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1. When can I pay bail or a bond for an inmate?

During Normal Business Hours:
You can pay bail or post a bond Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Price County Clerk of Court, 126 Cherry Street Room 206, Phillips.

After Business Hours
You can pay bail or post a bond Monday through Friday from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and on weekends or holidays at the Price County Sheriff's Office, 164 Cherry Street, Phillips.

2. What types of payment are acceptable for bail/bond payments?

At the Price County Clerk of Court:

Cash

Cashier's Check

Credit Card

Money Order

At the Price County Sheriff's Office:

Exact Cash - we cannot make change

Credit Card - payments subject to service fee and the card holder must be present.

To make payment over the internet:
Contact the Price County Clerk of Court at 715-339-2353.

3. Can I pay bail or post bond for an inmate that is in another county or state?

Yes, you can pay bail or post bond for an inmate incarcerated in another state by bringing the exact amount of the bail/bond in cash to the Price County Jail. Bail/Bond can also be paid online through GovPayNet.

4. How should I address mail to an Inmate?

You can address Inmate's mail to:

Inmate's Name
%Price County Jail
PO Box B
Phillips, WI 54555

All incoming mail should be free of any adhesives or additives such as address labels, stickers, glue, paint, decorations, markers, crayons, etc.

All incoming mail must have the sender's complete name and return address. Any mail not properly addressed will not be accepted.

5. What can I send to an inmate?

Only letters, greeting cards, post cards and standard photographs will be accepted. All photographs must be printed on standard photo paper. Polaroids will not be accepted. Sexually explicit photographs will not be accepted.

6. Can I send an inmate a book or magazine?

Books or magazines can be sent by mail directly to the inmate in jail via an official vendor such as Amazon.com, Barnes & Nobel, Book World, Sports Illustrated, etc. Books or magazines that are hand delivered will not be accepted.

7. Can I donate books or magazines?

The Jail Library does accept donations of books and magazines as space allows.

8. Can I leave phone messages for an inmate by calling the Jail?

We do not accept routine telephone messages for inmates. If you have an emergency message such as a death or major illness in the family which can be verified, we will make every attempt to pass the message on.

9. Can I set up a prepaid calling account for an inmate?

Yes, prepaid accounts may be set up through Correctional Billing Services by phone at 800-844-6591 or online at CorrectionalBillingServices.com.

10. Who can visit an inmate?

Visitors must be an immediate family member of the inmate unless otherwise authorized by the Sheriff. Immediate family consists of:

Spouses

Parents

Grandparents

Adult Children

Siblings

In-Laws

Step Family

Visitors must be at least 18 years of age and need to present a photo ID.

11. When is visitation and how long can I visit?

Visitation is on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on holidays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Visitation is limited to 15 minutes per person or 30 minutes for a family group.

Back to back visiting days (Sunday then Wednesday or Wednesday then Sunday) with the same inmate is not allowed. Holiday visits are considered extra and do not affect the visitation rotation.

12. What if I need to visit an inmate outside of normal visitation hours?

Inmates can request a special visitation time in writing through the Sheriff. The Sheriff will approve or deny any such requests.

13. Can I bring money in for the inmate?

Yes. Money received for an inmate will be deposited into an Inmate Trust Account for that inmate. Money from this account will be subject to payment for Huber fees, housing fees, booking fees, medical and dental services and any other expense incurred by the inmate while incarcerated. Inmates may use available funds to purchase items through the jail canteen and phone cards.

14. What happens to money left in the inmate's Trust Account when they are released?

Upon release, all remaining money will go toward any inmate debt. If no debt exists, a check will be written to the inmate and mailed to the inmate's last known address.

15. What types of funds will you accept for deposit into an inmate's Trust Account?

We will accept cash, checks, money orders, and cashier checks written out in the inmate's name. Credit/Debit card deposits can be made through GovPayNet 24 by calling 888-277-2535 Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. or online at govpaynow.com. To make an online or telephone deposit, you will need the following information:

Price County Jail Pay Location Code: 5500

Inmate's first and last name and their Resident Booking # (Prisoner CID #) which can be found on the Current Inmate List or by calling the Price County Jail at 715-339-4116.

16. When can an inmate order from the canteen?

Inmates with available funds may place a canteen order. Canteen orders are made on Sunday evening and entered Monday morning. Canteen orders are delivered to the Jail on Tuesday and distributed to inmates.

Order and delivery times may change due to holidays. Inmates will be made aware of this in advance.

17. What if an inmate doesn't have any money? What items are supplied, if any?

Inmates who have no money will be provided with basic hygiene items and writing materials.

18. What types of inmate programs do you have?

The Price County Jail provides educational instruction and alcohol and drug abuse counseling. We also coordinate with local counseling agencies and the Northcentral Technical College (NTC) Phillips Campus to meet inmate needs.

19. Who is eligible for inmate programs?

Eligibility for inmate programs is based upon the inmate's status and classification.

20. Does the Jail provide for an inmate's religious needs?

The Jail Chaplain Program is a multi-denominational group comprised of local religious officials. Weekly ministry and on call emergency services are provided on a rotation basis to better facilitate inmate faith diversity. The Jail Library also contains religious material for faiths that may not be represented locally.

21. What if an inmate becomes sick or needs medication?

Medical services are provided exclusively by medical staff contracted by the Price County Jail. Inmate's may request to see the Jail nurse or doctor when needed.

Inmates, or their family, are encouraged to bring their own prescription medications with them to jail. Prescription medications must be current and in their original prescription container. Prescription medication will be subject to approval by Jail medical staff.

If an inmate fails to bring their prescription medication with them or a new prescription medication is required, it will be provided to them through the Jail medical staff.

22. What happens to an inmate's property while they are incarcerated?

All personal items and property an inmate arrives at the facility with are secured at the time of intake.

23. What if an inmate goes out on work release and needs clothing or other items?

Any items of clothing needed for a Huber inmate must be pre-approved by Jail staff.

24. Can I pick up an inmate's property?

Inmates may release property to another person by submitting a Property Release form. The party to whom the property is released must show photo identification and sign the Property Release form to receive the property.