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Buffalo County Jail, Wisconsin, Inmate Roster, Visitation Rules

Updated on: February 4, 2024
Buffalo County Jail
Location 407 South Second Street PO Box 396, Alma, WI, 54610-0396
Official Website http://www.buffalocounty.com/Buffalo%20County%20Sheriff's%20Department.htm

The Buffalo County Jail is a correctional facility for Adult offenders in Alma, Buffalo County, Wisconsin. This detention facility is physically situated at 407 South Second Street, , PO Box 396, Alma, WI, 54610-0396. It is a 161-bed facility.

Generally, this Buffalo County jail houses detainees awaiting bond and inmates serving short sentences, usually a year or less. The Buffalo County facility primarily houses Adult convicted of less severe crimes, such as misdemeanor offenses. Those charged with felonies are typically transferred to state prison after trial. Buffalo County detention facility occasionally houses immigrant detainees for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

The Buffalo County Sheriffs Department manages the Buffalo County Jail. There are also more than 50 staff members and corrections officers responsible for the well-being of all detainees and visitors at the Buffalo County correction facility.

Most inmates are transported daily. A significant number of individuals arriving at the Buffalo County facility are actively or recently intoxicated. They also arrive with injuries from physical altercations leading to their arrest. Some are emotionally disturbed, with no place for the police to deliver them.

Inmate Search

If you believe your loved one is at Buffalo County Jail, visit the Buffalo County Sheriffs Department’s website. The website has the Buffalo County inmate search tool which allows you to find offenders by entering their last names. Additionally, you can view inmate data on the roster below. This roster contains the Buffalo County detainee’s full name, gender, and age.

Alternatively, you can contact the Buffalo County facility directly by phone at 608-685-4433 to inquire about the inmate’s status and location.

Visitations at Buffalo County Jail

To schedule a visit to the Buffalo County detention facility, you must complete a visitation form, which is available on the Buffalo County Sheriffs Department website. Once your application is approved, you will be notified of the approved visitation schedule by phone.

The visiting hours at the Buffalo County Jail are as follows:

Monday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday — 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday — 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

During the visit, you must present a valid government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or state ID, and comply with the Buffalo County detention facility’s dress code and rules. The Buffalo County Jail may deny visitation if you fail to meet these requirements.

To get more information about visitations, call the Buffalo County detention center at 608-685-4433.

Buffalo County Jail — General Information

Facility Name Buffalo County Jail
Facility Type County Jail
Address 407 South Second Street PO Box 396, Alma, WI, 54610-0396
Telephone carrier Securus Tech
Facility Type Adult
City Alma
Postal Code 54610-0396
State Wisconsin
County Buffalo County
Official Website http://www.buffalocounty.com/Buffalo%20County%20Sheriff's%20Department.htm

Buffalo County Sheriffs Department

Address 407 South 2nd Street, Alma, Wisconsin, 54610
Phone 608-685-4433

Visiting Hours

Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Directions

Refer the map below to find the driving directions.

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