What families need to know about Huber (work release) at Chippewa County Jail
Huber (work release) lets someone keep their job while serving time—but only if they follow the jail's reporting rules exactly. Here's what families usually need to know: the daily fee, what's due up front, when to report, medication packaging requirements, and what happens if someone doesn't show.
People on Huber at Chippewa County Jail pay a daily fee of $17 for board, lodging, and maintenance. That amount includes tax.
The jail requires nine days of Huber fees paid in advance when the person reports. If you're helping someone prepare for their start date, make sure this payment is ready - it's not something you want to scramble for at the last minute.
Bring this amount: $168 is required at reporting (nine days at $17/day).
Standard report time is Sunday at 3:00 pm. If the court gave different instructions, follow those instead.
Prescription medications must be in the original RX pharmacy bottle at check-in. Don't transfer pills into baggies, pill organizers, or unmarked containers - the original packaging is required.
Warning: Reporting to jail under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or arriving late, can put Huber privileges at risk of being revoked.
At Chippewa County Jail, missing your report-in date isn't just a rule violation - it's a crime. The jail will file charges if someone fails to report.
The charge depends on sentence length. For sentences under 10 days, failure to report results in a misdemeanor charge under ss. 946.425 (1m)(a).
For sentences of 10 days or more, failure to report is a felony under ss. 946.425 (1m)(b).
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