen account unless the responsible authority specifically instructs you to do so.
St. Croix County Jail Inmate Mailing Address and Mail Rules
The jail accepts qualifying mail addressed directly to the inmate at its Hudson facility. Every envelope must include a complete return address.
Official inmate mailing address
Inmate’s Full Name
St. Croix County Jail
1101 Carmichael Road
Hudson, WI 54016
The mailing format published by the county does not require “Suite G200” on inmate correspondence, although the jail’s physical contact address includes that suite.
Mail restrictions published by the jail
- Include the sender’s full name and complete return mailing address.
- Do not apply perfume, lipstick or similar substances to mail.
- Do not send Polaroid photographs.
- Do not include personal checks.
- Do not send personal property through the mail.
- Do not include stamps or unused envelopes.
- Do not send prohibited materials or contraband.
The jail may return or dispose of prohibited material under its rules. Mail without a proper return address may also be returned through the postal system.
Before sending mail
- Verify the inmate is still at St. Croix County Jail.
- Use the person’s complete name.
- Address the envelope to the jail at 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin 54016.
- Add your complete return address.
- Remove any prohibited enclosures or materials.
- Use the postal service for delivery.
- Check the county’s current Contacting and Visiting page if sending photographs or another item whose acceptance is uncertain.
St. Croix County Jail Phone Calls and Inmate Messages
The county uses HomeWAV for inmate telephone services. Inmates can make eligible outgoing calls, including collect calls, and may purchase phone time through the facility’s system.
Inmates cannot receive ordinary incoming phone calls or personal messages. The county describes an exception for life-or-death emergencies, which must be verified by a deputy before a message may be passed along.
County-referenced communications provider HomeWAV Phone Services
- Confirm that the inmate is housed at St. Croix County Jail.
- Open the HomeWAV service.
- Create or access your existing account.
- Select the correct jail and inmate if the system requests them.
- Review available prepaid calling services and applicable charges.
- Fund the account only after confirming the recipient and facility.
- Contact HomeWAV support or the jail if a transaction fails or a service is unavailable.
St. Croix County Jail Address, Contact Information and Google Map
The jail is located in Hudson at the St. Croix County Government Center campus. It is important to distinguish the jail’s custody operations, which run continuously, from the Government Center’s regular administrative office hours.
St. Croix County Jail
Physical address:
1101 Carmichael Road
Suite G200
Hudson, WI 54016
Jail phone:
715-386-4752
Jail email:
jail.requests@sccwi.gov
Custody hours:
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Government Center main phone:
715-386-4600
How to Find St. Croix County Court Cases Connected to Jail Bookings
The jail roster and the Wisconsin court system answer different questions. The roster focuses on present custody, while Wisconsin Circuit Court Access provides public information about eligible court cases.
For example, a person may be released from St. Croix County Jail but still have an active criminal court case. Conversely, someone can be held on a warrant or other agency hold without every relevant case detail appearing in the jail portal.
Use the jail roster for
- Current county custody information.
- Available booking-related details.
- Holding-agency information.
- Available inmate identification and release fields.
Use court records for
- Criminal case numbers.
- Filed charges and case activity.
- Scheduled court events when publicly available.
- Judgments and case dispositions.
- Information needed to request court-file copies.
Official Wisconsin court search Wisconsin Circuit Court Access
Search a St. Croix County criminal case:
- Open the Wisconsin Circuit Court Access website.
- Read and accept the applicable public-access terms.
- Choose the available case-search option.
- Select St. Croix County